2016 Primary

Candidate Forum – Kansas House District 20
When: July 14 – 12:30pm-1:45pm
Where: Overland Park Chamber of Commerce
Who: Confirmed: Jan Kessinger (R); Invited: Rob Bruchman (R)
Registration is encouraged – RSVP

Articles:
Kansas City Star: Education, economic issues draw challenger into the 20th District race for Kansas House
Kansas City Star: The Star’s recommendations for GOP Kansas House races in Johnson County
Lawrence Journal-World: A look at the races that could change the balance of power at the Statehouse
Kansas City Star: Three headlines will dominate 2016 elections and Kansas’ future
Kansas City Star: Wake up Johnson County voters, because crucial GOP primaries loom
Kansas City Star: Johnson County’s GOP primaries turn white-hot as Wednesday event looms
Kansas City Star: Stage is set for epic Kansas GOP showdown

D-Christopher McQueeny
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Rob Bruchman (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 13
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 80.7
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

R-Jan H. Kessinger
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Stand Up Blue Valley Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey
Kansas City Star Endorsement
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

District 21

VIDEO: Candidate Forum Video of Forum

Articles:
Kansas City Star: Three compete to replace Barbara Bollier in Kansas House District 21
Kansas City Star: The Star’s recommendations for GOP Kansas House races in Johnson County

D-Jerry Stogsdill
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Dorothy Hughes
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Kansans Advancing Women PAC
Kansas City Star Endorsement
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-Neil Patrick Melton
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq

District 22

D-Nancy Lusk (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 31.8
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 23

D-Amber Versola

R-Linda Gallagher (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 45.5
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 24

D-Jarrod Ousley (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 36.4

R-Rob Johnson

District 25

D-Matt McCann

R-Melissa Rooker (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 43.2
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 26

D-Cheron Tiffany
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement

R-Larry Campbell
Mainstream Coalition Score: 33
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 59.1
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 27

VIDEO: Candidate Forum

Articles:
Kansas City Star: Two businessmen both seek changes to stabilize budget
Kansas City Star: The Star’s recommendations for GOP Kansas House races in Johnson County
Kansas City Star: Johnson County’s GOP primaries turn white-hot as Wednesday event looms

D-Larry Miller
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Tim Harmon
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq
Kansas City Star Endorsement
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-Sean Tarwater
Stand Up Blue Valley Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: B+

District 28

VIDEO: July 13 Candidate Forum Video of Forum

Articles:
Kansas City Star: Joy Koesten challenges incumbent Rep. Jerry Lunn for House District 28
Kansas City Star: The Star’s recommendations for GOP Kansas House races in Johnson County
Lawrence Journal-World: A look at the races that could change the balance of power at the Statehouse
Kansas City Star: Three headlines will dominate 2016 elections and Kansas’ future
Kansas City Star: Wake up Johnson County voters, because crucial GOP primaries loom
Kansas City Star: Johnson County’s GOP primaries turn white-hot as Wednesday event looms
Kansas City Star: Stage is set for epic Kansas GOP showdown

R-Joy Koesten
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Stand Up Blue Valley Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey
Kansans Advancing Women PAC
Kansas City Star Endorsement

R-Jerry Lunn (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 88.6
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

District 29

D-Brett Parker
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement

R-James Todd (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 14
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 61.4

District 30

VIDEO: Candidate Forum

D-Darla Graham
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement

R-James A. Dingwerth
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Women for Kansas Survey
Kansas City Star Endorsement

R-Randy Powell (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 90.9
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

District 31

D-Louis Ruiz (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 22.7

District 32

D-Pam Curtis (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 18.2

District 33

D-Tom Burroughs (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 27.3

District 34

D-Valdenia Winn (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 27.3

District 35

D-Broderick Henderson (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Varsity Squad
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 27.3
NRA Grade: D
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

D-Kimberly Lampkin

District 36

Articles:
Kansas City Star: The Star’s recommendations for GOP Kansas House races in Johnson County

D-Kathy Wolfe Moore (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Varsity Squad
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 20.5
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
NRA Grade: C-
Kansans Advancing Women PAC
Kansas City Star Endorsement
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

