Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Laura Kelly has landed a big name endorsement today with a video release from former Republican Governor Bill Graves.

Graves, who served two terms as Kansas Secretary of State followed by two terms as Governor, becomes the latest in a growing line of Republican leaders who are publicly supporting Kelly over Republican Kris Kobach. In his endorsement message, Graves lauds Kelly as a leader that brings people together – across the aisle – to solve problems. “Laura has integrity, and I know she will bring Kansans together regardless of party to solve problems,” Graves said.

Other prominent Republicans who have endorsed Kelly are former Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger, State Senator Barbara Bollier, State Representative Joy Koesten, and former President of the Kansas Senate Dick Bond.

Bollier has been criticized and punished by Senate President Susan Wagle for daring to put a candidate over party. Bollier was stripped of her position on the Senate Health Committee. Bollier, as a physician, is a natural for that committee. House Republicans were warned to keep their endorsements to themselves if they can’t endorse Kobach. Rep. Koesten was defeated in her primary campaign by a conservative Republican.

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