Two Republican nominees for Kansas House withdraw from ballot due to health complications

A pair of Kansas House Republicans — Clarke Sanders and Cody Ward — decide not to seek election on the November ballot due to significant health challenges.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 569

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — The withdrawal of two Kansas House candidates from the November general election requires Republican officials to promptly select replacement nominees.

Rep. Clarke Sanders, the incumbent Salina Republican, had his name removed Wednesday from the 69th District ballot due to medical issues resulting in his hospitalization. He has held the House seat since 2021 and intends to remain in office until his current term expires in January. In the August primary, Sanders was unopposed.

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