Kansas Democrats face primary dilemma in governor’s race

by Brian Grimmett, Kansas News Service The Kansas Democratic party hasn’t had a gubernatorial primary since 1998. The unfamiliar competition this year is forcing Democrats across the state to wrestle with their identity ahead of the Aug. 7 election. Should their nominee be a candidate who aligns strictly with the progressive ideals of the party … Continue reading “Kansas Democrats face primary dilemma in governor’s race”

NRA backs Colyer in Kansas governor race

by Scott Canon, Kansas News Service Tooling through parades in a flag-themed Jeep with a faux machine gun mounted on the back apparently wasn’t enough for Secretary of State Kris Kobach to win over the National Rifle Association in the Kansas governor’s race. The country’s largest and most influential gun lobby on Monday instead endorsed … Continue reading “NRA backs Colyer in Kansas governor race”