Kansas

In Kansas, five superdelegates committed to Obama are Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, Derby DNC member Lee Kinch, Topeka DNC member Randy Roy, Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson and State Democratic Party Chairman Larry Gates. The only Kansas superdelegate endorsing Clinton so far is State Democratic Party Vice-chairwoman Theresa Krusor.

Superdelegates still undeclared in Kansas are U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda, U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore and Helen Knetzer, of Wichita, president of the National Federation of Democratic Women.

Gates announced his choice for Obama on Monday, after the state party convention had ended. He had said he wanted to remain neutral until after the convention. The state went overwhelmingly for Obama in the party caucus, resulting in 15 delegates for Obama and six for Clinton.

“I feel pretty comfortable where I’m at,” Gates said. “He has Kansas connections. His mother was a Kansan. I think he’s the best candidate because of the way he energizes young people and the Republicans who will cross over to vote for him.”

Gates said he thinks the remaining superdelegates will make their choices known within a few weeks of the June 3 primaries. He said although superdelegates may make an independent choice, probably the most compelling thing they will consider is which candidate has the most delegates. He said he doesn’t think there will be a fight at the national convention.

“I think this process has worked,” Gates said. “It’s been good for us.”

He added that there have been a few scars along the way, but those would prepare the nominee for expected Republican attacks.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma superdelegates who are supporting Obama are Gov. Brad Henry, State Democratic Party Vice-chairwoman Kitti Asberry, Edmond attorney Reggie Whitten, Tulsa attorney Kalyn Free and State Sen. Mike Morgan. Purcell DNC member Betty McElderry so far is the only Oklahoma superdelegate supporting Clinton.

Undeclared Oklahoma superdelegates are U.S. Rep. Dan Boren, Tulsa DNC member Jim Frasier, State Party Chairman Ivan Holmes and Norman DNC member Jay Parmley.

Clinton won the presidential primary in Oklahoma, receiving 24 delegates to Obama’s 14.

Frasier, a Tulsa attorney, said he would announce his decision soon after the June 3 primaries. Asked what he was considering when making his decision, Frasier said: “Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.”

“I’m watching it all,” Frasier said. “I’m looking at the whole thing very carefully.”