D-Gwendolyn S. Thomas

R-Kevin Braun
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement

District 37

D-Stan Frownfelter (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 86
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 23.9
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 38

Candidate Forum – Kansas House District 38
When: July 14 – 11:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Johnson County Community College
Who: Kansas House District 38 Candidates

Articles:
Kansas City Star: Taxes, education, hemp and marijuana are main issues in race for the 38th District
Kansas City Star: The Star’s recommendations for GOP Kansas House races in Johnson County
Lawrence Journal-World: A look at the races that could change the balance of power at the Statehouse
Kansas City Star: Three headlines will dominate 2016 elections and Kansas’ future
Kansas City Star: Wake up Johnson County voters, because crucial GOP primaries loom
Kansas City Star: Johnson County’s GOP primaries turn white-hot as Wednesday event looms
Kansas City Star: Stage is set for epic Kansas GOP showdown

D-Mike Fonkert
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement

R-Willie Dove (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 85.2
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

R-Nathan Lucas

R-Mitra Templin
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey
Kansans Advancing Women PAC
Kansas City Star Endorsement
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

District 39

VIDEO: Candidate Forum

Articles:
Kansas City Star: Three Republicans vie for Kansas House District 39 seat in August primary
Kansas City Star: The Star’s recommendations for GOP Kansas House races in Johnson County
Lawrence Journal-World: A look at the races that could change the balance of power at the Statehouse
Kansas City Star: Wake up Johnson County voters, because crucial GOP primaries loom
Kansas City Star: Stage is set for epic Kansas GOP showdown

D-Angeliina Lawson
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement

R-Shelee Brim
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
NRA Grade: D
Kansans Advancing Women PAC
Kansas City Star Endorsement
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-Owen Donohoe
NRA Grade: A

R-Charles Macheers (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Secretary of State Kris Kobach
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 84.1
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

District 40

D-Debbie Deere
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-John Bradford (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 81.8
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 41

D-Jeff Pittman
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Tony Barton (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 88.6
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 42

Articles:
Leavenworth Times: Two Republicans running in 42nd District
Lawrence Journal-World: A look at the races that could change the balance of power at the Statehouse
Lawrence Journal-World: Local House candidates offer views on guns, abortion, other issues

D-Kara Reed
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement

R-Jim Karleskint
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits

R-Connie O’Brien (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 84.1
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

District 43

VIDEO: Gardner-Edgerton Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum

Articles:
Kansas City Star: Incumbent Bill Sutton running against Edgerton Mayor Donald Roberts in 43rd District GOP primary
Kansas City Star: The Star’s recommendations for GOP Kansas House races in Johnson County
Lawrence Journal-World: A look at the races that could change the balance of power at the Statehouse
Kansas City Star: Three headlines will dominate 2016 elections and Kansas’ future
Kansas City Star: Wake up Johnson County voters, because crucial GOP primaries loom
Kansas City Star: Johnson County’s GOP primaries turn white-hot as Wednesday event looms
Kansas City Star: Stage is set for epic Kansas GOP showdown

R-Don Roberts
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq
Kansas City Star Endorsement
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-Bill Sutton (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 88.6
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

District 44

Articles:
Lawrence Journal-World: Local House candidates offer views on guns, abortion, other issues

D-Barbara Ballard (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Varsity Squad
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 25
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
NRA Grade: D
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

D-Steven Davis
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Michael Lindsey

District 45

Articles:
Lawrence Journal-World: Local House candidates offer views on guns, abortion, other issues

D-Terry Manies
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Jeremy Pierce
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq

R-Tom Sloan (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Varsity Squad
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 34.1
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
NRA Grade: B
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

District 46

D-Dennis Highberger (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 22.7

District 47

R-Michael Caddell
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Ronald B. Ellis
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement

District 48

D-Sandy Ackerson
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey

R-Marvin Kleeb (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 25
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 68.2
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 49

D-Darrell Hunt
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement

R-Scott Schwab (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 13
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 68.2
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 50

D-Chris Huntsman
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement

D-Russ Hutchison

R-Fred Patton (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 60
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 59.1
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement

District 51

D-Adrienne Olejnik
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Ron Highland
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 80.7
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 52

R-Brenda Dietrich
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools Top Recruits
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-Mark Leenerts
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq

