Former Gov. Jeff Colyer picked up a key endorsement Monday in his bid to reclaim the governorship, earning the backing of U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, as he launched a full-throated appeal as the "only conservative" in the nascent race.
It comes as Colyer formally announced his gubernatorial bid at the Capitol Plaza Hotel — a race he already effectively entered when he announced the beginnings of a campaign apparatus in February.
Marshall's endorsement could be a key asset in winning over conservative voters, especially proponents of former President Donald Trump. And it helps Colyer burnish his conservative credentials as he aims to distinguish himself from his chief rival, Attorney General Derek Schmidt, in the bid to take on Gov. Laura Kelly next November's general election.