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The race for Kansas' top law enforcement job

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Republican Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach wants voters to judge him by his record but Democratic challenger Chris Mann is making that record a target. We’ll have a look at the race for Kansas attorney general. Plus: a recap of last week's rollercoaster over congressional maps in Missouri.

There’s a rematch this year in the race for Kansas attorney general. Sitting Republican Kris Kobach is taking on Democratic challenger Chris Mann in what’s expected to be a tight contest. As Kansas Statehouse Reporter Zach Boblitt explains, the race could hinge on whether Kansans support Kobach’s record as attorney general.

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