Governor’s race news nuggets
Well, it's June, which means the news releases and other assorted announcements are starting fill up the in-box. Here's a glimpse of what's starting...
UPDATED: Democratic lawmaker questions Republican’s residency; Candidate calls claim ‘baseless’
(Updated to reflect Thomas' correct name in parts of story)
Topeka Democratic state Rep. Vic Miller on Tuesday asked Johnson County prosecutors to investigate whether...
UPDATED: Elections panel keeps Wichita Republican on the ballot
(Updated to reflect document Capps filed in House District 97 race)
The state Objections Board on Monday rejected a request to boot a Wichita statehouse...
Board lets Congressman Estes use title on the primary ballot
The state Objections Board on Monday decided that Republican Congressman Ron Estes will be on the ballot with his title to distinguish him from...
Vermin Supreme kicked off ballot
The state Objections Board on Monday removed performance artist and political satirist Vermin Supreme from the ballot for Kansas attorney general.
The board voted 2-0...
Selzer says state work force can be ‘thoughtfully’ trimmed
Touting his campaign theme of "leaning in on costs," Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Selzer says he can trim the state workforce to help better...
Candidacy of Wichita statehouse candidate challenged
A challenge has been filed questioning the candidacy of Republican Michael Capps, who is running in the 85th District in the Wichita area.
Democrat Monica Marks...
Kansas GOP protests Vermin Supreme’s candidacy
Well, the joke may soon be over.
The Kansas Republican Party on Monday afternoon lodged an objection to the candidacy of political satirist and performance...
UPDATED: Democratic candidate objects to congressman’s representation on ballot
(Updates to reflect comments from Estes' spokesman)
A Democratic candidate seeking the 4th Congressional District seat objects to how Republican incumbent Ron Estes wants to...
City apologizes for Kobach’s parade entry at Old Shawnee Days; Kobach says criticism ‘hypocritical’
(Updated to reflect interview with Kobach)
Shawnee officials on Saturday apologized for a controversy stemming from Secretary of State Kris Kobach entering a red-white-and-blue jeep...
