The Latest: Colyer wants Kobach deputy to step aside, too
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Latest on the unsettled Republican primary race between Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer and Secretary of State Kris Kobach (all times local):
3:55 p.m.
An aide to Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer says Secretary of State Kris Kobach's top deputy also shouldn't advise county election officials while their tight Republican primary battle hangs in the balance.
Colyer spokesman Kendall Marr said the governor objects to Kobach having Assistant Secretary of State Eric Rucker take over Kobach's election duties while the race is unresolved.
Kobach announced Friday that he's stepping away from those duties until after the final primary vote is certified by the state.