Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Re: Election Day/Night Coverage

Best of luck

Henry McClure  
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On Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 2:06 PM Olson, Stacey <SOlson@gannett.com> wrote:
Thank you for sending your input I'll keep this in mind for the future. I believe I included how much each candidate spent on their campaign, along with how much they collected. Each candidate's financial information followed the same reporting outline to ensure all information shared was uniform. 

Stacey Saldanha-Olson

Enterprise Reporter

Topeka Capital-Journal

 

Mobile: 620-757-2118

SOlson@gannett.com

From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 2:01:45 PM
To: Olson, Stacey <SOlson@gannett.com>
Cc: MCRE Media <mcre1.9999@blogger.com>
Subject: Re: Election Day/Night Coverage
 
I wish you would have reported on the overall expenditures and not just the cycle

The real story was how he outspent me.

I think you lean as left as he does.

Henry McClure  
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On Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 1:55 PM Olson, Stacey <SOlson@gannett.com> wrote:
Thank you for letting me know! It's always great to see people go out and vote whether it's early or day of. I believe your point of contact will potentially be my coworker Tim today. My editor has assigned him the mayoral race so I could focus on all the district races. However, if you win and do not hear from him, I will make sure to reach out. 

Stacey Saldanha-Olson

Enterprise Reporter

Topeka Capital-Journal

 

Mobile: 620-757-2118

SOlson@gannett.com

From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 1:51:44 PM
To: Olson, Stacey <SOlson@gannett.com>
Subject: Re: Election Day/Night Coverage
 
I voted the day the polls open

I was the fifth person to vote.

There were three women that walked up that voted ahead of us, because they were so nice and courteous.

Henry McClure  
785.383.9994
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On Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 9:16 AM Olson, Stacey <SOlson@gannett.com> wrote:
Good morning everyone! We are just a few days away from election night, incredibly exciting! I wanted to touch base with everyone to see where in town you will be on Tuesday evening. 

Will any of you be hosting/attending election parties and if so, is our team invited to come by to photograph and do interviews if needed? 

We'd love to visit as many candidates as possible to include them in our live coverage along with the photo gallery we will likely post. 

Good luck to everyone and happy (early) Halloween and Dia de los Muertos! 

Stacey Saldanha-Olson

Enterprise Reporter

Topeka Capital-Journal

 

Mobile: 620-757-2118

SOlson@gannett.com

on No comments:

Re: Election Day/Night Coverage

Thank you for sending your input I'll keep this in mind for the future. I believe I included how much each candidate spent on their campaign, along with how much they collected. Each candidate's financial information followed the same reporting outline to ensure all information shared was uniform. 

Stacey Saldanha-Olson

Enterprise Reporter

Topeka Capital-Journal

 

Mobile: 620-757-2118

SOlson@gannett.com

From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 2:01:45 PM
To: Olson, Stacey <SOlson@gannett.com>
Cc: MCRE Media <mcre1.9999@blogger.com>
Subject: Re: Election Day/Night Coverage
 
I wish you would have reported on the overall expenditures and not just the cycle

The real story was how he outspent me.

I think you lean as left as he does.

Henry McClure  
785.383.9994
sent from mobile 📱
time kills deals

On Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 1:55 PM Olson, Stacey <SOlson@gannett.com> wrote:
Thank you for letting me know! It's always great to see people go out and vote whether it's early or day of. I believe your point of contact will potentially be my coworker Tim today. My editor has assigned him the mayoral race so I could focus on all the district races. However, if you win and do not hear from him, I will make sure to reach out. 

Stacey Saldanha-Olson

Enterprise Reporter

Topeka Capital-Journal

 

Mobile: 620-757-2118

SOlson@gannett.com

From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 1:51:44 PM
To: Olson, Stacey <SOlson@gannett.com>
Subject: Re: Election Day/Night Coverage
 
I voted the day the polls open

I was the fifth person to vote.

There were three women that walked up that voted ahead of us, because they were so nice and courteous.

Henry McClure  
785.383.9994
sent from mobile 📱
time kills deals

On Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 9:16 AM Olson, Stacey <SOlson@gannett.com> wrote:
Good morning everyone! We are just a few days away from election night, incredibly exciting! I wanted to touch base with everyone to see where in town you will be on Tuesday evening. 

Will any of you be hosting/attending election parties and if so, is our team invited to come by to photograph and do interviews if needed? 

