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Wyandotte County voters are ready to be rid of Aaron Coleman

By Laura Ziegler,
Trevor Grandin, Byron J. Love
Published October 31, 2022 at 4:00 AM CDT
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Two political newcomers seek to represent Kansas House District 37 after what many Wyandotte County voters feel was two years of lost time with a scandal-plagued lawmaker. Plus: the abortion debate has gone local with many towns across the Midwest banning procedures inside city limits.

Kansas' 37th House District made headlines in 2020 when 19-year-old Aaron Coleman beat an incumbent in the Democratic primary. But Coleman's single term was mired in scandal — with accusations of revenge porn and domestic violence and an arrest for driving under the influence — making some feel that the district hasn't been represented correctly. KCUR's Nomin Ujiyediin highlights the two political newcomers that are hoping to make up for lost time.

The debate around abortion access has trickled into local government. Towns across the Midwest and South have moved to ban abortions with consequences ranging from fines to threat of lawsuit. Harvest Public Media's Elizabeth Rembert reports on abortion bans aimed at within city limits.

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Laura Ziegler
I partner with communities to uncover the ignored or misrepresented stories by listening and letting communities help identify and shape a narrative. My work brings new voices, sounds, and an authentic sense of place to our coverage of the Kansas City region. My goal is to tell stories on the radio, online, on social media and through face to face conversations that enhance civic dialogue and provide solutions.
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Trevor Grandin
Trevor Grandin is a contributing producer for KCUR Studios.
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Byron J. Love
As an on-demand producer, I am focused on using my skills and experiences across multiple digital applications, platforms and media fields to create community focused audio, video and on-demand products for KCUR Studios. The media that I produce aims to inform, entertain and connect with the Kansas City metro area as we continue to learn from each other. Email me at byronlove@kcur.org.
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