Rep. John Carmichael, a Wichita Democrat awarded a new two-year term, said he was more optimistic, pegging the anticipated gain among Democrats at 10 to 20 seats in the House. He said success of Democrats would help determine whether moderate Rep. Russell Jennings, R-Lakin, or conservatives Rep. Ron Ryckman, R-Olathe, or House Majority Leader Jene Vickrey, R-Louisburg, can become House speaker.

“It will be very clear moderate Republicans and Democrats will control the Kansas House,” he said. “We will see if the governor arrives ready to work with people of his party and Democrats.”

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