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Kansas 2026 primary
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Kansas 2026 general election
The biggest Kansas-specific development is Curt Skoog’s entry into the Democratic governor primary, which now includes Ethan Corson and Cindy Holscher. Gov. Laura Kelly has stuck with Corson, while party leaders have criticized Skoog. That suggests a competitive but still fluid nomination race. Corson’s endorsement may give him a modest edge, but Skoog’s entry adds another contender and keeps the nomination race somewhat unsettled.
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| Date (Start - End) | Spread | Holscher | Corson |
|---|---|---|---|
Polling Average | Holscher+25.5 | 35.0% | 9.5% |
Change ResearchJun 11 - 15 | Holscher+27.0 | 37.0% | 10.0% |
Public Policy PollingJan 8 - 9 | Holscher+24.0 | 33.0% | 9.0% |
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes
Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes endorsed Ethan Corson for governor.
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