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Kander drops out of KC mayoral race, citing PTSD

Former Missouri Secretary Jason Kander says he’s dropping out of the race to become Kansas City’s mayor.

Having previously served as an officer in the U.S. Army for 9 years, Kander cited an ongoing battle with PTSD as the reason he’s stepping away from politics, at one point admitting to having suicidal thoughts.

In a letter posted on his campaign website Tuesday, the former state representative said he fully plans to return to public life after he’s worked on recovery.

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