Who’s got the juice? Kansas candidates for governor make their pitches to primary voters.

By: Clay Wirestone

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 830

Last Updated: 20 hours ago


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We now know the general shape of the Kansas gubernatorial race. Democrats have filed. Republicans have filed (or decided against filing). Primary battles are underway, and political enthusiasts have months to imagine various November matchups.

But what I really want to know is: Who’s got the juice?

You know juice. You can define it as charisma or verve or a sense of inevitability. Candidates want it. They need it. On the national level, figures …

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