Kansas Democrats need a new candidate for governor

Tom Wiggans is out of the Kansas governor’s race.

Credit goes to Forward Kansas for breaking the story.

The Pitch has also confirmed Wiggans’ flame out through a source.

Forward Kansas quotes a statement from Wiggans to supporters saying the run would “take more time and resources than I can assemble to mount a winning campaign.”

Therefore I believe it is in the best interest of the voters for me to end my exploration of running for Governor and entering public service at this time, and instead offer my ideas and experience to state leaders, institutions, and companies and focus my energies on creating new jobs and a strong economy for the future. I am committed to continuing my dialog with the voters of Kansas and becoming fully engaged in the many issues facing our state.

KSNT Channel 27 is also reporting the story, quoting Democratic spokesman Tyler Longpine.

Next man/woman in? The bench is looking pretty empty.