Tom Brungardt, Democrat,  has decided to withdraw from the 65th District House race. He had earlier filed to run for the seat currently held by Lonnie Clark, Republican.

A portion of Junction City is included in the 65th District.

Brungardt stated. “I looked at the race and determined that Lonnie was doing a fairly good job I thought, and would be very very difficult to win, defeat if not impossible so I decided to withdraw.”

Brungardt noted Clark was voting as a moderate which he appreciated, and he thought Clark had done a lot for the school system. Brungardt added that was important to him as a school board member so he decided to withdraw from the race.

Clark will be unopposed on the election ballot in the 65th District.