TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas insurance commissioner's chief deputy is interested in running for the top job himself next year.

Assistant Insurance Commissioner Clark Shultz appointed a treasurer last month for a campaign for the Republican nomination. It's a step that allows Shultz to legally accept campaign contributions.

Incumbent Commissioner Ken Selzer has launched a campaign for the Republican nomination for governor next year. His insurance commissioner's campaign fund remains active, however.

Shultz served 17 years in the Kansas House and was Insurance Committee chairman for nine year...