Kansas Congressional Elections

The battle over abortion that has triggered much of the controversy among Republicans crafting the party's platform in San Diego will move to the grass roots today] as GOP voters in three states settle primaries that offer stark contrasts on the divisive issue. In Kansas, Michigan and Georgia, Republicans will be voting for Senate nominees. In the process, they will be sending signals about the balance of power within the party.

Republicans who oppose abortion won Senate nominations in Georgia, Kansas and Michigan on Tuesday over rivals who back abortion rights, including Bob Dole's successor. The trio of bitter races reflected the raging debate over abortion that threatens to disrupt party calls for unity less than a week before the start of the Republican convention in San Diego.

Republicans who oppose abortion won Senate nominations in Georgia, Kansas and Michigan on Tuesday over rivals who back abortion rights, including Bob Dole's successor. The trio of bitter races reflected the raging debate over abortion that threatens to disrupt party calls for unity less than a week before the start of the Republican convention in San Diego.

The battle over abortion that has triggered much of the controversy among Republicans crafting the party's platform in San Diego will move to the grass roots today] as GOP voters in three states settle primaries that offer stark contrasts on the divisive issue. In Kansas, Michigan and Georgia, Republicans will be voting for Senate nominees. In the process, they will be sending signals about the balance of power within the party.