Davids cruises to win in Kansas Democratic primary
OLATHE, Kansas – Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, cruised to victory Tuesday in the Democratic primary and will face Republican Eric Jenkins in the November general election.
“I’m deeply honored to earn the trust of voters across the Third District,” Davids, a citizen of the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin, said in a statement released after she secured victory. “I fundamentally believe the government should work for the people it serves — not special interests, big corporations, or partisan agendas.”
With all 736 of 736 precincts reported, Davids led her opponent, Sarah Preu, with 83 percent of the vote.
“Every single day, I hear from Kansans who are working hard, budgeting carefully, and doing everything right, but are still getting squeezed by rising costs on everyday essentials like groceries, healthcare, and housing,” said Davids, who is seeking her fifth term in the U.S. House.
Former Kansas House of Representatives member Christina Haswood, Diné, said that Davids continues to be a co…