WICHITA – Republican Ron Estes says his victory in Tuesday’s special congressional election in Kansas shows that it remains a solid GOP state.
From the President to a former Kansas congressman, a variety of people reacted to Estes win on social media.
Great win in Kansas last night for Ron Estes, easily winning the Congressional race against the Dems, who spent heavily & predicted victory!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 12, 2017
Looking forward to working with my new colleague, @TalkToRonEstes. Welcome to the team! #KS01 #KS04 https://t.co/oP48Vgula3
— Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) April 12, 2017
Congrats to Congressman-elect Ron Estes! Guess who saved his bacon today? Hint: it wasn’t the GOP House leadership. pic.twitter.com/gZXPyMPxFG
— Tim Huelskamp (@CongHuelskamp) April 12, 2017
Congratulations, @TalkToRonEstes! https://t.co/jkIdYbNKV2
— Pat Roberts (@PatRoberts) April 12, 2017
Congratulations to Ron Estes on his election to Congress! #KS04 pic.twitter.com/wuWV8APz8x
— Paul Ryan (@PRyan) April 12, 2017
Estes is the state treasurer. He held off a stronger than expected challenge from Wichita civil rights attorney James Thompson to claim the south-central Kansas seat formerly held by CIA Director Mike Pompeo.
It was the first special congressional election since Donald Trump’s election as president.