Author: Danedri Herbert

Running for governor isn’t for the faint of heart or the underfunded. It takes stamina, strategy, staff, travel, door-knocking, message discipline, and the ability to lead a team through nonstop demands. The price tag is steep. The pressure is real. That’s why the Kansas GOP plays a critical role. We don’t pick candidates, but we do fight to keep Kansas competitive. We build the voter file, train volunteers, support grassroots organizing, get out the vote, and keep Democrats on defense every step of the way. If we want to win in 2026, we have to start preparing now. Infrastructure, data, communications, and turnout—none

Nominate a Republican for the Boyd Volunteer of the Year Award The Kansas GOP Awards Committee knows that volunteers are the backbone of the Republican Party but often go unrecognized. Now, YOU can help show our appreciation by nominating an outstanding advocate and volunteer for the Huck Boyd Award. The KSGOP will award the Huck Boyd Award for the years 2024 and 2025 at the winter convention next January. The Huck Boyd Award is named for the former 1960 and 1964 gubernatorial candidate who also served as the Kansas Republican National Committeeman for 20 years until his death in 1987.

2026 Convention set for Jan. 30 in Wichita Mark your calendars for our 2026 Winter Convention! You won’t want to miss the FIRST Republican Gubernatorial Debate of the year, our annual Bob Dole Dinner, RED Reception, Silent Auction, Special Guests and Vendors, State Committee Meeting and MORE! Details to follow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, July 22, 2025 Kansas GOP Chair issues statement on Ethan Corson entering Governor’s race In response to Ethan Corson announcing he will run for Kansas Governor, Kansas GOP Chair Danedri Herbert issued the following statement: “Ethan Corson is nothing but a lap dog for Governor Kelly’s failed policies and a continuation of Biden-era extremism. He is clearly out of touch with Kansas voters and families. He voted against tax cuts, wants boys to compete against our daughters in sports programs, and faithfully supports DEI policies and gender mutilation surgeries for children. Ethan is more aligned with radical Washington Democrats than the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, June 12, 2025 In response to the Israel’s strikes on Iran, Kansas GOP Chair Danedri Herbert issued the following statement: “The Kansas GOP stands behind our closest ally in the Middle East, Israel, in its preemptive strikes against Iran. It was an act of self defense, and Israel was well within its rights to protect its citizens by destroying Iran’s nuclear capability.”