2 Kansas Democrats running for governor embrace recreational marijuana

By: Sherman Smith

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: July 7, 2026

Words: 642

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — Cindy Holscher and Ethan Corson on Tuesday both called for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Kansas, separating themselves from other gubernatorial candidates who only support using the drug for medicinal use or oppose legalizing it altogether.

The two state senators are seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in the Aug. 4 primary, alongside Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog, who has said he would focus first on medical needs.

Holscher on Tuesday released …

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