Three Kansas GOP candidates for governor share harmony, hostility in party-sponsored debate

A trio of Kansas Republicans seeking to be elected governor — Philip Sarnecki, Charlotte O'Hara and Scott Schwab — dive into the issues on televised debate.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 1,172

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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TOPEKA — The three Kansas Republican gubernatorial candidates eligible and in attendance at a televised debate Thursday agreed the state’s public schools had plenty of funding to operate successfully but were mired in inefficiencies that harmed student learning.

Philip Sarnecki of Overland Park, who declared his lack of experience in elective office an advantage, said local, state and federal government spent a combined $18,800 per public school student in Kansas for 2024-2025. Tragically, he said, …

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