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GOP hits Kansas governor hard on trans athletes, her new ad

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, the Republican nominee for governor, speaks during a debate with Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly at the Kansas State Fair, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Hutchinson, Kansas. Schmidt supported a proposed anti-abortion amendment to the Kansas Constitution that failed decisively in a statewide vote in August, but says Kelly is far more liberal than Kansas voters on the issue. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly speaks during a debate in her race for reelection at the Kansas State Fair, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Hutchinson, Kansas. The Democratic governor says she's confident that a majority of Kansas voters are with her in opposing a proposed anti-abortion amendment to the Kansas Constitution after it was rejected in August. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, right, the Republican nominee for governor, makes a point during a debate as Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly watches at the Kansas State Fair, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Hutchinson, Kan. Both candidates are appealing to independents and moderate Republicans, who are crucial swing voters. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

GOP hits Kansas governor hard on trans athletes, her new ad