Democrat hopes to pull off upset for U.S. House seat with military experience, disapproval of Trump

By: Sherman Smith

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 895

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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TOPEKA — Retired Air Force Col. Chris Carmichael believes he can defeat Republican U.S. Rep. Ron Estes in the 4th District congressional race, even though the incumbent won the seat by a 30-point margin two years ago.

A Democrat hasn’t represented the Wichita-area district since Dan Glickman lost his reelection bid in 1994.

But Carmichael, an Andover Democrat who hopes his 31-year military career will win over “middle ground voters,” said this year is different …

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