A new poll out today shows Republican Gov. Sam Brownback with a lead over his likely Democratic challenger, Rep. Paul Davis of Lawrence. [The survey by Rasmussen Reports][1] of 750 likely voters conducted April 16-17 shows Browback leading, 47 percent to 40 percent, with 6 percent preferring ...

A [report today by the New York Times][1] suggesting that Democrat Kathleen Sebelius might run for the U.S. Senate against her old friend Republican Pat Roberts has been raising eyebrows in Kansas political circles, especially among Republicans who seem to relish the thought. "We will pay ...

Dr. Milton Wolf and the medical practice he works for received more than $1.4 million in 2012 and 2013 in reimbursements from the very government-run health care programs that he criticizes in his campaign, according to Medicare and Medicaid billing records. Wolf, a radiologist based in ...

Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins is enjoying a nearly 2-to-1 fundraising advantage over her likely Democratic opponent, Lawrence attorney Margie Wakefield, according to the latest campaign finance reports. Jenkins, a Republican seeking her fourth term representing the 2nd district of Kansas, which ...

U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Topeka, on Tuesday said Democrats were being "condescending" toward women in their push for congressional approval of the Paycheck Fairness Act. Jenkins, whose district includes Lawrence, said Republicans support equal pay for equal work. But she added, "Many ladies ...

Jim Sherow, a professor at Kansas State University and former Manhattan mayor, formally launched his bid for the 1st District congressional seat, setting up a rare Democratic primary in the heavily Republican district. Bryan Whitney, a 2013 graduate of Wichita State University, previously ...