Field for Kansas governor's race second-largest since 1908

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — This year's race for Kansas governor has the second-largest field since the state began holding primary elections in 1908.

Seven Republicans and five Democrats filed to run by Friday's deadline to be on the Aug. 7 ballot. One independent and one Libertarian candidate have filed for the Nov. 6 general election.

The record is 16, set in 1964, with eight Republicans, six Democrats and two minor-party candidates.

Republican candidates this year include Gov. Jeff Colyer, Secretary of State Kris Kobach, Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer and former state Sen. Jim Barnett of Topeka...

 

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