GOP House candidate losing support as questions surface about background

GOP cuts loose its own candidate after abuse claims surface in court records

Republican support for Kansas House candidate Ann Reinhart evaporated this week after court records surfaced detailing a history of domestic violence and child abuse allegations against her, with both the state GOP's campaign arm and the Kansas Chamber of Commerce pulling their backing days apart.Reinhart is running for the House District 41 seat in Leavenworth County, currently held by outgoing Rep. Pat Proctor, against Democrat and former lawm…

GOP House candidate losing support as questions surface about background

The campaign of a Republican House candidate started collapsing Wednesday as two major groups pulled their support for her in House District 41 in Leavenworth County because of questions about her background. A spokesperson for The Republican House Campaign Committee said it would not support Ann Reinhart in her bid for the House seat now held by outgoing Republican state Rep. Pat Proctor, who is running for secretary of state. Also late Thursda…