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Holscher Defies Odds in Kansas Senate Primary | Topeka News
In a stunning upset in Kansas, anti-establishment Democrat Cindy Holscher has won the Senate District 23 primary—defeating the candidate backed by Governor Laura Kelly. Her victory sets up a fiery general election showdown against Republican Senate President Ty Masterson. Holscher’s campaign, though contradictory on past votes, rallied voters with criticism of data center subsidies and former Governor Sam Brownback. Despite having less name recognition and fewer funds than her opponent, she tapped into voter frustration with a fresh, outsider message—and now faces a tough battle to unseat the…
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