Democratic gubernatorial candidates make their case

Democratic gubernatorial candidates Rep. Jim Ward, Sen. Laura Kelly, Joshua Svaty, Carl Brewer and Arden Andersen discussed gun safety, education and moving Kansas forward during the Lyon County Democratic Town Hall held at Emporia State University’s Preston Family Room in the Memorial Union Saturday.

Wichita teenager Jack Bergeson was also scheduled to take part in the event but was unable to attend.

After each candidate gave opening statements, Lyon County Democratic Party Chair and Moderator Jeremy Adkison opened the floor for questions from the public. Each candidate had two minutes to respond to questions and give potential voters reasons why they would be the best candidate against presumptive Republican nominee and Secretary of State, Kris Kobach.

Gun reform

The first question, directed at Kelly, asked the senator to clarify her position on her past support of the National Rifle Association and the gun lobby.

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