Lifelong Wichitan seeks to fill statehouse vacancy left by resignation of Nile Dillmore

August 16, 2013 – Wichita, Kans.

John Carmichael, former chairman of the Kansas Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, and of the Kansas Human Rights Commission, will be announcing his candidacy for Kansas House of Representatives, District 92.  Rep. Nile Dillmore, the incumbent, has told officials of his planned retirement from the Legislature, effective at the close of the upcoming special session.

“Like everyone I know, I was surprised and disappointed to learn of Nile Dillmore’s decision to retire,” said John Carmichael.  “His decision to leave Topeka is a loss not only to our community but to our state as well,” Carmichael said.

The vacancy will be filled by the Democratic precinct committee members from the 92nd district.  The election will likely be held in late September or early October, and the newly elected representative will serve out the remainder of the term, concluding in January, 2015.

Carmichael has taken the first steps towards organizing his campaign committee by appointing Scott Poor, former executive director of the Kansas Republican Party, as his treasurer.  “Extreme partisanship does not lead to good government.  Moderation and a willingness to listen to others are the keys to fixing the unfortunate state of affairs at our state capitol,” Carmichael said.  “Having served as an advisor to moderate candidates of both parties I assure you that if elected, I will recognize that a legislator represents all of his or her constituents.”