Former Kansas Republican congressional candidate arrested on harassment charge in Shawnee County
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A former Republican political candidate for the District 2 Congressional seat of Kansas has been arrested by local law enforcement after allegedly harassing a county court official numerous times.
The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office announced on social media on Nov. 22 that 44-year-old Michael A. Ogle was arrested on Nov. 21 on charges of interference with the judicial process and harassment by telecommunications device. His arrest stems from allegations he harassed a Shawnee County District Court official several times.
Shawnee County deputies are still investigating the incidents leading up to Ogle's arrest. He is currently being held in the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.
Ogle previously ran as a Republican for the District 2 Congressional seat for the 2024 Primary Election, losing out to fellow candidate Derek Schmidt who would go on to win the General Election. Ogle's run for the congressional seat was noteworthy as he was the only one running for office in the race who was also a convicted felon.
Ogle previously pleaded guilty to two felony charges following a Christmas standoff in 2019. He pleaded guilty to aggravated domestic battery for choking a family member in a rude manner and interference with law enforcement, along with misdemeanor domestic battery. He told 27 News in an interview he had been drinking during the incident and was hoping to gain expungement prior to the 2024 General Election.
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