Kansas House Majority Leader Jene Vickrey has confirmed that he’s interested in becoming the chamber’s next speaker.
But the Louisburg Republican told reporters Wednesday that he’s concentrating first on helping fellow GOP lawmakers get re-elected.
The House’s top job will be open because Speaker Ray Merrick is not seeking re-election this year. Merrick is a Stilwell Republican who has been speaker for four years.
Vickrey has served in the House since 1993. He won his seat in 1992 by defeating the last ...