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Bonita Gooch Inherits Father’s Seat | Wichita News
Bonita Gooch has claimed the Democratic nomination for Kansas House District 84, defeating incumbent Ford Carr in a surprise primary win—and now faces no opposition in the general election just 89 days away. With a family legacy in the seat—her father Rip Gooch once held it and retired at 80 in 2004—Gooch’s path to office was unexpected: she initially had no plans to run, stepping in only after no one else committed. Her campaign focused on visibility over attack, and now she’s poised to reclaim the seat her dad once held, making this a story of local politics, legacy, and quiet momentum…
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