Former Kansas legislator files to run for Leavenworth House seat, focusing on bipartisanship

By: Baya Burgess

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 274

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — Former state legislator Jeff Pittman of Leavenworth is seeking to return to the House with a campaign message grounded in bipartisanship.

Pittman, a Democrat who served in the House from 2017-2021 and Senate from 2021-2025, chose a Republican campaign treasurer, according to a May 27 press release.

“I’m running because Leavenworth citizens deserve experienced leadership, commonsense focus on local results, and a unifying voice,” Pittman said in the release.

Republican Ann Reinhart is …

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