Ron Estes

Kansas Republicans In Congress Say They'll Object To Certification Of Election Results

By • Jan 4, 2021
Noah Fortson / NPR

Four Republican members of the Kansas Congressional delegation plan to object when Congress meets Wednesday to certify the Electoral College.

Estes Wins Reelection In Kansas' 4th Congressional District

By • Nov 3, 2020
Fernando Salazar / for KMUW

Republican U.S. Rep. Ron Estes will stay in Congress after winning re-election Tuesday night in Kansas’ 4th District.

Susan Estes Joins Husband, Ron, In The Winner's Circle On Election Night

By • Nov 3, 2020
Fernando Salazar/For KMUW

Another member of the Estes family will represent Kansans as Susan Estes won her race for a seat in the Kansas House.

Estes, a former teacher, is married to U.S. Congressmen Ron Estes, who also won his race Tuesday night.

Susan Estes defeated Democratic challenger Matt Fox, a middle school teacher and wrestling coach in Douglass, with 56% of the vote.

The seat is part of the 125-member Kansas House of Representatives. District 87 represents portions of east Wichita.

Coronavirus, Trade Shape Race Between Estes And Lombard In Kansas' 4th District

By • Oct 14, 2020
Nadya Faulx / KMUW

In south-central Kansas, Republican U.S. Rep. Ron Estes is seeking a second full term representing a district he won easily in 2018 with almost 60% of the vote.

His message to voters: "Keep Kansas red."

But his Democratic challenger, trade specialist Laura Lombard, says this year's election is much different — because the issues are much different. And she's hopeful she can turn the 4th Congressional District blue for the first time in more than two decades.

Here's where Estes and Lombard stand on some of the biggest issues in this year's election.

4th Congressional District Candidates Estes And Lombard Debate

By • Oct 7, 2020

The two candidates running for Kansas' 4th Congressional District seat met for a debate Tuesday night hosted by KMUW and KWCH Channel 12. Republican Rep. Ron Estes and Democratic candidate Laura Lombard were asked to share their positions on issues such as criminal justice reform, marijuana laws, and, of course, the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it has had on the economy.

Estes Backs LaTurner Over Watkins In 2nd District Primary

By • Jul 16, 2020
LaRissa Lawrie / KMUW/File photo

TOPEKA — U.S. Rep. Ron Estes of Wichita has endorsed state treasurer Jake LaTurner over incumbent Steve Watkins in the 2nd District congressional race.

Estes cited the three felony charges and one misdemeanor charge filed against Watkins this week. He said Watkins' eastern Kansas seat will be in danger if he wins the GOP primary.

Congressional Delegation From Kansas Comments On Impeachment Inquiry

By • Sep 25, 2019
White House

Editor's note: This story was updated on Oct. 2 to include comments from Sen. Jerry Moran. 

The state’s four congressional representatives and Sen. Jerry Moran have weighed in after this week’s announcement from Speaker Nancy Pelosi that the House of Representatives will move forward with an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.

Kansas Congressional Delegation Split On Border Wall Funding Emergency

By • Feb 15, 2019

Kansas U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran is one of several Republicans who expressed concern about President Donald Trump’s declaration Friday of a national emergency to fund construction of a U.S.-Mexico border wall.

As Government Shutdown Continues, Kansas Republicans Blame Democrats

By • Jan 8, 2019

On what threatens to become the longest government shutdown in history, Kansas Republican representatives tend to agree — Democrats are to blame. 

It's the third week of the shutdown, which came after Democrats and Republicans in the Senate failed to reach an agreement on a spending bill that would allocate $5 billion for a border wall. That means it's the third consecutive week thousands of federal workers across the country have gone without pay.

Estes Wins Re-Election In 4th Congressional District Over Thompson

By & • Nov 7, 2018
LaRissa Lawrie / KMUW

Republican Rep. Ron Estes won his re-election bid Tuesday for Kansas' 4th Congressional seat. 

Unofficial numbers show Estes beat Democratic challenger James Thompson with 60 percent of the vote over Thompson’s 40 percent.

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