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Sen. Marshall contends with Hamilton-friendly crowd at Kansas State Fair debate
15+ hour, 22+ min ago (1099+ words) In his closing statement at the Kansas State Fair debate on Saturday, U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall received a tepid response to an applause line about Kansas State’s football team defeating Washington State. Earlier in the forum, Marshall got cut off mid-answer…...
Kansas governor and U.S. Senate candidates to clash at state fair debates
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (638+ words) TOPEKA — The first political debates of the election season come to the Kansas State Fair on Saturday, putting candidates vying for governor and the U.S. Senate on stage along with the normal fair gigs of wood carvers, pig races and…...
The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City Elects Paul Holewinski as Chair
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (190+ words) Longtime Civic Council leader succeeds Lisa Krigsten following two impactful years of regional leadership KANSAS CITY, Mo., September 08, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City today announced the election of Paul Holewinski, President and CEO of Academy Bank,…...
Who has the edge in rare Kansas governor race with only 2 candidates in November?
3+ week, 3+ day ago (860+ words) For the first time in 32 years, Kansas voters will only have two choices for governor — Republican Ty Masterson or Democrat Cindy Holscher. Kansas’ last seven gubernatorial cycles have featured at least one independent or third-party candidate on the November ballot....
Incumbents handily win primaries for Kansas races for US House
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (109+ words) U.S. Reps. Tracey Mann, Derek Schmidt, Sharice Davids and Ron Estes beat their primary challengers in the Aug. 4, 2026, election in Kansas. Incumbents handily win primaries for Kansas races for US House The state's four incumbents in the U.S. House handily won their…...
Kansas Senate Seat Could Turn Blue With This Strong Candidate
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (275+ words) Kansas might flip its Senate seat BLUE. No really! Democratic candidate Adam Hamilton is strong, and Kansas voters despise Sen. Roger Marshall. Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton is a beloved pastor of a United Methodist church in Leawood, a suburb…...
Kansas Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results: Marshall, Naramore, Hamilton and More
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (235+ words) El-Sayed told his supporters tonight that he wished he "was declaring victory right about now." "Turns out it takes a long time to count some votes in Michigan Millions of people are casting votes tonight Most of them don't have…...
Rep. Tracey Mann, Lauren Reinhold win primaries in Kansas’ 1st District
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (285+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Rep. Tracey Mann of Kansas and Democratic candidate Lauren Reinhold will face off in the November general election for the state's 1st Congressional District seat. Both candidates advanced after winning their respective primaries on Tuesday. Libertarian candidate Steve…...
The 2026 primary election in Kansas is over. Here’s what you should know.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (323+ words) Kansas voters headed to the polls Tuesday for the 2026 primary election, deciding a high-profile constitutional amendment and setting up marquee November matchups for governor and U.S. Senate. Wichita... Kansas voters headed to the polls Tuesday for the 2026 primary election, deciding a…...
Kansas governor nominees decided as Holscher, Masterson prevail in primary races
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (312+ words) Gov. Laura Kelly's replacement will come from the Kansas Senate. Kansas state Sens. Cindy Holscher and Ty Masterson prevailed from crowded primary fields Tuesday and are set to face off in November. On the Republican side, Kansas Senate President Masterson…...