Senator Pat Roberts’ political career is likely coming to an end.
Roberts made the announcement at the Kansas Department of Agriculture headquarters in Manhattan.
Audio from KWCH in Wichita.
Roberts, 82, has spent better than 40 years involved in politics. He was first elected to the US House in 1980 and served in the House until moving to the Senate in 1996.
This sets the stage for a possible battle royale for Roberts’ seat. Several prominent Republicans could run, including current Congressman Roger Marshall, former Congressman Kevin Yoder, current State Attorney General Derek Schmidt and former Secretary of State Kris Kobach. One Democrat, former US Attorney for Kansas Barry Grissom, has also expressed interest in the seat.
8:15 am Friday: Senator Pat Roberts to announce political future Friday
Will he run or retire?
That’s a question US Senator Pat Roberts has been asked repeatedly since the November elections. And it appears he will answer that question Friday morning.
Roberts will announce his decision shortly after 11 am at the Kansas Department of Agriculture headquarters in Manhattan. Roberts, 82, has spent better than 40 years involved in politics. He was first elected to the US House in 1980 and served in the House until moving to the Senate in 1996.
