Money and name recognition crown Kansan gubernatorial primary
Crowded field in the August 2 primary hinges on money and name recognition. In the GOP race Gene Bicknell and Bill Graves lead, with others hoping for a late surge as polls show Graves and Bicknell tied near the top. Slattery dominates the Democratic field as the likely front runner, with Wagnon posing the main challenge.
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Biographies of 11 Gubernatorial Candidates in Kansas Primaries
AP profiles 11 nominees from Republicans and Democrats. Republicans Rich Becker Lenexa mayor since 1983 and ex TV salesman leads with leadership sales pitch. Gene Bicknell Pittsburg businessman outsider running as anti-politician. Bill Graves Salina resident and Secretary of State emphasizes tough choices. Fred Kerr Pratt farmer and former Senate leader urges dramatic change. Kirt Poovey Hutchinson water systems entrepreneur vows traditional values. Owen Sully Osawatomie farmer ex-sheriff calls for government shift to working people. Democrats Jim Francisco Mulvane lieutenant governor candidate with Finney critique. Leslie Kitchenmaster Lost Springs oil and machinery publisher stresses fixable governance. Fred Phelps Topeka preacher and activist promotes Coalition of Righteousness. Jim Slattery Topeka congressman pledges Kansas unity and reform. Joan Wagnon Topeka legislator pursues growth through business partnership.
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