Kansas Democrats running for governor clash on CoreCivic, party establishment in forum

By: Sherman Smith

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 888

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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SHAWNEE — Kansas Sen. Cindy Holscher positioned herself at a Sunday night Democratic forum as the anti-establishment candidate for governor with a history of winning in legislative districts formerly held by Republicans.

Her top opponent in seeking the party’s nomination, Kansas Sen. Ethan Corson, argued he is the only one who could win in the November general election.

The candidates staked out nearly identical policy positions during the 50-minute forum at the Aztec Shawnee Theater. …

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