KANSAS CITY, Kan. — With advance voting underway in Kansas ahead of the November 8, general election, the Biden administration sent U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Labor Secretary Martin Walsh to campaign for Democrat candidates Governor Laura Kelly and Rep. Sharice Davids.
Walsh appeared with Kansas 3rd District Democratic Representative Sharice Davids in Edgerton for a supply chain-focused event. Governor Laura Kelly was not in attendance.
"As the trucking industry continues to face a driver shortage, training and retaining drivers is imperative so we can unstick our supply chain," Davids wrote on social media. "I’m glad Secretary Walsh got to visit Kansas 3rd District today to see the great things happening at the Johnson County Community College CDL program."
Davids is trying to hold off GOP challenger Amanda Adkins.
Buttigieg addressed a rally for candidates in Kansas City, Kansas. Senate candidate Mark Holland, Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Rogers and KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas attended. Governor Laura Kelly did not attend the event.
Kelly was on a tour of Quest Diagnostics in nearby Lenexa, according to her social media page. She reminds those who follow her on Twitter that she is "committed to show she works with all Kansans – no matter their party or politics."
On Friday, former Vice President Mike Pence will appear with Derek Schmidt at B&C Barbecue in Wichita, according to Schmidt’s campaign.
Fellow Republicans, Sen. Jerry Moran and Reps. Ron Estes, Tracey Mann and Jake LaTurner are also expected to attend the campaign event.