Kobach Wins GOP Primary For Kansas Secretary Of State

By AP/KCUR

A law professor who helped draft Arizona's new immigration statute won the Republican primary for Kansas secretary of state.

Kris Kobach defeated two other GOP candidates Tuesday- Shawnee County Election Commissioner Elizabeth Ensley of Topeka and former chief executive officer of the National Association of Government Contractors J.R. Claeys of Salina.

Kobach had linked illegal immigration to voter fraud. Because of his immigration work critics question whether he will be a full-time secretary of state.

Kobach will face appointed Democratic incumbent Chris Biggs of Junction City, who won out over state Sen. Chris Steineger of Kansas City.