The Kansas State Fair debate is traditionally regarded as the start of the general election — but in 2022, it was defined by an issue that has absorbed Kansas for months: abortion.
Kansas economy core part of debate for Kelly, Schmidt
"Both candidates hit hard on what their campaigns are about," Bob Beatty, a professor of political science at Washburn University, said after the debate. "When Governor Kelly suggests everything is just fine and everything is working, I suggest she go talk with real Kansans who are trying to hire people," he said.
And Kelly pointed to efforts to shepherd through a reduction in the state sales tax on food, which passed the Legislature in 2022 but won’t go into effect until next year, with a full reduction not occurring until 2025. Education has long been one of the top issues in the race. Kelly has frequently touted the full funding of schools under her watch, though this has been due to lawmakers following requirements laid out by the Kansas Supreme Court.
Notably, the debate did not feature either Libertarian Seth Cordell or Dennis Pyle, who will appear on the ballot in November as an independent.
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