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Ted Cruz to help get conservative vote out for Pat Roberts

December 20, 2015

Ted Cruz to help get conservative vote out for Pat Roberts

Republican Sen. Pat Roberts is bringing Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to campaign for him in Kansas, where polls show him trailing the independent candidate in a contest that could decide which party wins control of the U.S. Senate.

Kansas court rules Dems don’t need Senate nominee – in blow to Republican

December 20, 2015

Kansas court rules Dems don’t need Senate nominee – in blow to Republican

A Kansas state court has ruled that Democrats do not have to field a candidate this fall against Republican Sen. Pat Roberts, in a decision that could boost independent Greg Orman in his bid to unseat the longtime GOP senator.

GOP governor in tough race in deep-red Kansas -- though stripper tale could dent rival

December 20, 2015

GOP governor in tough race in deep-red Kansas -- though stripper tale could dent rival

An anti-incumbent mood is threatening powerful Republicans in traditionally conservative Kansas this year, and not even Sam Brownback -- who represented the state in Congress for 16 years and now serves as governor -- is safe.

Kansas government approves sex toy auction to settle scofflaw's tax debt

December 20, 2015

Kansas government approves sex toy auction to settle scofflaw's tax debt

Thousands of sex toys seized by the Kansas Department of Revenue are about to hit the auction block.

GOP heavyweights flock to Kansas to boost Roberts after race shakeup

December 20, 2015

GOP heavyweights flock to Kansas to boost Roberts after race shakeup

Republican Party heavyweights are flocking to Kansas in a bid to boost longtime GOP Sen. Pat Roberts, in the latest sign that a recent and bizarre shakeup in the race has put his seat in toss-up territory.

Kansas senator quits Eisenhower Memorial project

December 20, 2015

Kansas senator quits Eisenhower Memorial project

After more than a decade of planning and millions spent to build a memorial near the National Mall honoring the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a key lawmaker who has helped oversee the project from the start is stepping away.

Dole campaigns for Roberts in Kansas Senate race

December 20, 2015

Dole campaigns for Roberts in Kansas Senate race

A newly upholstered chair and an American flag dominated Village Square Mall on the west side of Dodge City, the Kansas hometown of Sen. Pat Roberts, who is seeking re-election. But the man who took the seat -- and who commanded the audience of more than 200 -- wasn't Roberts.

Kansas must remove Dem candidate from Senate ballot, state court rules

December 20, 2015

Kansas must remove Dem candidate from Senate ballot, state court rules

Kansas must remove the name of the Democratic candidate against Republican Sen. Pat Roberts from the ballot, the state Supreme Court declared Thursday, in a unanimous ruling that could influence the fight for control of the U.S. Senate.

GOP Sen. Roberts in fight of political career after bizarre twists shake up race

December 20, 2015

GOP Sen. Roberts in fight of political career after bizarre twists shake up race

Kansas Republican Sen. Pat Roberts has served 17 years in the Senate without facing a serious challenge. But the 78-year-old lawmaker has been unexpectedly thrust into the most contentious fight of his political career.

Democrat Chad Taylor sues to get name off Kansas Senate ballot

December 20, 2015

Democrat Chad Taylor sues to get name off Kansas Senate ballot

Taylor filed his petition Tuesday, naming Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach as the defendant.