Kansas gubernatorial election, 2018 (Sins of our Trump)

The 2018 Kansas gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 2018, to elect the next Governor of Kansas. Incumbent Sam Brownback resigned after being confirmed to Donald Trump's cabinet, February 11, 2018. Jeff Coyler, his successor lost the nomination to Kris Kobach. Although Kobach was ahead in all the polls, Svaty won in a stunning upset.