We trust Jason

We are in support of Jason Probst for the 102nd House District. We belong to a motorcycle rights organization, and every year we have a motorcycle lobby day at the Capitol. Jason is more than accommodating to speak with us about motorcycling issues and other local issues. He is very open, honest, and loyal. He votes according to what is best for his local constituents. He will listen to what you have to say. Sometimes he might not agree with you, but at least hes honest. There is no fooling around. He will tell you if he does not think something will work, and suggest what we might do instead. Jason truly is a good representative of the 102nd District. We can approach him by email, on Facebook, or even in the local grocery store or at Third Thursday, and he is very approachable. We trust Jason.

Tony and Tammy Railsback

Rural Sterling

Vote Probst

I am a retired school teacher. I know Jason Probst from some work we did together at Stage 9, one of the local community theatres in Hutchinson. The reason I am supporting Jason in the 102nd House District race is because a vote to re-elect Jason is a vote for yourself. I have never met anybody who cares more about you understanding what the issues are and who will get back with you if you have a question. He is just extraordinary that way. Vote for Jason!

Paula Rothe

Hutchinson

Reliable and honest

I am a moderate Republican who lives out in the Yoder area. I am supporting Jason Probst for re-election to the 102nd House District. I got to know Jason, and I know hes a moderate Democrat. But we have talked and spent some time together. I have found that Jason is very reliable and honest. He is just a good soul. If I was in his district, which I am not, I would vote for him. For those that are in his district, I hope you will vote for him so he can continue to represent our community.

David Ratzlaff

Hutchinson

Vote for small business

I am a small business owner here in Hutchinson, and I am supporting Jason Probst for the 102nd House District. I own a small salon. There have been many times over the last few months that Jason has helped me. With all the uncertainty and chaos involved with COVID from shutting down small businesses and then trying to get them opened back up, Jason pushed out so much information that helped small business owners like me make it through. He has helped me in ways I cannot even begin to describe in a short 150-word letter to the editor. I hope people will make their decision on who to vote for based on the person, and not necessarily based on the political party. Please vote for Jason.

Brandy Sheahan Harris

Hutchinson

Why not Barbara Bollier?

Do Kansans really believe that Barbara Bollier, if elected, will be a Lone Ranger, U. S. Senator and buck the ultra-liberal, Democrat leadership of her party back in D.C.? She claims to be a "moderate," but she did not vote like one when she was a Republican in the Kansas State Senate. She got elected as a Republican, but after voting with the Democrats over 90% of the time, she switched parties, showing her true colors. She is rabidly pro-abortion, and the N.R.A. gives her an "F" rating and if you appreciate POTUS Trump's conservative judicial, court appointments, you will not want to vote for Barbara Bollier. I promise you that she will side with Senator Leader, Chuck Schumer to block those nominees in the effort to make the U.S. judiciary another voting/legislative arm of the Democrat Party, should the Republicans lose the U.S. Senate. Also, no more Amy Coney Barrett-type, U.S. Supreme Court nominees will ever be confirmed if that happens.

As a U. S. House Representative, Roger Marshall has voted with POTUS Trump 98% of the time. If you appreciate the Trump policies, please remember that when you go to cast your ballot.

Carolyn Simms

Republic

Vote pro-life

I am so thankful I live in a country where we have the freedom to make choices when we vote. However, the "unborn" have no choice and no voice. We do know they are fighters and will fight to live. So lets vote for them by voting for pro-life candidates on Nov. 3.

Marilyn Kemple

Lyons

Stroberg for Kansas

When Kansans look around, we see our four surrounding neighbor states have all joined in the 38 states that have now adopted some form of Medicaid Expansion. What does it cost Kansas not to participate? About $800 million to $900 million a year and that equals about 85 percent of the average annual Kansas wheat crop.

Kingman should not be paying an increased local sales tax AND letting our legislators give away the dollars available for keeping our local rural hospital open.

Jeff Stroberg, candidate for the 114th legislative district, is a CPA and former business executive. He understands that Kansas is making a huge financial mistake and an equally huge health care mistake. Nothing could be more obvious during the Covid-19 pandemic.

I'm backing Mr. Stroberg's campaign because he is a logical thinker who will stand up for good government and not be swayed by party politics and he has a lot of experience working with teams to solve business problems.

We need Jeff Stroberg in the Kansas Legislature. Please vote for him Nov. 3.

Pat Maloney

Kingman

Understand and enforce

Reno County's Health Officer Karen Hammersmith was quoted in the Hutchinson News as lamenting that "People don't understand what a huge problem we have".

This is a direct result of Reno County officials failing to provide reasonable details during this crisis. Standing behind privacy concerns, officials do not provide details.

In this case, a lack of details has led to deniers and obstructionists getting the upper hand and the size of the problem getting out of control.

Deniers point out that no one knows anyone positive or can name a person who has died from COVID-19. Without details, it is a hard talking point to overcome.

I understand the need to protect victims and families from zealots who think COVID-19 patients need to be condemned. But reasonable details can be provided, especially now that the numbers are so large. Age range, sex, race/ethnicity, type and location of transmission, identification with a cluster, the presence of risk factors can all be released. This goes for both deaths and infections.

Tell us what the contact tracers and investigators are finding out. Were the victims wearing masks, social distancing, engaging in risky behaviors? Again, generalizations are better than nothing.

A quick note to local media, why are you not pushing and investigating? The dashboard numbers are a good start, but they are not the true story.

And lastly, to the Reno County Commission, it is time to enact smart and reasonable shutdowns and an enforceable mask requirement, and then enforce them.

There 15 dead Reno County residents as of this writing!

Eric Buller

Hutchinson

Vote Paul

My husband and I want to say a few words in support of a long-time friend, and our 104th District Representative, Paul Waggoner.

He is a common-sense conservative and shares our American values and he realizes they are under constant attack. Thats why we 100% support Paul.

He stands up boldly and does not hide his principles. We need someone we can truly trust to be our voice.

He is a fiscal conservative.

He voted to help and improve to keep KPERS solvent.

Wants sensible tax reform.

Voted for the Value Them Both Amendment.

Wants to protect the 1st and 2nd Amendments.

Hes got our vote. We ask you to consider voting for Paul Waggoner. There is so much at stake in this election.

Gary and Linda Witt

Buhler

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