Ultimately, Kelly's inroads among suburban moderate voters (who tend to favor establishment Republicans and Democrats over adamant conservatives) combined with lower rural turnout for Kobach contributed to a narrow Democrat victory in the traditional Republican stronghold.<ref>[https://www.politico.com/election-results/2018/kansas/governor/ Kansas Governor Election Results 2018]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 5, 2021.</ref> | Ultimately, Kelly's inroads among suburban moderate voters (who tend to favor establishment Republicans and Democrats over adamant conservatives) combined with lower rural turnout for Kobach contributed to a narrow Democrat victory in the traditional Republican stronghold.<ref>[https://www.politico.com/election-results/2018/kansas/governor/ Kansas Governor Election Results 2018]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 5, 2021.</ref> |