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Kansas Gov. Kelly's veto of GOP-drawn map survives, for now, after 'circus' in Senate

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Senate fell short Monday in its attempt to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of a Republican-supported congressional map that opponents denounce as racially gerrymandered.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2022

Kelly vetoes Kansas redistricting proposal splitting Wyandotte County, calls for fair maps

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly rejected a Republican-drawn congressional map on Thursday that would have split Wyandotte County, diluting minority voting strength in the Kansas City region.

Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2022

Kansas governor vetoes redistricting plan targeting Democrat

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a Republican redistricting plan that would make it harder for the lone Kansas Democrat in Congress to win reelection this year

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022