Carl Maughan Explained

Carl Maughan
State House:Kansas
District:90th
Predecessor:Steve Huebert
Party:Republican
Residence:Colwich, Kansas, U.S.

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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Representative Carl Maughan . . June 6, 2024.
  2. News: Lutz . Jeffrey . State representative from Sedgwick Co. arrested on multiple charges . June 6, 2024 . . March 5, 2024.
  3. News: Deer . Isaac . UPDATE: Rep. Carl Maughan steps down from Vice Chair role following arrest, stays on committee . June 6, 2024 . . March 5, 2024.
  4. News: Grabauskas . Bryan . Kansas lawmaker charged for March DUI arrest . June 6, 2024 . . May 22, 2024.
  5. News: Alatidd . Jason . Kansas lawmaker charged with DUI and gun crime in Topeka may have law license suspended . June 6, 2024 . . May 22, 2024.
  6. News: Swaim . Chance . Kansas Republican legislator drops out of race after DUI, gun charges . June 6, 2024 . . May 31, 2024.