Kansas Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback plans to announce his choice for lieutenant governor next week.

Brownback has scheduled rallies in eight cities for Tuesday and Wednesday to introduce his running mate to potential voters in the Aug. 3 GOP primary.

Spokeswoman Sherriene Jones-Sontag is declining to comment, but an invitation to supporters shows the first event will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Metcalf 127 Shopping Center in Overland Park.

The pair will travel to Topeka to file with the secretary of state’s office at 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Rallies in Pittsburg and Wichita are scheduled for Tuesday, followed by events Wednesday in Hutchinson, Garden City, Hays and Salina