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Former Kansas GOP governor backing Democrat for Senate

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Former Kansas GOP governor explains why he's backing Democrat Adam Hamilton for Senate

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  1. Religion News

    How megapastor Adam Hamilton could break the GOP’s hold on Kansas (opens Religion News)

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    LEAWOOD, Kansas (RNS) — While Democrats have long been considered a longshot for statewide races in Kansas, the Rev. Adam Hamilton's candidacy has proven unexpectedly competitive.

  2. PBS NewsHour

    Former Kansas GOP governor explains why he's backing Democrat Adam Hamilton for Senate (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves, a Republican, crossed party lines to endorse Democrat Adam Hamilton in his bid to unseat Republican Sen. Roger Marshall. Graves said the country is facing "increasing partisan gridlock and division" and that it's "time Kansas does something different.

  3. Crosscut

    Former Kansas GOP governor backing Democrat for Senate (opens Crosscut)

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    Former Kansas GOP governor explains why he's backing Democrat Adam Hamilton for Senate

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