Press Release

Lt. Governor Candidate Forum

A Candidate Forum has been set for Tuesday, July 24, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Emporia Granada Theatre, 807 Commercial St. The Forum is free and open to the public and will provide an opportunity for the public to hear from candidates in both the Democratic and Republican parties up for election in the August 7 primary for Kansas Lieutenant Governor.

 

Lt. Governor Candidates invited to attend include:

Chris Morrow, Lt. Governor candidate for Carl Brewer (D)

Lynn Rogers, Lt. Governor candidate for Laura Kelly (D)

Katrina Gier Lewison, Lt. Governor candidate for Joshua Svaty (D)

Rosie Hansen, Lt. Governor candidate for Jim Barnett (R)

Tracey Mann, Lt. Governor candidate for Jeff Colyer (R)

Wink Hartman, Lt. Governor candidate for Kris Kobach (R)

Jen Sanderson, Lt. Governor candidate for Ken Seltzer (R)

 

A list of confirmed attendees will be released closer to the forum date.

 

The Primary election will be held on Tuesday, August 7 with advance voting beginning on July 23.  The General elections will be held on Tuesday, November 6 with advance voting beginning on October 22.

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