Kansas Sen. Ethan Corson Joins Democratic Governor Primary

Kansas State Senator Ethan Corson announced his candidacy for the 2026 Democratic gubernatorial nomination, emphasizing his focus on 'kitchen table issues' such as improving public schools, lowering taxes for middle-class families, and attracting new businesses to Kansas. Corson, a two-term senator who flipped a previously Republican district, highlighted his bipartisan legislative efforts including eliminating the food sales tax and cutting property taxes. He joins fellow Democrats Cindy Holscher and others in a competitive primary to succeed term-limited Gov. Laura Kelly. Meanwhile, in Nevada, Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill declared her run for governor, entering a crowded Democratic field that includes Attorney General Aaron Ford and former Gov. Steve Sisolak. Hill, known for her work on environmental conservation and affordable housing, faces the challenge of building political clout against more established candidates as the 2026 election approaches. Both states are shaping up for competitive gubernatorial races with candidates positioning themselves as pragmatic leaders focused on economic and social issues.