We'd love to visit as many candidates as possible to include them in our live coverage along with the photo gallery we will likely post. 

Good luck to everyone and happy (early) Halloween and Dia de los Muertos! 

Stacey Saldanha-Olson

Enterprise Reporter

Topeka Capital-Journal

 

Mobile: 620-757-2118

SOlson@gannett.com

on No comments:

Re: Election Day/Night Coverage

Tim

Drumsticks in the freezer.

Henry McClure  
785.383.9994
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On Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 2:01 PM Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com> wrote:
I wish you would have reported on the overall expenditures and not just the cycle

The real story was how he outspent me.

I think you lean as left as he does.

Henry McClure  
785.383.9994
sent from mobile 📱
time kills deals

On Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 1:55 PM Olson, Stacey <SOlson@gannett.com> wrote:
Thank you for letting me know! It's always great to see people go out and vote whether it's early or day of. I believe your point of contact will potentially be my coworker Tim today. My editor has assigned him the mayoral race so I could focus on all the district races. However, if you win and do not hear from him, I will make sure to reach out. 

Stacey Saldanha-Olson

Enterprise Reporter

Topeka Capital-Journal

 

Mobile: 620-757-2118

SOlson@gannett.com

From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 1:51:44 PM
To: Olson, Stacey <SOlson@gannett.com>
Subject: Re: Election Day/Night Coverage
 
I voted the day the polls open

I was the fifth person to vote.

There were three women that walked up that voted ahead of us, because they were so nice and courteous.

Henry McClure  
785.383.9994
sent from mobile 📱
time kills deals

On Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 9:16 AM Olson, Stacey <SOlson@gannett.com> wrote:
Good morning everyone! We are just a few days away from election night, incredibly exciting! I wanted to touch base with everyone to see where in town you will be on Tuesday evening. 

Will any of you be hosting/attending election parties and if so, is our team invited to come by to photograph and do interviews if needed? 

We'd love to visit as many candidates as possible to include them in our live coverage along with the photo gallery we will likely post. 

Good luck to everyone and happy (early) Halloween and Dia de los Muertos! 

Stacey Saldanha-Olson

Enterprise Reporter

Topeka Capital-Journal

 

Mobile: 620-757-2118

SOlson@gannett.com

on No comments:

Re: Election Day/Night Coverage

I wish you would have reported on the overall expenditures and not just the cycle

The real story was how he outspent me.

I think you lean as left as he does.

Henry McClure  
785.383.9994
sent from mobile 📱
time kills deals

On Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 1:55 PM Olson, Stacey <SOlson@gannett.com> wrote:
Thank you for letting me know! It's always great to see people go out and vote whether it's early or day of. I believe your point of contact will potentially be my coworker Tim today. My editor has assigned him the mayoral race so I could focus on all the district races. However, if you win and do not hear from him, I will make sure to reach out. 

Stacey Saldanha-Olson

Enterprise Reporter

Topeka Capital-Journal

 

Mobile: 620-757-2118

SOlson@gannett.com

From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 1:51:44 PM
To: Olson, Stacey <SOlson@gannett.com>
Subject: Re: Election Day/Night Coverage
 
I voted the day the polls open

I was the fifth person to vote.

There were three women that walked up that voted ahead of us, because they were so nice and courteous.

Henry McClure  
785.383.9994
sent from mobile 📱
time kills deals

On Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 9:16 AM Olson, Stacey <SOlson@gannett.com> wrote:
Good morning everyone! We are just a few days away from election night, incredibly exciting! I wanted to touch base with everyone to see where in town you will be on Tuesday evening. 

Will any of you be hosting/attending election parties and if so, is our team invited to come by to photograph and do interviews if needed? 

We'd love to visit as many candidates as possible to include them in our live coverage along with the photo gallery we will likely post. 

Good luck to everyone and happy (early) Halloween and Dia de los Muertos! 