District 53

D-Jim Gartner
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Richard Kress
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement

District 54

D-Renae Hansen
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement

R-Ken Corbet (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 81.8
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 55

D-Annie Kuether (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 25

District 56

Articles:
Topeka Capital-Journal: Opponent charges Topeka lawmaker faces conflict over dual roles

D-Virgil Weigel
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement

R-Larry Geil
Game On for Kansas Schools Top Recruits
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Lane Hemsley (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 80.7
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

District 57

D-John Alcala (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 86
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 21.6

District 58

D-Brett Kell

D-Vic Miller
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement

D-Ben Scott (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools Varsity Squad
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 22.7
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

District 59

R-Blaine Finch
Mainstream Coalition Score: 57
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 65.9
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 60

D-William L. Ballard
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Steve Pearson
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq

R-Mark Schreiber
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools Top Recruits
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
NRA Grade: F
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-Matthew Shepherd

District 61

D-Lauren Van Wagoner
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement

R-Francis Awerkamp
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Secretary of State Kris Kobach
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq

R-Dan Brenner
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools Top Recruits
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

District 62

R-Randy Garber (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 90.9
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 63

D-Brett Neibling
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

R-John Eplee
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement

District 64

Articles:
Lawrence Journal-World: A look at the races that could change the balance of power at the Statehouse

R-Kathy Martin
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq

R-Susie Swanson (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 88
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools Varsity Squad
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 54.5
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
NRA Grade: C
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

District 65

R-Lonnie Clark (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 75
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 47.7
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 66

D-Sydney Carlin (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 29.5
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

R-Stanley Hoerman
Women for Kansas Survey

District 67

R-Tom Phillips (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 86
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 61.4
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 68

D-Laura Blevins

R-Nicholas Allbritton
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq

R-Dave Baker
Game On for Kansas Schools Top Recruits
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-Vance Donahue

District 69

Articles:

Salina Journal: Morris to run for Kansas House

R-Gerrett Morris
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-JR Claeys (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 78.4
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 70

D-Jo Schwartz
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-John Barker (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 29
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 64.8
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 71

D-Jeffrey A. Zamrzla
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement

R-Diana Dierks (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 86
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 61.4
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 72

D-Tim Hodge
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement

R-Mark Rhoades (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 90.9
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 73

D-Terrance J. Krier

R-Les Mason (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 14
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 75
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 74

R-Don Schroeder (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 88
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 56.8
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 75

Articles:
El Dorado Leader: Political poll sheds light on primary races
Lawrence Journal-World: A look at the races that could change the balance of power at the Statehouse

R-Will Carpenter (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 14
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 77.3
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-Mary Martha Good
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools Top Recruits
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

District 76

D-Kelly Atherton
Women for Kansas Survey
NRA Grade: A-

D-Teresa Briggs
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement

R-Eric Smith
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement

District 77

R-Kristey Williams (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 20
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 70.5
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 78

VIDEO: Candidate Forum Part 1, Part 2

Articles:
Kansas City Star: Selected House district races in Johnson County
Kansas City Star: The Star’s recommendations for GOP Kansas House races in Johnson County
Kansas City Star: Johnson County’s GOP primaries turn white-hot as Wednesday event looms
Lawrence Journal-World: A look at the races that could change the balance of power at the Statehouse

D-Jason Darby
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement

R-Allen Clayton
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement

R-Ron Ryckman (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 79.5
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A
Kansas City Star Endorsement
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

District 79

D-Ed Trimmer (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 22.7
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 80

Articles:
Lawrence Journal-World: A look at the races that could change the balance of power at the Statehouse

D-Michelle Schilitz
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Anita Judd-Jenkins
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools Top Recruits
Women for Kansas Survey
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-Kasha Kelley
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 76.1
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

District 81

D-James McCluer
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement

R-Blake Carpenter (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 93.2

District 82

D-Danette Harris
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Pete DeGraff (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 13
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 93.2
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 83

D-Henry Helgerson (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 35.2
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

R-M. Lewis Ackerman

District 84

D-Gail Finney (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 29.5
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 85

D-Patty Beamer
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council

R-Chuck Weber (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 84.1
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 86

