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Kelly, Schmidt agree to take part in two debates, one forum in governor’s race

Democratic governor invites independent Pyle to participate in each by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and Republican challenger Derek Schmidt plan to take part in two campaign debates and a question-and-answer forum over the next five weeks. The first on the calendar would be the election forum hosted by the … Continue reading “Kelly, Schmidt agree to take part in two debates, one forum in governor’s race”

Kansas officials affirm Pyle’s petition for a spot on ballot as independent candidate for governor

Pyle casts GOP’s Schmidt, Democrat Kelly as ‘two peas in a pod’ by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — The Kansas secretary of state’s office certified Thursday that state Sen. Dennis Pyle secured more than the required 5,000 signatures of registered voters to qualify as an independent candidate for governor on the Nov. 8 election. … Continue reading “Kansas officials affirm Pyle’s petition for a spot on ballot as independent candidate for governor”

Kelly, Schmidt secure party nominations in Kansas governor’s race — wildcard Pyle awaits

GOP candidates tangle in key primaries; Democrats trim field in U.S. Senate race by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector Topeka — Democrat Laura Kelly and Republican Derek Schmidt emerged victorious from Tuesday’s primary brandishing the organizational framework and burnished messaging of gubernatorial campaigns ready for a three-month sprint to November. Schmidt, who spent the past dozen … Continue reading “Kelly, Schmidt secure party nominations in Kansas governor’s race — wildcard Pyle awaits”