Jean Schodorf

Jean Schodorf is a private citizen now but she says she's had enough of the Republican Party.  That's why she decided to switch. "I know it's the right choice," Schodorf says of her decision to become a Democrat.  "I believe a long time ago the...

Lifelong Republican State Senator Jean Schodorf says her party has gone too far right and she is ready for a change. Schodorf, who was defeated in the August primary by Michael O’Donnell, says she will likely become an independent or join the...

On TV, radio, and in your mailbox—Kansans were inundated with political advertising this primary season. “Three million dollars for a state senate race…$400 thousand in in the last three days of the campaign,” says Kansas State...

"I didn't think I was going to win."  That's what Michael O'Donnell said in his acceptance speech Tuesday night.  The Wichita City Councilman defeated longtime State Senator Jean Schodorf in Tuesday's Republican primary. O'Donnell won with  59%...

“We're declining to participate in the July 19th, which is tomorrow, forum being conducted by the Wichita Metro Chamber,” announced State Senator Dick Kelsey, R-Goddard, at a press conference Wednesday afternoon.  Three state senators from the...

Wichita City Councilman Michael O'Donnell is running for state senate in the newly redrawn District 25.  O'Donnell will run against incumbent Senator Jean Schodorf. Schodorf was first elected to the Kansas Senate in 2001.  She's considered a moderate...

The State Senate passed the bill known as House Substitute to Senate Bill 79, last week. It's official nickname is "American Law for American Courts."  It's designed to force courts to follow only the constitutions of Kansas and the United States, but...

“I felt like it was a betrayal of trust,” said State Senator Dick Kelsey (R). "Kansans and Kansas leadership put a phenomenal effort forward to get that Boeing contract for the tanker. I don’t think it would have happened without our...

More than 150 people attended a legislative forum Tuesday night to let law makers know their top priorities. Members of the local Occupy Wall Street movement made up a large portion of the crowd. “Real citizens come and talk about what’s on...

State Representative Brenda Landwehr announced today she will try to unseat State Senator Jean Schodorf. "It's strictly with our voting records," Landwehr said. "It's not personal with me and Jean, Jean's a nice lady." Landwehr said she wants to push...

It's taken years for Sumner County to reach this point. On Friday, the state gave its final approval for the Kansas Star casino. The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission approved background checks for Peninsula Gaming, which will now open a casino early...

The renovations at the Statehouse are now 10 years old, and many lawmakers are wondering when it will come to an end even though they're told it will end in two years. "2000 or 1999 is when they passed the bills to start the process," said State Senator...