Kelly Found Out Thursday About Skoog's Interest of Running for Kansas Governor

Kelly found out Thursday about Skoog's interest of running for Kansas governor

A spokeswoman for Democratic Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says that the governor found out Thursday evening that Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog was interested in running for governor.

Curt Skoog Enters Kansas Governor Race in Last-Minute Filing

Quick Summary: Curt Skoog Enters Kansas Governor Race in Last-Minute Filing Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog filed for the Kansas governor primary just hours before the deadline, causing a major stir. Skoog’s entry immediately drew criticism from Governor Laura Kelly, who called the move “foolhardy.”. Skoog teamed up with physician Jennifer Bacani McKenney as his lieutenant governor pick. Governor Kelly reaffirmed her support for State Senator Et…

Governor: Last minute, “thrown-together” campaign doesn’t diminish support for Corson

Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday reinforced her support for Democratic state Sen. Ethan Corson of Fairway in the governor's race after Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog joined the race Monday as a Democrat. "I endorsed Ethan Corson to be the next governor because he is the only candidate, Republican or Democrat, who has what it takes to keep Kansas on track," Kelly said in a statement. "Ethan is smart, focused, and battle-tested. He is also a man of grea…