Former Republican Congressman Jim Ryun threw his support behind Congressman Todd Tiahrt’s bid for U.S. Senate.
Ryun represented the 2nd Congressional District until he was ousted by former Rep. Nancy Boyda, a Democrat.
Tiahrt, a Goddard Republican, is running against fellow Republican Rep. Jerry Moran, who currently represents the 1st Congressional District which encompasses most of western Kansas.
The two are hoping to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Republican Sen. Sam Brownback, who is stepping down and running for Kansas governor in 2010.
Below is Ryun’s endorsement letter.
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Republican National Committeeman Mike Pompeo has announced that his cousin, state Rep. Aaron Jack, will serve as campaign manager in Pompeo’s bid to replace U.S. Rep. Todd Tiahrt in the Kansas Fourth District.
“As someone who has run his own race successfully, I know the day-to-day operations of the campaign will be in good hands,” Pompeo said in a statement.
Jack, R-Andover, was elected to represent the 99th House District last year.
“It will be very satisfying to be able to work with a family member who I know shares my conservative values,” Pompeo added.
Pompeo also named Goddard native Kelly Reynolds as deputy campaign manager and organizational director.
Reynolds is a former intern to Tiahrt who more recently worked on the presidential campaign of Arizona Sen. John McCain.
State Sen. Dick Kelsey, R-Goddard, is also seeking the congressional seat being vacated by Tiahrt, who is running against U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran for the Senate seat being vacated by Sam Brownback, who is running for governor.
The Kansas Republican Party announced today that executive director Christian Morgan will step down “to pursue other opportunities.”
The news release went on to say:
“‘The last two years as Executive Director of the Kansas Republican Party have been one of the most enjoyable times of my life,’ said Morgan. ‘It has been an honor to serve Republican elected officials in Kansas, and has been great getting to know the thousands of Republicans statewide while working towards getting Republicans elected…’
“Morgan’s last day as Kansas GOP Executive Director will be March 31.”