Two Kansas Candidates Withdraw Due to Health | Lawrence News

Two Kansas House candidates, Clarke Sanders and Cody Ward, have pulled out of the November election due to serious health issues — Sanders, the incumbent, was hospitalized, while Ward, the GOP nominee, cited medical hardship. Both were approved for removal by Secretary of State Scott Schwab under state law. Sanders will stay in office until January, while Ward’s withdrawal forces a fast-moving Republican Party convention in Saline County to pick his replacement. The new GOP candidate will face Democrat Miranda Bachman in District 69 and Democrat Mark Schaukowitch in District 110 — both races now hinge on a quick nomination. Ward, who campaigned on rural values, gun rights, and anti-abortion stances, is recovering, with Schaukowitch offering his support. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/31352adceb6c3705