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Republican Rep. Derek Schmidt seeks a second term representing Kansas' 2nd Congressional District, which covers Topeka and much of eastern Kansas. He previously served as Kansas attorney general for 12 years and ran unsuccessfully for governor before winning the House seat in 2024. Schmidt campaigns on cutting federal spending, extending tax cuts and tightening border security.

His challengers are Democrat Don Coover, a southeast Kansas veterinarian, rancher and Army veteran focused on living costs and rural hospital closures, and Libertarian John Hauer, an Iraq War veteran and repeat candidate who favors eliminating the federal income tax and ending foreign military involvement.

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A 31-year-old Florida man was arrested Tuesday after Volusia County deputies discovered his dog suffering from extreme neglect and starvation. The animal, named Tanner, was found covered in sores and infections, weak and in urgent need of medical care.

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said the dog was surrendered by its owner, Johnathan Meyers, and taken to an Animal Services shelter for emergency treatment. Investigators reviewed Tanner's veterinary records and determined Meyers had subjected the dog to a prolonged pattern of neglect. Meyers was charged with aggravated animal cruelty, resisting officers, and possession of drug paraphernalia after a meth pipe was found during his arrest. He denied the allegations of neglect while being detained.

Authorities said Tanner has since gained weight and shown improvement from his infections, with officials expecting a full recovery and eventual adoption placement.

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Florida man arrested on animal cruelty charges after severely neglected dog found

Florida man arrested on animal cruelty charges after severely neglected dog found

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