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Rep. Ron Estes
Coverage of Rep. Ron Estes in the Nexus archive.
Cole Epleyperson1Kansas 4th Districtplace1Democratic nominationtopic1Bernie Sandersperson1University of Kansasplace1Army Reserveorganization1Democratic Socialists of Americaorganization1Black Lives Matterorganization1ICEtopic1Eric Tarpinian-Jachymperson1Jailen Lucasperson1Kelvin Thomasperson1Naqwan Antonio Lucasperson1University of Massachusetts Amherstorganization1Washington, D.C.place1Fox News Digitalorganization1
- Gen Z congressional candidate believes ‘proud progressive’ views will appeal to Kansas voters
Cole Epley, a 28-year-old Gen Z candidate, is running for the Democratic nomination in Kansas’s 4th District. He advocates for progressive policies like universal healthcare access and criticizes moderate Democrats for failing to defeat Republican incumbent Ron Estes. Epley has a background in music education, military service, and foster care social work.
- Teens suspected of murdering congressional intern linked by DNA on shell casings, prosecutors say
Two teenagers, Jailen Lucas and Kelvin Thomas, are linked to the murder of congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym via DNA evidence on shell casings. A third suspect, Naqwan Antonio Lucas, was arrested later and charged in the case, with trial scheduled for February.