Former Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, the most prominent and popular Democrat in the state and an Obama era HHS secretary, said she won't be jumping into the race for retiring Republican Sen. Pat Roberts' soon-to-be vacant seat
that she would enter the Senate race as a formidable candidate, especially as Democratic optimism in the state rose following the 2018 midterms, whenThe state hasn’t sent a Democrat to the Senate since the 1930s, but the party is hoping that a crowded GOP primary that includes theTrump could put Roberts’ seat in play next year.
The Democratic primary race already includes former U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom and former Rep. Nancy Boyda. Barbara Bollier, a state senator who recently switched parties to become a Democrat, has indicated some interest in throwing her hat in, as well. In addition to Kobach, state Treasurer Jake LaTurner and former NFL player Dave Lindstrom are also running for the Republican nomination, and may soon be joined by Rep. Roger Marshall, state Senate President Susan Wagle and Washington lobbyist Matt Schlapp.
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