Kansas Primaries Result in Key Lawmaker Removals

In the recent Kansas primaries, Governor Laura Kelly's allies successfully ousted Democratic Rep. Marvin Robinson, who had consistently voted against her, while GOP voters removed Republican Sen. Dennis Pyle, whom they blamed for Kelly's past narrow reelection. Kelly expressed her satisfaction with a legislature that can work collaboratively, as Robinson's defeat may facilitate Democrats in breaking the Republican supermajorities. Meanwhile, the Republican primary for the open 2nd Congressional District features five candidates, with former Attorney General Derek Schmidt emerging as the frontrunner, bolstered by endorsements from key figures like former Gov. Jeff Colyer. The Democratic side sees former representative Nancy Boyda competing against community developer Matt Kleinmann. Overall voter turnout in the primaries is projected to align with 2016 levels, with more than 83,000 advanced ballots submitted, indicating a lower turnout compared to previous cycles.