Stacey Saldanha-Olson

Enterprise Reporter

Topeka Capital-Journal

 

Mobile: 620-757-2118

SOlson@gannett.com

on No comments:

Rye

Rye is a hardy cereal grass that is cultivated for its grain, which is used to make flour, bread, beer, and whiskey. It is a relative of wheat and barley, and it can grow in poor soil and northern climates where other grains might struggle. Beyond food production, rye is also used as a cover crop to improve soil quality and prevent erosion. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]  
Characteristics and uses 

• Grain: Rye grains can be eaten whole (as boiled berries or rolled) or milled into flour. 
• Flour: Rye flour is known for its darker color and stronger flavor, and it is used to make bread, crispbread, and certain beers. 
• Hardiness: Rye can grow in poor soil conditions and is well-suited to colder climates. 
• History: It has been cultivated for thousands of years and was a staple food in northern and eastern Europe. 
• Other uses: It is also used as animal feed and, in some cases, as a coffee substitute. 
• Alcohol: Rye is a key ingredient in making rye whiskey and is used in some beers. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9]  

Nutritional benefits 

• Rye is a good source of fiber, protein, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc. 
• Darker rye generally contains more vitamins and minerals. 
• While not gluten-free, it does have a less elastic gluten structure than wheat. [1, 10]  

AI responses may include mistakes.




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Time to move forward

Overview of the 2025 Topeka Mayoral ElectionThe 2025 Topeka, Kansas, mayoral election is a nonpartisan race to replace incumbent Mayor Mike Padilla, who chose not to seek reelection. A primary election on August 5, 2025, narrowed the field from six candidates to two: Topeka City Councilman Spencer Duncan and real estate developer Henry McClure. The general election is today, November 4, 2025, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Voter turnout in Topeka's general elections typically ranges from 20-30%, but no real-time results are available as of this morning.Primary Election ResultsIn the primary, Duncan dominated, capturing a strong majority of votes, while McClure advanced as the runner-up despite a distant second-place finish. Here's a breakdown of the unofficial results (total votes cast: approximately 7,400):Candidate
Votes
Percentage
Spencer Duncan
4,456
60.2%
Henry McClure
1,057
14.3%
James Bolden Jr.
535
7.2%
Ed Patton
497
6.7%
Chad Fay
437
5.9%
Gabriel Killman
425
5.7%

Duncan, a Topeka native and sitting council member, benefited from high name recognition and endorsements from local establishment figures. McClure, positioning himself as an anti-establishment outsider, consolidated support from voters dissatisfied with city bureaucracy and economic development deals (e.g., criticizing the Joint Economic Development Organization's $125 million in spending over 25 years).Candidate ProfilesSpencer Duncan: A policy-focused incumbent councilman emphasizing structured growth, infrastructure, and community trust. His primary win reflects broad appeal among moderate and establishment voters.
Henry McClure: A local real estate broker and self-described "dealmaker" advocating for transparency, reduced bureaucracy, and redirecting funds from economic incentives to core services like streets and water systems. He's portrayed as a far-right activist in some coverage, with a grassroots campaign highlighting "questionable deals" like the city's hotel purchase and AT&T incentives. McClure has limited online presence (e.g., low-engagement X posts) but has garnered niche support from conservative circles, including an endorsement from Kansas gubernatorial candidate Doug Billings.

Factors Influencing McClure's ChancesMcClure faces an uphill battle based on available data, but local dynamics could narrow the gap:Strengths: Anti-establishment momentum: Primary voters who opposed Duncan (about 40%) may rally behind McClure if turnout skews toward dissatisfied conservatives. He's framed the race as "beating the establishment," potentially appealing in a city with frustrations over economic development failures.
Endorsements and visibility: Support from figures like Doug Billings could mobilize right-leaning voters. Recent media appearances (e.g., on WIBW's Eye on Northeast Kansas) have highlighted his vision for citizen input.
Weaknesses:Primary performance: His 14% share suggests limited broad appeal; Duncan led by over 4-to-1.
Voter base: Topeka leans moderate-Democratic (Shawnee County voted Biden 55-43 in 2020), and Duncan's council experience gives him an edge in a low-turnout election.
Campaign resources: No public polling exists, but McClure's X activity shows minimal engagement (e.g., posts with 0-10 likes), indicating a grassroots but underfunded effort compared to Duncan's.
Assessment of McClure's ChancesQuantifying exact odds is challenging without exit polls or betting markets, but based on the primary margin and historical patterns in similar Kansas municipal races (where frontrunners often win by 20-40% in generals), McClure's chances are low—estimated at 20-30%. He could outperform if conservative turnout surges (e.g., due to national election coattails) or if scandals emerge against Duncan, but current indicators favor Duncan holding his lead. Check Shawnee County Election Office results after 7 p.m. today for official tallies. For more on McClure's platform, visit his campaign site at sncofirst.com. 
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