WASHINGTON _ Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate four days ahead of the filing deadline.
The Wichita Republican's decision to forgo the race to replace retiring Sen. Pat Roberts comes hours after Kansans For Life's PAC announced its decision to endorse Rep. Roger Marshall. It was a huge blow to Wagle's candidacy, which was framed largely around her efforts to pass an anti-abortion amendment this legislative session.
Wagle pointed to conversations with party leaders and concerns that a divided Republican electorate could be a boost to Democrat Barbara Bollier in the general election.
