Personally I think he stepped aside as there is a DR. from Mission Hills who is thinking about entering and has the personal money to finance a campaign to beat Dennis Moore. Another name is a guy from Stanley named Yoder?
Yoder is the state rep from the 20th district. He’s also the appropriations chairman, and while a conservative he’s considered a bit more moderate than Pat Lightner. If he and Reintjes both run, and if Colyer and Jordan both run again, then it’s a crowded field.