Usha Reddi (courtesy photo)
Manhattan Mayor Tempore Usha Reddi is running for U.S. Senate.
The six-year veteran of the Manhattan City Commission made the official announcement Thursday morning via her campaign Facebook page. She’s seeking the 2020 Democratic nomination for the seat currently occupied by five-term Senator Pat Roberts, who is retiring. Reddi says she’s “faced and defeated many challenges in her life with tenacity and resolve for a better future.” She says she’s ready to take that power and energy to the U.S. Senate to create a better future for Kansans.
In July, Reddi opened up to News Radio KMAN about a her personal story as a sexual abuse victim at the hands of her father Venkata Yeleti, who was convicted recently for the crimes which occurred between 1975 and 1977 in Virginia. She shared her story to inspire other abuse victims to come forward. (See related: Sexually abused as a child; Manhattan Mayor Pro Tem Usha Reddi shares her story)
Reddi has lived in Manhattan for over 25 years and holds bachelor’s degrees in developmental psychology from Ohio State University, elementary education and an MS in educational leadership from Kansas State University.
Reddi is the fourth Kansas Democrat to announce her candidacy for US Senate, joining former Congresswoman Nancy Boyda, for US Attorney Barry Grissom and businessman Robert Tillman. Republican candidates include former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, State Treasurer Jake LaTurner, Kansas Turnpike Authority Board Chairman Dave Lindstrom, commentator and gay rights activist Bryan Pruitt and Kansas State Senate President Susan Wagle.
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