Democratic State Senator Cindy Holscher is poised to become the party's nominee for Kansas governor, according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ. In a closely contested primary, Holscher edged out a narrow field of Democratic hopefuls, including state Senator Ethan Corson, who received the endorsement of outgoing Governor Laura Kelly. Corson's backing from Kelly, who is term-limited and cannot seek re-election, may have been a significant factor in the primary campaign. With Holscher's projected win, she is now set to face off against the Republican nominee in the general election, where she will look to build on her momentum and make history as Kansas' first female governor.


Democratic state Sen. Cindy Holscher is projected to win the Democratic primary to replace Gov. Laura Kelly (D), according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Holscher had a narrow field of Democrats to outpace, facing off against state Sen. Ethan Corson and Overland Park, Kan., Mayor Curt Skoog. Corson was backed by Kelly...