Carl Maughan is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he has served as the representative for 90th district in the Kansas House of Representatives since 2022.[1]

Carl Maughan
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 90th district
Assumed office
2022 (2022)
Preceded bySteve Huebert
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Colwich, Kansas, U.S.

In March 2024, Maughan was arrested in Shawnee County on suspicion of driving under the influence.[2] The following day, he stepped down as vice chair of the House Judiciary, though still remained a member.[3] Several months later on May 8, he was officially charged with driving under the influence and possession of a firearm while under the influence.[4][5] A week later, Maughan suspended his re-election campaign for the 2024 Kansas House of Representatives election, citing "personal and family reasons."[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Representative Carl Maughan". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  2. ^ Lutz, Jeffrey (March 5, 2024). "State representative from Sedgwick Co. arrested on multiple charges". KWCH-DT. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  3. ^ Deer, Isaac (March 5, 2024). "UPDATE: Rep. Carl Maughan steps down from Vice Chair role following arrest, stays on committee". WIBW. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  4. ^ Grabauskas, Bryan (May 22, 2024). "Kansas lawmaker charged for March DUI arrest". KCTV. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  5. ^ Alatidd, Jason (May 22, 2024). "Kansas lawmaker charged with DUI and gun crime in Topeka may have law license suspended". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  6. ^ Swaim, Chance (May 31, 2024). "Kansas Republican legislator drops out of race after DUI, gun charges". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved June 6, 2024.