The treasurer for Independent gubernatorial candidate Greg Orman has resigned and endorsed Democratic candidate Laura Kelly.

KTKA reports that Tim Owens on Tuesday issued a statement saying that he was resigning "to unite behind Senator Laura Kelly and stop Kris Kobach."

"I'm honored to have Tim Owens' support in my campaign for governor," Kelly's campaign said on Facebook. "This is a pivotal election, and like Tim said, we cannot risk the future of our state."

Orman responded with a statement that said he accepted the former state senator's resignation. 

"Tim believes that the best path forward is with an establishment candidate like Laura Kelly. I wish Tim well, but have told him that my campaign is about the people of Kansas, not about establishment figures in Topeka," Orman said.