Aug 03, 2022

Kelly, Schmidt easily win primary for Kansas governor

Posted Aug 03, 2022 1:00 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Derek Schmidt wins Republican nomination for governor in Kansas primary election on Tuesday night and will face incumbent Governor Laura Kelly in November.

Kelly easily won the Democratic nomination for governor in Kansas primary election with 95 percent of the vote over Richard S. Karnowski.

Schmidt took approximately 80 percent of the vote over challenger Arlyn Briggs.