Background
Sebelius was born in Norton, Kansas, and grew up in the community.
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Sebelius was born in Norton, Kansas, and grew up in the community.
He attended Fort Hays State University and graduated in 1939.
He earned a law degree from George Washington University in 1942 and returned to Norton to practice law. He served on the city council and as mayor. He also served in the Kansas State Senate.
He became active in the Republican Party and ran for a United States. House seat then held by Bob Dole, who was running for Senate in 1968.
He served for twelve years and was not a candidate for reelection in 1980. He died at age 65 and is buried in Norton, Kansas.