Dennis Moore dead at 75 – Kansas Democrat and ex-congressman passes away as Gov Laura Kelly flies flags at half-mast

Former 3rd District Kansas Congressman Dennis Moore passed away on Tuesday at the age of 75.

Kansas governor Laura Kelly called for flags be flown at half-staff throughout the state from sunup Wednesday, November 3, to sundown Sunday, November 7, in his honor.


The former congressman’s wife said Moore died after a battle with cancer, and had suffered from Alzheimer’s for several years, KWCH-TV reports.

Moore shook the Republican hold on the 3rd Congressional District in 1998 by unseating Republican Rep. Vince Snowbarger.

His victory put an end to 37 years of GOP leadership in the state.

He did not seek reelection in 2010.

Known for his power to attract moderates, he previously served three terms as Johnson County district attorney.

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