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Lawrence Moreno
Lawrence Moreno (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kansas State Senate to represent District 32. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Moreno completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Lawrence Moreno was born in Austin, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree from Saint Edward's University in 1980. His career experience includes working in quality and laboratory management.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Kansas State Senate District 32
Incumbent Larry Alley defeated Lawrence Moreno in the general election for Kansas State Senate District 32 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Larry Alley (R) | 73.4 | 23,603 |
 | Lawrence Moreno (D)  | 26.6 | 8,562 | |
| Total votes: 32,165 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 32
Lawrence Moreno defeated Michael Soetaert in the Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 32 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lawrence Moreno | 67.5 | 760 |
 | Michael Soetaert | 32.5 | 366 | |
| Total votes: 1,126 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 32
Incumbent Larry Alley advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 32 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Larry Alley | 100.0 | 5,342 |
| Total votes: 5,342 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Moreno in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Lawrence Moreno completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Moreno's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Quality Education For All Every child, regardless of whether they walk the halls of a large bustling school or a rural classroom, deserves a safe well resourced learning environment. We'll invest in all our schools, ensuring equitable funding, empowering teachers, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for all students.
- Rural Revitalization We'll advocate for fair markets and stable income for farmers, invest in sustainable practices and water conservation, and strengthen rural communities through expanded healthcare access, improved infrastructure, and educational opportunities for future generations.
- Economic Opportunity A thriving Kansas needs good jobs and fair wages. We'll attract businesses, invest in infrastructure, and support workforce development to create a strong economy that benefits everyone.
Education:
Ensuring every child receives a quality education by supporting our teachers and adequately funding our schools.
Healthcare:
Working towards affordable and accessible healthcare for all Kansans, including protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions and expanding mental health services.
Economic Development:
Promoting policies that foster small business growth, create good-paying jobs, and support our agricultural community.
Public Safety:
A measure of my natural talent
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 7, 2024
