The August primary is less than two weeks away.

Even though Republicans and Democrats square off on August 7, one candidate won't have anything to worry about until the general election.

“I'm really looking to present Kansans with an alternative to a two-party system that hasn't been serving them and is daily allowing the greatness of our country and state to slip away,” said Greg Orman, Independent candidate for governor.

You might remember him from the 2014 race for U.S. Senate when he ran against Pat Roberts.

He doesn’t think he’s a spoiler in this race.

"I think the way a Kansan wastes their vote is to vote for another Democrat, or another Republican, the reality is the system of government is just not working for people,” said Orman.

We asked WSU political science professor, Dr. Neal Allen, about Orman's impact on the race for governor.

"Orman probably hurts the Democrats more than he hurts the Republicans, third party or Independent candidacies usually hurt the party out of party out of power, because they draw more of the time for a change voters,” said Allen.

Orman says he's not paying much attention to the primary, instead focusing on the issues as he tours the state.

"Fifty-plus percent of Millennials consider themselves Independent, so if we can create a place like Kansas that embraces independence, that allows them to fully participate in our communities and our government, I think that's going to be part of the way we inspire them to stay here,” said Orman.

Dr. Allen boils down how the party candidates are faring with primary voting underway.

"On the Democratic side for the first time in decades, there is a real race between multiple, viable candidates….Republican side looks like there are two heavyweights, Jeff Colyer the current governor who is trying to win a full term on his own, and then Kris Kobach, well known and important Secretary of State for a state in the history of the United States probably,” said Allen.

A big question will be if President Donald Trump endorses a candidate.

In 2014 when Orman challenged Kansas Senator Pat Roberts, he got 42 percent of the vote.

In order to get on the ballot as a candidate for Governor, Orman must submit a petition with at least five thousand signatures from qualified voters.