Early this afternoon primary election winners were announced. The general election will take place tomorrow, with results coming at 7 p.m.[/caption]
By BRAD BILES Public Relations Advisor
More than 450 young men from across the State of Kansas, all of whom will enter their senior year of high school this fall, are participating in the 2015 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas Leadership Academy. The event, in its 78th year, started Sunday (May 31) and concludes Saturday, June 6, at Kansas State University in Manhattan.
Please note that the following delegates to the ALBSKLA have won their primary election (held earlier this morning) for a state office. They will face-off in debates that will be held tomorrow (Tuesday, June 2) from 1 to 2:45 p.m. in McCain Auditorium, with the general election to immediately follow. The general election winners will be announced on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in the Boys State of Kansas Assembly Area (Marlatt Hall parking lot [northeast of building on Claflin Road]).
(Name, City of Residence; High School, City of High School [if different than residence] – all cities/high schools in Kansas, unless noted)
GOVERNOR
— Bryce Johnston, Leawood; Kansas City Christian School, Prairie Village (Federalist Party)
— Alexander Trobough, Kansas City, Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences (Nationalist Party)
NOTE: Each party will select its lieutenant governor on Monday night
SECRETARY OF STATE
— Jacob Schlittenhardt, Maize; Home School (Federalist Party)
— Matthew Wagner, Overland Park; Blue Valley North High School (Nationalist Party)
ATTORNEY GENERAL
— Jordan Humphrey, Wichita; Goddard High School (Federalist Party)
— Lucas Liu, Leawood; Blue Valley North High School (Nationalist Party)
STATE TREASURER
— Rob Nickel, Leawood; Blue Valley North High School (Federalist Party)
— Yifeng Ding, Overland Park; Blue Valley North High School (Nationalist Party)
COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
— Joshua Schwartz, Manhattan; Manhattan High School (Federalist Party)
— Luke Lozenski, Leavenworth; Lansing High School (Nationalist Party)
The ALBSKLA provides a relevant, interactive, problem-solving experience in leadership and teamwork that develops self-identity, promotes mutual respect and instills civic responsibility. Boys State is a “learning by doing” political exercise that simulates elections, political parties and government at the state, county and local levels, providing opportunities to lead under pressure, showcasing character and working effectively within a team. It’s also an opportunity to gain pride and respect for government and the price paid by members of the military to preserve democracy.
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