The Republican Race for Kansas State Treasurer is over. Last night, State Senator, Caryn Tyson, conceded defeat to State Representative Steven Johnson in the race for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer. In a statement, Tyson thanked her supporters saying they ran a great race and while the campaign is over, she will continue to work to protect citizens freedoms and make Kansas a shining state in the Nation.
Tyson requested a recount in six counties as the margin remained tight throughout the vote canvassing process. By the time all 105 counties reported official results, Johnson held the edge by 475 votes. Claiming victory, Johnson vowed to work harder than ever to win in November.
The Secretary of State’s office said it expected to have an update regarding the recounts available sometime today, Thursday, August 18. Johnson moves on to face current treasurer, Democrat Lynn Rogers, on the November Ballot. Tyson will continue her service in the Kansas Senate. State Senate seats are not up for election this year.
