UPDATED: Former GOP chair meets with donors as interest in congressional race builds

(UPDATED to reflect statement from Sara Weir)

Former Kansas Republican Party Chairwoman Amanda Adkins' interest in running for Congress is picking up as she met with a group of high-profile donors last week.

Adkins confirmed for the Sunflower State Journal on Monday that she met with 35 business and community leaders as she considers challenging Democratic incumbent Sharice Davids for the 3rd District Congressional seat.

Among those at the event held at Hallbrook Country Club were construction magnate Terry Dunn, Cerner co-founder Cliff Illig, Prairie Village lawyer Fred Logan and development lawyer John Petersen.

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