Kobach signals intent to run for Kansas attorney general

Kansas conservative Kris Kobach has appointed a treasurer for a run at Kansas attorney general. It's a strong signal that he plans another attempt at a political comeback after losing races for governor and U.S. Senate. Kobach's appointment of a treasurer is necessary under Kansas law for him to raise money for a 2022 campaign, and he did it late Wednesday. He scheduled a 1 p.m. news conference in Wichita to announce his plans. Kobach is a former Kansas secretary of state known nationally for advocating voter identification laws. He also was the first prominent Kansas elected official to endorse President Donald Trump in 2016.