Campaign signs dot the entrance to an Olathe Republican party picnic and straw poll on June 26. The picnic featured dozens of candidates running for office in Johnson County and statewide. The primary election is Aug. 3. Staff photo by Danedri Thompson


Kevin Yoder, who is running to represent Kansas’ third district which includes Gardner and Edgerton in the U.S. House of Representatives, gives a stump speech during an Olathe Republican Party event last weekend. Yoder is one of more than a half dozen candidates vying to replace Rep. Dennis Moore. Staff photo by Danedri Thompson


Secretary of State candidate Kris Kobach takes his turn at the podium during the Olathe Republican Party picnic on June 26. Kobach faces two opponents in the Republican primary for Secretary of State – J.R. Claeys and Elizabeth Ensley. The primary election is Aug. 3. Staff photo by Danedri Thompson