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Abarca Pauses Campaign Amid Allegations | Kansas City News
Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca has paused his campaign for County Executive amid serious allegations he was offered $50,000 in campaign cash in exchange for votes. He reported the claims to the Sheriff’s office, naming at least one staffer and another legislator, and is now stepping back from campaigning to ensure full transparency as the investigation moves to an outside agency to avoid conflicts of interest. Abarca remains silent on specifics while insisting he wants to handle this responsibly, especially as the primary election looms. The Legislature is set to meet soon, and public…
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