Democratic state Rep. Silas Miller of Wichita on Thursday night won a seat in the Kansas Senate to replace Democrat Mary Ware, who resigned last month.
Democratic precinct leaders chose Miller for the Senate District 25 seat over former lobbyist Tom Witt, a longtime advocate for the LGBTQ community.
Miller defeated Witt 17-5, party officials said.
Miller's election leaves an opening for the House District 86 seat that will now need to be filled before the next legislative session.
Miller will need to run in a special election next year in order to keep the Senate seat for . . .
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