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Campaign 2026

Mann over Kobach: Democrat ousts Republican in Kansas AG race

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Midterm election results show Chris Mann as the winner in the Kansas AG’s race over incumbent Kris Kobach.

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US Capitol

Economist: Economic changes after power shift depend on cooperation between president, Congress

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
Will the ushering in of new congressmembers and a shift in political power in Washington bring about immediate economic changes?

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AI stocks drop after midterm elections

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 11:19 PM CST
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By Sophia Gernander
Economic expert says the sell-off has to do with the election results and may be a sign for the industry to slow down and regulate.

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What Wichita’s city code says about keeping political signs up after an election

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM CST
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By Thomas Lynch
The rules apply to signs on public property, including those placed along roadways.

Campaign 2026

Congregants and supporters of Hamilton were at the church on Wednesday.

Adam Hamilton to remain lead pastor at Resurrection United Methodist Church after Senate win

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 5:16 PM CST
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By Morgan Riddell
Church leaders say he will cut down on responsibilities and preach occasionally.

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What’s next? ‘Close-race audit’ triggered in 6 Kansas races, including governor

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 12:52 PM CST
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By Matt Heilman
The Kansas Secretary of State’s Office confirmed that six tightly contested races, including the race for Kansas governor, are within margins to trigger a close-race audit.

Campaign 2026

Image of lawmakers returning to Topeka for the first day of the legislature’s veto session in...

State Democrats break GOP supermajority in Kansas House

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 7:52 AM CST
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By Matt Heilman
In what the minority party described as a “once-in-a-generation win,” Democrats in the Kansas House of Representatives are poised to break the Republican supermajority that’s been intact for about 16 years.

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FILE - Kansas State House

Kansans say ‘Yes’ to constitutional amendment on voter qualification language

Updated: Nov. 3, 2026 at 11:20 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff
While this is already the law, some Kansas legislators want to amend the state Constitution to make it clearer.

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The vote is one of several special elections taking place in Kansas. The sales tax proposal...

Valley Center says ‘no’ to proposed public safety sales tax

Updated: Nov. 3, 2026 at 9:54 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff
Valley Center voters rejected a 1 percent sales tax that would have given the city a full-time fire department.

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Election Day is tomorrow

Counting the vote: What to expect in Sedgwick County after polls close Tuesday

Updated: Nov. 2, 2026 at 10:43 PM CST
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By Sophia Gernander
Officials warn that you shouldn't expect final Kansas election results on Tuesday night.
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3 Kansas communities approve data center bans in midterm election

Updated: Nov. 2, 2026 at 9:55 PM CST
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By Ana Valdez and KWCH Staff
In Kansas, three cities, El Dorado, Emporia and Ottawa, approved bans on the large-scale projects in their communities.

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"I voted" stickers at Sedgwick County early-voting site.

Wichita voters will find live music, DJs at select polling places Tuesday

Updated: Nov. 2, 2026 at 6:39 PM CST
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By Will Firra
A national effort aims to ease voting anxiety and energize voters at 28 locations across the city.

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12 News Voter Guide

Your 2026 Election Day guide: A look at the key races across Kansas on the eve of the midterms

Updated: Nov. 2, 2026 at 11:51 AM CST
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Multiple races appear too close to call on the final day before the election.

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President Donald Trump waves at a campaign rally at the Ocean Center, in Daytona Beach, Fla.,...

Trump makes final push for Sen. Roger Marshall, continues to defend record at midterm rally in Salina

Updated: Nov. 1, 2026 at 10:55 PM CST
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By Maya Daniels, Will Firra and Dylan Domangue
Trump’s visit was his second visit to Kansas in two weeks. He said that the stop in Salina will be his final midterm rally.

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Adam Hamilton, (D) U.S. Senate Candidate

Adam Hamilton speaks out ahead of President Trump’s visit to Salina

Updated: Nov. 1, 2026 at 4:48 PM CST
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By Maya Daniels
Hamilton, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, faces a tight race with incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall.

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The Senate debate features Republican incumbent Roger Marshall and Democratic Candidate Adam...

New poll places Adam Hamilton as leader in race for U.S. Senate

Updated: Oct. 30, 2026 at 10:43 PM CDT
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By Sophia Gernander
A new poll released by the Washington Post on Friday shows that Roger Marshall’s challenger, Adam Hamilton, is almost ten points ahead.

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Republican Sen. Roger Marshall participates in a debate with Democratic nominee for U.S....

Former patient suing Sen. Roger Marshall for debt arrest

Updated: Oct. 30, 2026 at 9:42 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The lawsuit comes just days ahead of the midterm election, in which Marshall is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate.

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Wrong number leads to ‘heinous’ political calls at Pilates studio in Manhattan

Updated: Oct. 30, 2026 at 9:28 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The number listed online for a Pilates studio in Manhattan is the same number posted as Kansas Representative Tracey Mann's contact information.

