Kansas governor

Overland Park senator touts record on public schools, healthcare, marijuana legalization

At the State Fair debate, Democrat Cindy Holscher tied Republican Ty Masterson to former Gov. Sam Brownback, while Masterson compared Holscher to national Democrats. Both hope to court independent voters.

As Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s final term wanes, groups against the death penalty are pushing her to commute the death sentences of nine men convicted of capital murder in Kansas, favoring life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Group eager for constitutional amendment declaring life begins at conception

Around 100 people opposed to the proposed data center filled the Leavenworth County planning meeting room, pushing for more scrutiny on regulations. A countywide moratorium on data center development expired this week.

Trio of candidates from Johnson County square off before Tuesday election

Wednesday’s call was at least the second “tele-rally” Trump has participated in this week.

Kelly began her political career in 2004 when she was elected to the state Senate, and then was elected as governor in 2018 and 2022.

At stake is the process for selecting justices for the Kansas Supreme Court.

State also approves settlement in firing of National Guard employee on deployment