As Democrats elsewhere squabble among themselves, Kansas voters just want to win

By: Clay Wirestone

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: August 10, 2026

Words: 978

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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For Kansas Democrats, winning isn’t everything. It’s the only thing.

That’s the key to unlocking the results of Tuesday’s primary election, and it explains why Democrats in the Sunflower State have resisted the siren song of socialist and leftist candidates heard elsewhere across the nation this midterm cycle.

Indeed, an out-and-proud communist candidate in Lawrence lost his bid to unseat incumbent Democratic state Rep. Suzanne Wikle. She won 78%-22%. Sarah Preu challenged …

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