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Tax claims at the center of Kansas governor’s race ads

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 10:35 PM CDT
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By Sophia Gernander
Since the beginning of the year, voters have heard two tax claims from both candidates.

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The Wichita Postmaster General said USPS is has already taken steps to prepare and that will...

Kansas officials urge voters not to mail ballots as early voting closes Monday

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 9:53 PM CDT
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By Jordan Tovar
Secretary of State and Sedgwick County election commissioner explain options for mail-in ballots

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34,000 ballots have been cast in person by 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to the county.

Early in-person voting in Sedgwick County at record high for a midterm election

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 11:17 PM CDT
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By Sophia Gernander
The county reports 34,000 ballots have been cast, as of 6 p.m. on Tuesday.

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Voters cast their ballots during early voting hours on Monday at the Sedgwick County election...

ACLU keeping close eye on election interference in Kansas

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 9:38 PM CDT
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By Jordan Tovar
The ACLU explained why Kansas is one of the closest watched states this election cycle.

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Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton will face-off in the November general election in the race...

‘He’s scared:’ Kansas Democratic candidates see Trump’s 2nd visit as positive sign as Republicans fire back, ‘Do I look like a desperate man?’

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 5:21 PM CDT
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By Cale Chapman
Donald Trump is due for a rally in Salina on Saturday, his second Kansas stop in as many weeks.

Campaign 2026

Incumbent Ron Estes, a Republican, faces challengers in Democrat Katie Tyndell and Libertarian...

Michael Schwanke moderating forum in 4th Congressional District race

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 3:16 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
12 News anchor Michael Schwanke is moderating a forum in a contested race for Kansas’ Fourth Congressional District on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

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Adam Hamilton talking to residents of Holton.

Senate candidate Adam Hamilton visits Kansans, speaks on issues during statewide bus tour

Updated: Oct. 26, 2026 at 5:58 PM CDT
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By Will Firra
Hamilton’s Monday stump speech centered around the economy and the cost of living.

Campaign 2026

Early voting in Sedgwick County expands to 17 satellite locations on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.

Early voting expands to 17 satellite locations across Sedgwick County

Updated: Oct. 26, 2026 at 8:52 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Early-voting opportunities for the 2026 midterm election significantly expand on Tuesday, Oct. 27, with the opening of 17 satellite locations across Sedgwick County.

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Political expert explains why Vice President JD Vance may be coming to Topeka

Political expert explains what Vice President JD Vance’s upcoming visit means for Kansas

Updated: Oct. 25, 2026 at 10:19 PM CDT
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By Will Firra
Vice President JD Vance is hosting a rally in Topeka Monday.

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Vice President JD Vance speaks during a midterm campaign rally at Hyder Warehouse in...

Vice President JD Vance coming to Topeka today for another midterm rally

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 2:24 PM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
The Republican National Committee confirmed that the Trump administration is holding another midterm rally in Kansas, this one set for Monday in Topeka and featuring Vice President JD Vance.

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Katie Allen claims she was forced to resign from KSDE after a comment she made about the...

Former state employee suing Ty Masterson, 2 other Kansas lawmakers after job loss over ‘Charlie Kirk’ comment

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 11:37 AM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
After suing the education department last year, court records show that Katie Allen filed a lawsuit this week against Kansas Senator and GOP gubernatorial candidate Ty Masterson, Kansas Senator Brad Starnes and Kansas Rep. Megan Steele.

Campaign 2026

President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Heartland Credit Union Arena, Monday,...

President Trump addresses previous Bombardier comments, says Kansas employees won’t be hurt

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 8:34 AM CDT
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By Jordan Tovar and KWCH Staff
In an exclusive interview with 12 News anchor and reporter Dylan Domangue before his speech on Monday, President Trump addressed earlier statements in which he said that Bombardier, a Canadian jet maker, must stop selling in the U.S.

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Voters who gathered outside a rally where President Trump appeared on behalf of Sen. Roger...

Jewish community responds after President Trump uses antisemitic slur at Wichita rally

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By Ana Valdez
A member of the Wichita Jewish community said that, regardless of intent, there’s concern that others won’t see the problem with the word after hearing the president say it at a rally.

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President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Heartland Credit Union Arena, Monday,...

Trump announces $8B plan to provide relief for farmers

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 7:55 AM CDT
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By Matt Heilman and Brady Bauman
During Monday’s speech at the midterm rally in Park City, President Donald Trump announced a new $8 billion program intended to provide temporary relief to farmers heavily impacted by rising fuel and production costs.

Campaign 2026

President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Dalton Municipal Airport, Friday, Oct....

President Trump holds midterm election rally in Park City

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 4:13 PM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
Monday brings President Donald Trump’s first visit to the Wichita area in a decade.

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A crowd makes its way to Heartland Credit Union Arena ahead of Monday's midterm election rally...

‘Historic moment’: Rallygoers in Park City look forward to seeing sitting president in person

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 1:19 PM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
As the line grew ahead of Monday’s midterm election rally at Park City’s Heartland Credit Union Arena, 12 News spoke with rallygoers who arrived before the sun rose, anticipating the opportunity to see a sitting president for the first time in their lives.

