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WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore will not seek re-election next year. Moore, a Democrat who represented Johnson, Wyandotte and a portion of Douglas counties for six terms, is expected to finish out his term, which ends in January 2011.
Moore spokesman Brandon Naylor said Monday that Moore will issue a statement later Monday explaining his decision. The decision will likely open a rush to succeed him by both parties.
As of Sunday, former Kansas lawmaker Patricia Lightner and two little-known district residents, Daniel Gilyeat and John Rysavy, were the only Republicans actively campaigning.
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