Kansas primary

Dozens of GOP and Democratic candidates benefit from lack of primary opponent

Marshall is running for re-election after a single term characterized by loyalty to President Donald Trump, pandemic critiques and questions about his primary residence.

Voters in Johnson and Miami counties and much of northern, western and southeastern Kansas chose Republican candidates for the general election in November. Five incumbents decided not to run for reelection, setting up a fight for political control.

Statewide balloting tests impact of prominent partisan endorsements

The office for Kansas' top election official is open because current Secretary of State Scott Schwab is running for Kansas governor.

The Democratic nominee is likely to face an uphill battle against Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann of Salina, who is seeking a fourth term in a district he has handily won since 2020. Mann is also facing GOP primary opponent, Craig Musser of Ellinwood.

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.

Adam Hamilton says Church of the Resurrection ‘wanted to get it right’ after abuse was reported at church camp in 2005

Holscher and Ethan Corson, both state senators from Johnson County, joined Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog for the hour-long debate. The three are seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in the Aug. 4 primary.

Five of 10 education board seats are up for election every two years. This year, none of the fiveRepublican incumbents chose to seek reelection. Because three of the five members whose terms won’t end until 2028 are Democrats, this election could flip the board’s GOP majority.