Kansas Democrats in governor’s race claw for traction with anti-Brownback attacks on GOP foes

Former Republican Gov. Sam Brownback's legacy, especially signing of a controversial 2012 tax bill, remains a prominent attack line for Democrats in 2026.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 1,047

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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TOPEKA — Democratic governor candidate Ethan Corson reached into the Kansas political playbook to reprise the guilt-by-association strategy of attacking Republican candidates by linking them to historically unpopular former Gov. Sam Brownback.

In a flashback to messaging popularized during successful 2018 and 2022 campaigns by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, Corson has bombarded social media with anti-Brownback rhetoric. His quest is to remind voters of links between Brownback and 2026 GOP candidates for governor.

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