Miranda Allen to run as independent for seat held by Pompeo

Miranda Allen is running for Congress as an independent.

Allen, a Kiowa businesswoman, is running in Kansas’ 4th District, which includes most of south-central Kansas. The seat is held by Republican Rep. Mike Pompeo, who is seeking re-election to the House after deciding not to challenge Sen. Jerry Moran.

“Our current system is broken. Partisan bickering has replaced hard work and problem-solving. Special interest money has further corrupted our democracy,” Allen said in a statement.

“We need a leader that will be a strong voice for our district, not a rubber stamp for the special interests.”

Allen is the CEO of Radiofrequency Safety International, a Kiowa-based business that provides safety consulting for telecommunications companies. Her family has a ranch and farm in Barber County.

Allen ran for a state Senate seat as a Republican in 2012 and lost to Rep. Steve Abrams, R-Arkansas City, in the primary.

Democrat Dan Giroux, a Wichita attorney, also is running for the House seat.

This story was originally published May 2, 2016 at 5:38 PM with the headline "Miranda Allen to run as independent for seat held by Pompeo."