No, party politics. The three Whig congressmen who had preceded him only served a single term. And the one Whig who held the seat after him served a single term as well. Whig candidates were required to agree to only one term in office.
Someone else here has suggested that you have previously posted here under a different name and are a former Illinoisan who then moved to Kansas. Care to confirm or deny???
Deny. Third generation Jayhawk, born and raised. I've never lived anywhere else. Or wanted to.
I accept and appreciate that denial. God bless you and yours!