Hundreds gather for rally at Kansas Capitol as midterm campaigns hit homestretch

Kansans eager to participate in the Nov. 3 election gather at the Capitol, an event offering an opportunity to renew opposition to President Donald Trump.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: October 18, 2026

Words: 888

Last Updated: 41 minutes ago

Body Text Preview

TOPEKA — Howard Tyler and Mary Oswald arrived early to secure a spot at the front of the crowd for Saturday’s pre-election rally outside the Kansas Capitol.

The Horton siblings made the trip to Topeka because they wanted to be conspicuous about their commitment to the power of voting and to register discontent with current management of government, especially at the federal level under President Donald Trump. The gathering hosted by the decentralized, grassroots Kansas …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us