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by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service Kansas gubernatorial candidate Ed O’Malley came out swinging Tuesday at a campaign launch event in Overland Park. The former Republican legislator from Johnson County, who for the last decade has served as president and CEO of the Wichita-based Kansas Leadership Center, swung for the policy fences by pledging that … Continue reading “Republican O’Malley enters crowded Kansas governor’s race; independent Orman next?”

by Nadya Faulx, Kansas News Service Kansas Democratic House Leader Jim Ward is finally jumping into the race for governor. Ward ended months of speculation with his announcement Saturday at a Wichita union hall. He told the crowd he wanted to move Kansas forward. “I love Kansas. There’s no other place I would rather call … Continue reading “House Democratic leader Ward joins Kansas governor’s race”

by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer announced Tuesday that he will run for Kansas governor in 2018, ending speculation that he would enter the race. Colyer is set to take over the executive office because current Gov. Sam Brownback is expected to step down later this year for a diplomatic position … Continue reading “Colyer announces campaign for governor, says he’ll listen to Kansans”