Gov. Laura Kelly backs Kansas Democrat for US House, wades into Iowa governor’s race

Outgoing Gov. Laura Kelly endorses a Democrat in Kansas' 2nd District congressional race and she taunts the Republican gubernatorial nominee in Iowa.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: October 7, 2026

Words: 575

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly issued the anticipated endorsement Wednesday of a fellow Kansas Democrat campaigning for U.S. House and unexpectedly ventured into the Iowa gubernatorial contest to oppose one of her “constituents.”

The two-term governor from Topeka urged voters Nov. 3 to support Don Coover, a U.S. Army veteran, veterinarian and rancher from Galesburg. He’s campaigning for the 2nd District seat held by Republican U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt.

“Kansans deserve leaders who work hard, …

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