A buzz saw cut through the potential House leadership for the next legislative session when voters rejected the heir-apparent for House speaker and a likely candidate to be the chamber's majority leader.
House Majority Leader Chris Croft of Overland Park was cut down by a political newcomer who had raised little money, killing his chances to succeed Dan Hawkins of Wichita as House Speaker.
Republican state Rep. Sean Tarwater of Stilwell - mentioned as candidate for House majority leader - lost his race by 41 votes but that could still change as advance mail ballots continuing coming in through Friday . . .
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