WICHITA — The Kansas Republican Party will host the first Republican gubernatorial debate as part of its annual state convention on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wichita Hyatt Regency in the Eagle Ballroom.

Five candidates for the Kansas Republican gubernatorial nomination are currently slated to participate: Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer M.D., Wink Hartman, Mark Hutton,Secretary of State Kris Kobach and Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer.

Kansas Republican Party Vice-Chair Ashley Hutchison will serve as emcee and timekeeper. Jennifer Szambecki will serve as moderator.

The moderator, along with a panel of Kansas industry leaders will pose issue-specific questions, and each candidate will be given two minutes to answer. If a candidate mentions another candidate on stage by name, that candidate will be given one minute for rebuttal.

The debate can be viewed via live stream on Kansas Republican Party’s Facebook page.

Visit to kansas.gop/2018-convention for updated information and ticket purchases.