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KS state senator talks ‘kitchen table’ issues ahead of 2026 race for governor

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A lifelong Kansan is joining a heated race for Kansas governor.

On this episode of Inside Kansas Politics, co-host Rob Hughes sat down for a one-on-one with Kansas State Senator Ethan Corson. He shares his thoughts on his top priorities and why he is running on “kitchen table” issues he believes Kansans are talking about.

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Inside Kansas Politics has also interviewed the following gubernatorial candidates for the 2026 race:

Also in the show, Michael Smith with Emporia State University sat down with Rebekah Chung and Hughes. He shares his thoughts on the Texas redistricting map and whether we could see something similar play out here in Kansas.

Smith also talked about the role taxes, Medicaid, marijuana and the Department of Governmental Efficiency will play in the upcoming election.

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