Kelly will have to continue to work to find consensus on the budget and other policy initiatives . Kelly ’ s understanding of the politics and personalities in the legislature will continue to prove useful as she begins her second term as governor .
Attorney General . Kris Kobach revived his political career after recent electoral losses for governor and the United States Senate . Kobach successfully defeated Democrat Chris Mann 51 % to 49 %.
This was a hard-fought race which saw Kobach tone down some of the rhetoric from his past races . However , there is no doubt that Kobach will continue to be a torch bearer for conservative Republican policies .
Insurance Commissioner . The current Insurance
Commissioner Vicki Schmidt easily defeated her Democrat opponent Kiel Corkran by a 63-37 split . This total was nearly identical to her victory from four years earlier .
Secretary of State . The incumbent Secretary of State , Scott Schwab , was also successful in winning another term in the position . Schwab won 59-38 against Jeanna Repass , his Democrat opponent .
State Treasurer . Finally , current Republican State Representative Steven Johnson successfully defeated the Democrat incumbent and current State Treasurer Lynn Rogers by 54-41 . This result was a considerably wider margin than some politicos had anticipated . Johnson will bring his numerous years working on budget and financial issues as a legislator to the office .
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As has been the case in
recent years , the changing demographics and voting patterns in Johnson County proved to be one of the more interesting observations ...
However , it does appear that Republicans will have the majority , albeit a narrow one , in the House while control of the Senate may not be determined for weeks ."
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