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India-born American doctor Dr Prasanth Reddy is running for US House of Representatives from the third Congressional district of Kansas from the Republican party. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 6, 2024. The seat is currently being held by Democrat Sharice Davids, who has been elected for three consecutive terms since 2018.
Ahead of the primary in Kansas, the Chennai-born doctor is supported by senior Republican Party leaders including Speaker Mike Johnson. Prasanth Reddy earned a bachelor’s degree in microbiology and psychology from Kansas State University and a medical degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center. Reddy also received a master’s degree in public health through the National Institute of Health clinical research award program and is an alumnus of Harvard Business School. As of 2023, Reddy was a lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve.
Dr. Reddy lives in Lenexa, and is triple-board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology. After years of practicing medicine and serving patients, Dr. Reddy moved to research. After 9/11, Dr. Reddy joined the United States Air Force Reserve, and is a Lt. Colonel.
According to his website, he is running for Congress to fight so every child has a shot at a quality education, to secure the border. He also believes that student loans should be paid by those who took on the debt, and those who either paid off their debts or chose not to go to college shouldn’t be expected to foot the bill.
