Kobach’s lead in Kansas GOP primary shrinks due to mistake in vote totals
By Brett Samuels - 08/09/18 02:53 PM EDT
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach’s narrow lead over Gov. Jeff Colyer in the GOP primary race for governor shrunk on Thursday after officials discovered a mistake in voting totals.
The Associated Press reported that Kobach’s lead has been sliced from 191 to 91 votes after Thomas County miscounted Colyer’s totals.
The Secretary of State’s website lists Kobach with 466 votes to Colyer’s 422 in Thomas County, but the county clerk told the AP that Colyer actually received 522.
The primary has been closely watched, particuarly after President Trump backed Kobach over the incumbent Colyer.
Some Republicans worry that a Kobach primary victory could give Democrats an opening to win the governor's mansion in a traditionally red state, as Kobach has hardline views on immigration and voting rights.
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