Given the Sunflower State’s solid conservative credentials, the referendum’s defeat might qualify as Kansas’ second-biggest upset in recent memory (college football fans won’t soon forget No. It is a largely white state and many Kansans identify as Christians, with a sizable evangelical constituency. But on the other hand, Kansas State University political scientist Brianne Heidbreder points to Kansas’ political unpredictably dating back to 1861, when it became the 34th state. (Typically, there is no reason for them to vote in the primary as most races only draw one Democrat in GOP-dominated Kansas.) In fact, we commit to increasing our support as Kansas becomes a destination state for abortion.

Source: Washington Post August 05, 2022 13:04 UTC