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Ted Nugent to attend President Trump’s midterm rally in Park City

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 11:34 AM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
On Monday, October 19th, rock musician, hunter, and outdoor advocate Ted Nugent will join President Donald Trump’s rally in Park City.

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Senators, Cindy Holscher (D) (Left) and Ty Masterson (R) (Right) oppose each other in...

Masterson campaign fires back after Holscher’s allegations of ‘no-show’ WSU job

Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 at 8:45 PM CDT
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By Sophia Gernander
It’s a long-standing issue that, about 2 1/2 weeks before the election, is heating up again.

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President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Laughlin Bullhead International...

‘I’m not a fan’ & ‘It’s good he’s coming:’ Kansans mixed on impact of Trump’s upcoming visit to Wichita

Updated: Oct. 14, 2026 at 11:07 PM CDT
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By Cale Chapman and Sophia Gernander
Kansans we talked to have mixed feelings about Trump’s visit and the president in general.

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The democratic candidate for Kansas Secretary of State commented on the proposed...

Secretary of State candidate Jennifer Day visits Wichita, comments on proposed amendment

Updated: Oct. 9, 2026 at 10:49 PM CDT
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By Sophia Gernander
A proposed constitutional amendment would change the Kansas constitution from saying “every citizen can vote” to “only citizens can vote.”

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Misleading political signs appear across west Wichita ahead of election

Updated: Oct. 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM CDT
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By Sophia Gernander
The Sedgwick County Elections Commissioner's office says it has received dozens of calls about the signs

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The election office has moved locations in Sedgwick County

Sedgwick County short on election workers after funding request denied

Updated: Oct. 6, 2026 at 11:07 PM CDT
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By Sophia Gernander
The elections office asked for a funding increase to help hire more employees and increase their pay. Sedgwick County receives the lowest election pay in the state.

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FILE - Kansas State House

Proposed Kansas amendment changes voter qualification language

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 9:45 PM CDT
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By Sophia Gernander
Voters will decide on the amendment, which changes constitutional wording on who can vote. Supporters and critics disagree on what the change means.

Campaign 2026

Republican incumbent Roger Marshall and Democratic US Senate Candidate Adam Hamilton.

Senate Republicans move more cash to Kansas as Marshall-Hamilton race heats up

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 1:43 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The decision by the Senate Leadership Fund was disclosed Friday by four people with direct knowledge of the situation who insisted on anonymity to discuss internal strategy.

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Kansas City to pay $900,000 to resolve lawsuit linked to viral Harrison Butker tweet

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 12:22 PM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
Kansas City settles with former social media manager for $900K alleging discrimination, retaliation connected to Chiefs social post.

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Illinois high schools could become voter registration hubs under new bill

Kansas AG orders voter group to stop gift card incentives

Updated: Sep. 27, 2026 at 9:15 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Kris Kobach said a $5 Starbucks card incentive for student voter registration violated federal law.

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Roger Marshall, left, and Jerry Moran.

Senators Marshall, Moran encourage ICE cooperation with local law enforcement amid operations in SW Kansas

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 8:48 AM CDT
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By Matt Heilman
As ICE operations ramp up in southwest Kansas, the two U.S. senators representing the Sunflower State weighed in on the issue that’s elevated concerns for many in communities including Dodge City, Garden City and Liberal.

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Advocates say a question on the November ballot will protect voter integrity.

Proposed amendment aims to clarify constitutional language on voter eligibility in Kansas

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 6:58 PM CDT
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By Daesha Gear
Advocates say a question on the November ballot will protect voter integrity.

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The ad claims that the candidate for Kansas governor opposed property tax relief

Fact-checking the property tax ads in Kansas’ governor race

Updated: Sep. 21, 2026 at 11:06 PM CDT
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By Sophia Gernander
A political expert says that ads on both sides of the aisle can be misleading.

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Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton will face-off in the November general election in the race...

120 Methodist ministers sign letter asking Sen. Marshall to change campaign rhetoric

Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 10:04 PM CDT
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By Sophia Gernander
The letter is signed by ministers across the state of Kansas, along with 315 additional clergy across the country.

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JD Vance was in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, and spent part of the event...

Vice President JD Vance visits Kansas City, stumps for Sen. Roger Marshall

Updated: Sep. 14, 2026 at 2:37 PM CDT
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By Greg Dailey and Grace Smith (KCTV5)
Vice President JD Vance traveled to Kansas City late in the morning as part of an effort to stump for a major GOP candidate in Kansas.

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At the Kansas State Fair, a debate between Cindy Holscher and Ty Masterson took place. It...

Governor, U.S. Senate debates draw packed crowds at Kansas State Fair

Updated: Sep. 13, 2026 at 3:27 PM CDT
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By Brady Bauman
Candidates addressed affordability, healthcare, artificial intelligence and more as the Nov. 3 election approaches.
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