Kelly’s Shadow Over 2026 Race | Topeka News

Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

Governor Laura Kelly’s legacy looms large over the 2026 gubernatorial race, with both parties navigating a delicate political tightrope. Democrats like Senator Ethan Corson are openly riding Kelly’s coattails, while others like Cindy Holscher and Curt Skoog seek to carve their own paths without alienating her base. Republicans face a tougher balancing act—some attack Kelly, but experts warn that winning the general election may require a more moderate, even strategic embrace of her appeal, especially among the moderate voters she helped bring into the fold. Political science professor Bob…