Winner of September special election to complete unexpired term of retired Nile Dillmore

October 16, 2013 – Topeka, Kans.

John Carmichael, winner of last month’s special election to replace the retiring State Representative Nile Dillmore, will be sworn into office today in a ceremony officiated by Kansas State Supreme Court Justice Carol Beier.  The ceremony, scheduled for 9:30am, will take place in the House of Representatives chamber in the Kansas State Capitol.

“It will be an honor to serve the people of the 92nd District and all the people of Kansas,” said John Carmichael.  “Nile Dillmore was a dedicated public servant who worked hard to serve his constituents, and I look forward to continuing his work as an advocate for the residents of the district, and indeed all of Kansas,” Carmichael said.

Carmichael expressed his willingness to tackle the difficult issues facing the state.  “When the legislature goes into session early next year, we will have to deal with the thorny issues of tax fairness, fully funding public schools, and preserving the integrity of our judicial system,” said Carmichael.  “The past few years have seen an erosion of the balanced, moderate approach to state government that Kansans expect and deserve.  I will work hard to restore that balance, and pledge to have an open door to the people of this district,” he said.