(Vote totals updated 11/9/22 6:12 a.m.)

It appears that Republican Ron Bryce will be elected to the Kansas State Legislature.  Although final numbers are not yet available Bryce has a commanding lead over Democrat Greg Wilkinson.  As of early this morning Bryce has a 74% to 26% lead of 4,505 votes to Wilkinson’s 1,548.  During a watch party last night Bryce said he’s optimistic due to strong voter turn-out.

If that lead holds Bryce, of Coffeyville will fill the seat being vacated by Representative Jim Kelly of Independence who is retiring.  The final count has been delayed apparently due to issues with a new vote counting machine being used by Montgomery County.