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Wyandotte County Primary Showdown | Kansas City News
A high-stakes primary race is heating up in western Wyandotte County as Democrats Emily Blanks and Romona C. Smith battle for the chance to challenge Republican incumbent Carolyn Caiharr in a fiercely competitive district booming with economic growth. With major developments like the Kansas Speedway and a new Barbie-themed amusement park fueling demand, candidates are pledging to support local businesses, ease taxes, fund schools, and expand healthcare access — all while navigating the tension between rapid development and community needs. Blanks, a city council member and Chamber leader…
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