OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Republican third District Congressional candidate Amanda Adkins says she hears about two issues greater than any others when she’s out speaking to Kansans.
“It’s the financial system, and it truly is security and safety. These are the 2 issues I hear most from folks.” mentioned Adkins.
How Adkins and Democratic Congresswoman Sharice Davids view abortion may additionally play a task in November. Davids mentioned she’s been clear for the reason that begin that she helps abortion rights. She argued Adkins hasn’t been as clear on her stance.
“I undoubtedly assume that she has not been as clear recently as she was even previous to the Constitutional Modification vote,” Davids mentioned on Thursday. “She was very clearly in favor of the Constitutional Modification that might have allowed for a complete ban in our state.”
Kansans soundly defeated the modification although, which stored an abortion a constitutional proper.
“All the things in our nation has modified with the Dobbs determination,” Adkins mentioned Thursday when requested if she’s modified her stance on abortion for the reason that outcomes of the “Worth Them Each” Modification.
“That is now a state-level challenge. I’ve been very straight ahead with those who I’m a pro-life candidate. The selections at this level are going to be made on the state and native stage by folks.”
Adkins mentioned she doesn’t assist a federal ban on abortions.
FiveThirtyEight charges Kansas’ third District race as a “toss up.” A ballot confirmed Adkins with a 1% lead over Davids, however the ballot was taken again in July.