“The change has been largely opposed by local elected officials and school boards across the state.

“’When did we stop listening to local governments? When did we start deciding that we know best?’ asked Rep. Ed Trimmer, D-Winfield.

“Lynn Rogers, a member of the Wichita school board, contended in Wichita that the date change was “not being done to increase voter participation. It’s being done for control. Plain and simple.”

“’If they were really concerned about voter turnout, they would change August primaries,’ Rogers said.”

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