(KAIR)--An endorsement for the Democratic candidate seeking election to the 63rd District Kansas House of Representatives.
That comes as Jerry Henry, who currently holds the position, endorses W. Brett Niebling.
Word of the endorsement came in the form of a press release received by MSC News Monday.
Henry, the ranking Minority Member of the House Appropriations Committee, is not seeking re-election. Instead, he is planning to make a bid for the 1st District Kansas Senate seat, currently held by Republican Dennis Pyle, of rural Hiawatha.
Neither Henry, of Cummings, nor Pyle, have yet formally filed for the position.
Niebling, a Doniphan County native, is challenged in his run for the House Seat by Republican John Eplee, an Atchison Physician.
Candidates have until noon June 1st to file.
The Kansas Primary Election is set for August 2nd, followed by the General Election on November 8th.
Editor's Note: It is the policy of MSC News to cover individual endorsements in state races provided by standing members of the House and Senate only, and not endorsement's provided by PACS, special interest groups, organization's, individuals, etc.
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