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Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
State Government August 31, 2021 - 5:30 am

Jeff Colyer diagnosed with prostate cancer, ends campaign for Kansas governor

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — Jeff Colyer announced Monday he was ending his campaign for Kansas governor and […]

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Health July 21, 2021 - 9:51 am

COVID-19 surge: Unvaccinated frustrate Sebelius, socialist ‘lunacy’ irritates Colyer

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Former Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius generated political blowback by comparing people rejecting COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals who brazenly threatened the health of others by driving while intoxicated or by fouling air in public spaces with cigarette smoke.

Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector
State Government June 24, 2021 - 7:13 pm

Colyer joins Schmidt in pledging opposition to critical race theory in Kansas schools

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

Exploring critical race theory would only lead to young children hating the United States, ex-Gov. Jeff Colyer said Thursday. “America is a special place.”

State Government April 19, 2021 - 1:37 pm

Colyer takes plunge in Republican race for governor, earns backing from Marshall

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — Former Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer formally launched a campaign for the Republican nomination […]

Kansas Reflector
State Government April 5, 2021 - 2:46 pm

Political wonks offer early analysis of off-and-running Kansas governor’s race

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Declarations by Attorney General Derek Schmidt and former Gov. Jeff Colyer in March about campaigning for governor against Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly likely came too early for most voters.

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