The trailblazing Kansas Republican served three terms and was known for her independent, centrist politics. Nancy Kassebaum Baker pioneering Kansas senator dies at Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The trailblazing Kansas Republican served three terms and was known for her independent, centrist politics.S1

• Nancy Kassebaum Baker pioneering Kansas senator dies atS2

• Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas has diedS3