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21-07-2025
- Politics
Kansas Republican senate president announces 2026 gubernatorial bid
TOPEKA, Kan. -- Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson entered the race for governor on Sunday as the 2026 Republican primary field gets more crowded. Republicans are keen to recapture the governor's office in GOP-leaning Kansas after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly narrowly won a second four-year term in 2022. Kelly is term-limited and cannot run again. Masterson, a small-business owner, has been a state senator representing a district in eastern Kansas since 2009. He became Senate president in 2021. He previously served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2005 to 2008. Other Republicans in the 2026 governor's race include Secretary of State Scott Schwab, who built his public profile pushing back against unfounded election conspiracy theories, and former Gov. Jeff Colyer. Colyer was elevated to the office for about a year in 2018 after former Gov. Sam Brownback resigned. He failed to get past the primary in that year's gubernatorial election, then entered the 2022 governor's race but dropped out early after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
San Francisco Chronicle
21-07-2025
- Politics
- San Francisco Chronicle
Kansas Republican senate president announces 2026 gubernatorial bid
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson entered the race for governor on Sunday as the 2026 Republican primary field gets more crowded. Republicans are keen to recapture the governor's office in GOP-leaning Kansas after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly narrowly won a second four-year term in 2022. Kelly is term-limited and cannot run again. Masterson, a small-business owner, has been a state senator representing a district in eastern Kansas since 2009. He became Senate president in 2021. He previously served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2005 to 2008. Other Republicans in the 2026 governor's race include Secretary of State Scott Schwab, who built his public profile pushing back against unfounded election conspiracy theories, and former Gov. Jeff Colyer. Colyer was elevated to the office for about a year in 2018 after former Gov. Sam Brownback resigned. He failed to get past the primary in that year's gubernatorial election, then entered the 2022 governor's race but dropped out early after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Winnipeg Free Press
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Kansas Republican senate president announces 2026 gubernatorial bid
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson entered the race for governor on Sunday as the 2026 Republican primary field gets more crowded. Republicans are keen to recapture the governor's office in GOP-leaning Kansas after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly narrowly won a second four-year term in 2022. Kelly is term-limited and cannot run again. Masterson, a small-business owner, has been a state senator representing a district in eastern Kansas since 2009. He became Senate president in 2021. He previously served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2005 to 2008. Other Republicans in the 2026 governor's race include Secretary of State Scott Schwab, who built his public profile pushing back against unfounded election conspiracy theories, and former Gov. Jeff Colyer. Colyer was elevated to the office for about a year in 2018 after former Gov. Sam Brownback resigned. He failed to get past the primary in that year's gubernatorial election, then entered the 2022 governor's race but dropped out early after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Hamilton Spectator
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Kansas Republican senate president announces 2026 gubernatorial bid
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson entered the race for governor on Sunday as the 2026 Republican primary field gets more crowded. Republicans are keen to recapture the governor's office in GOP-leaning Kansas after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly narrowly won a second four-year term in 2022. Kelly is term-limited and cannot run again. Masterson, a small-business owner, has been a state senator representing a district in eastern Kansas since 2009. He became Senate president in 2021. He previously served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2005 to 2008. Other Republicans in the 2026 governor's race include Secretary of State Scott Schwab , who built his public profile pushing back against unfounded election conspiracy theories, and former Gov. Jeff Colyer . Colyer was elevated to the office for about a year in 2018 after former Gov. Sam Brownback resigned. He failed to get past the primary in that year's gubernatorial election, then entered the 2022 governor's race but dropped out early after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Blue Valley schools approve new policy after sex offender attends school dance
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Blue Valley School Board unanimously approved a new sex offender policy Monday night after parents discovered a registered back in February. The policy states: 'No person 18 or older who is registered on the Kansas Public Offender Registry ('Offender Registry') shall be allowed on any school district property or to attend any school-sponsored activity, event or program except for those adults who are current Blue Valley students. Any Blue Valley student who is on the Offender Registry with a legal right to attend school will require a safety plan that has been approved by the Director of Safety and Security and the Superintendent before beginning. Nothing in this policy is intended to impose a duty upon any district administrator or employee to review the Kansas Public Offender Registry to determine the presence of offenders in the community. This policy shall apply when district or school administrators have direct knowledge that a person in question is on the Registry.' KC woman says she's a victim of tow company under criminal investigation Blue Valley's new policy comes after a registered sex offender, who once admitted to having child pornography, was seen at a . The man, who lives with a , was seen taking pictures of students at the dance. According to , in 2011, the man pleaded guilty to having and sharing child pornography. The man went to prison before getting supervised release, but he will remain on the sex offender registry for the next 17 years. Despite the man's record, he got permission to be at the dance, according to . This caused outrage amongst parents and families who reached out to the school board for change. But in response to the incident, the school board president reiterated that there was 'no violation of Kansas law, district policy, or administrative guidelines.' However, after Monday night's unanimous vote, that will no longer be the case. In addition to a new policy change, Kansas lawmakers had considered a bill, , that would have made it a to attend school events or enter school property if their underlying offense involved a child. Two men charged in connection with 'major' drug bust in Kansas City Even though many were in favor of the bill, others said it would of sex offenders who are trying to put the past behind them. Senate Bill 288 passed in the senate but did not pass in the Kansas House of Representatives. Currently, Kansas still has no restrictions, but just across the state line, Missouri has laws prohibiting sex offenders from residing within 1,000 feet of daycare centers or schools. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
