“Yes, I am. It's kind of a major change for him to switch. I hadn't been following it, so it seemed like an overnight decision. It seems like a switch of convenience for him.”

— Patrick Phillips, business owner, Leawood

“I am surprised at that. I don't know why any Republican would switch over to be on her side.”

— Kelli Gordon, self-employed, Topeka

“No. She's a pretty popular governor even if she is a Democrat. It definitely doesn't hurt her chances.”

— Benjamin Krieshok, University of Missouri-Kansas City senior, Lawrence

“No. I think he just wanted to run so he switched parties. I think it will be good for her.”

— Chelsea Wilson, Kansas University junior, Lawrence