JOHNSON COUNTY — There is a crowded field running for Kansas governor and the top two republican candidates are using social media to celebrate or dispute the result of an early straw poll.

Governor Jeff Colyer edged rival Secretary of State Kris Kobach in the weekend straw poll of the Olathe GOP.

JUST IN: Governor Colyer wins the Olathe Republican Picnic Straw poll with 53% of the vote. The #ColyerCrew is gaining momentum! #ksleg #ksgov pic.twitter.com/v6xIcgWqxP

— Dr. Jeff Colyer (@DrJeffColyer) June 30, 2018

The poll was taken after the two candidates in the race for the republic nomination for governor spoke at the annual Olathe faith and freedom picnic at Cedar Lake Park.

It shows Colyer with a comfortable lead. Kobach, the champion of strict voter ID laws claimed there was voter fraud.

It’s a shame we couldn’t have an honest straw poll today in Olathe. The governor prepaid for 106 people to vote! We are grassroots. They are Astroturf. #VoterFraud #ksleg #GrassrootsVsAstroturf

— Kris W. Kobach (@KrisKobach1787) June 30, 2018

The primary election in Kansas is Tuesday August 7.