Kansas Democrats suffer from a reverse Maine problem. Too many are running for U.S. Senate!

By: Clay Wirestone

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: June 15, 2026

Words: 915

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago


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Kansas Democrats face a big challenge heading into the August primaries.

They have too many people running for U.S. Senate and too few running for other critical offices, notably governor. At present, a staggering 11 Democrats have signed up to unseat Republican Sen. Roger Marshall. Only three Democrats are running in the governor’s race. Only one for attorney general. Only two for secretary of state. And so on.

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