Conservative Firebrand Kris Kobach Loses Kansas GOP Primary
By Brittany Bernstein
August 5, 2020 8:26 AM
Representative Roger Marshall (R., Kansas) claimed victory over the controversial former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach in the Republican Senate primary Tuesday night.
Though Kansas has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1932, some strategists believe November’s general election to replace GOP Senator Pat Roberts, who is retiring, may be a competitive one. The party threw its support behind the more moderate Marshall after determining that Kobach’s candidacy would put a seat in a deep red state in play this fall, with Republicans already fighting to keep their majority in the Senate.
“Kansas Republicans knew what was at stake in this primary, and tonight’s results prove voters will reject any Democrat efforts to buy this seat,†National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Chairman Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), said in a statement. “I’m more confident than ever Kansas will remain part of the Republican Senate Majority.â€
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