MCPHERSON, Kan. — Les Mason, a state Representative from McPherson, died after suffering a brain aneurysm on Friday. He had been hospitalized in Wichita.
Mason had served in the Statehouse since 2014. He leaves behind a wife, Victoria.
Long-time retiring McPherson State Senator Rick Wilborn filed for Mason's seat before the deadline Monday. No Democrat has filed in the race in House District 73. Mason had already filed to run before his illness.
Governor Laura Kelly has announced that she will call a special session later this month, but has not done the official proclamation yet.
Governor Laura Kelly has announced that she will call a special session later this month, but has not done the official proclamation yet.
In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags be lowered to half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities effective immediately until sundown on the day of interment in honor of Kansas House of Representatives Assistant Majority Leader Les Mason. He represented Kansas House District 73 of McPherson for 10 years.
“Assistant Majority Leader Mason was a devoted public servant,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “For the last decade, he represented his constituents and the McPherson community with honor. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”