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Chat with Martin Hawver, a non-partisan political analyst, about Tuesday's election results

Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 8:00 a.m.

Martin Hawver is the editor and publisher of Hawver’s Capitol Report, the respected, non-partisan newsletter that reports on Kansas government and politics. He's a Washburn University alumni and has worked for the Topeka Capital-Journal. He covers the Kansas Statehouse for his own publication, Hawver’s Capitol Report. Martin will chat with 49 News Web users at 7:30 Nov. 8. Submit your question early. Submit a question

Chat with Jim Barnett, Republican Candidate for Governor

Tuesday, October 24, 2006, 1:00 p.m.

Chat with Sen. Jim Barnett, the Republican gubernatorial candidate. He is challenging Gov. Kathleen Sebelius for the state's highest executive office. His running mate is Sen. Susan Wagel. He is campaigning on immigration,health care and education, among other issues. Find out more about Jim Barnett on his Web site. Jim answers your questions at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. Submit a question early. Submit a question

Chat with Nancy Boyda, 2nd Congressional District Democratic Candidate

Thursday, October 12, 2006, 10:15 a.m.

Nancy Boyda, the Democratic candidate for Kansas' 2nd Congressional District, is challenging incumbent Rep. Jim Ryun. She ran for that office in 2004, lost and is trying again. This time Nancy believes Kansans are ready for a change in Congress. Nancy has campaigned on issues ranging from small businesses in Kansas, to health care, to immigration. See her Web site. Nancy answers your questions Oct. 12 at 10:15 a.m. Submit a question

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