Early dose of Kansas political ads sheds light on tactics, promises, demeanor of candidates

Kansas candidates for governor, attorney general and U.S. Senate introduce themselves and share political insights in campaign online videos and commercials.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: May 25, 2026

Words: 1,332

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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TOPEKA — Transparently dissimilar state Sens. Ethan Corson and Ty Masterson were drawn to similar homespun tactics for commercials announcing their campaigns for governor of Kansas.

Both chose to film their plunge into a race determining the replacement for Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly by setting up cameras in their homes and outlining what compelled them to seek higher office. Corson, a Democrat, spoke from his Johnson County kitchen with chatty children in the background. …

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