D-Jim Ward (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 28.4
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

R-Christopher Drake
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement

District 87

Articles:
Wichita Eagle: House candidate rented apartment before filing in District 87
Wichita Eagle: Endorsements for Kansas House

D-Tonya Howard
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement

R-Jeremy Alessi
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq

R-Roger Elliott
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools Top Recruits
Women for Kansas Survey
NRA Grade: F
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

District 88

Articles:

Wichita Eagle: Wichita legislative races among those to watch

D-Elizabeth Bishop
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement

R-Joe Scapa (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 84.1

District 89

D-KC Ohaebosim
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement

District 90

D-Lou Cicirello
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Steve Huebert (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 79.5
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 91

Articles:
Wichita Eagle: Endorsements for Kansas House

R-Greg Lakin
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-JC Moore
Game On for Kansas Schools Top Recruits

District 92

R-John Carmichael (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 25

District 93

D-Deb Shepard
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-John Whitmer (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 90.9

District 94

Articles:
Wichita Eagle: Endorsements for Kansas House

D-Susan K. Osborne
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Scott Anderson

R-Leo Delperdang
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq

District 95

D-Tom Sawyer (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 22.7
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

R-Michael Capps
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement

District 96

D-Brandon Whipple (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 83
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 40.9
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 97

Articles:
Wichita Eagle: Endorsements for Kansas House

D-Stan Reeser
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Nick Hoheisel
Game On for Kansas Schools Top Recruits

R-Les Osterman (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 68.2
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

District 98

Articles:
Wichita Eagle: Endorsements for Kansas House
Wichita Eagle: Two Democrats hope to oust incumbent in District 98

D-Steven Crum
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement

D-Justin Kraemer
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Steven Anthimides (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 43
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 65.9
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 99

Articles:
Wichita Eagle: Endorsements for Kansas House
Wichita Eagle: Two vie for Kansas House District 99 seat

R-Randy Banwart
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools Top Recruits
Women for Kansas Survey
NRA Grade: F
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-Susan Humphries
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq

District 100

Articles:
Wichita Eagle: Endorsements for Kansas House

D-Glen Shafer
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Women for Kansas Survey

R-James Breitenbach

R-Daniel Hawkins
Mainstream Coalition Score: 14
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 70.5
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

District 101

D-Clifton Beck
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Joe Seiwert (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 14
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 68.2
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 102

D-Patsy Terrell
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Jan Pauls (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 50
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 68.2
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 103

D-Ponka-We Victors
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 22.7
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 104

Articles:
Hutch News: Endorsements
Hutch News: A record to run on: Ahead of primary, see how a group of Kansas legislators have voted
Lawrence Journal-World: A look at the races that could change the balance of power at the Statehouse
Hutch News: Candidates jump into state legislative races
Hutch News: CEO of South Hutchinson retirement complex will challenge Rep. Becker in GOP primary

D-Betty Taylor
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement

R-Steven Becker (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 86
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools Varsity Squad
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 40.9
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-Lowell Peachey
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq

District 105

D-Cammie Funston
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Brenda Landwehr
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement

District 106

D-Todd E. Frye
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

D-Beth Owens

R-Clay Aurand
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 107

R-Susan Concannon
Mainstream Coalition Score: 67
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 54.5
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 108

D-Kelley Menke
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Steven Johnson
Mainstream Coalition Score: 25
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 67
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 109

R-Troy Waymaster
Mainstream Coalition Score: 14
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 65.9
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 110

R-Ken Rahjes
Mainstream Coalition Score: 33
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 73.9
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 111

D-Eber Phelps
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Sue Boldra
Mainstream Coalition Score: 43
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 77.3
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 112

R-Tory Arnberger
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 113

Articles:
Hutch News: A record to run on: Ahead of primary, see how a group of Kansas legislators have voted
Lawrence Journal-World: A look at the races that could change the balance of power at the Statehouse
Pratt Tribune: Vote for Greg Lewis, not the invisible man

R-Greg Lewis
Mainstream Coalition Score: 60
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools Varsity Squad
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 54.5
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
NRA Grade: B
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-Jon Prescott
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq

District 114

R-Herschel Crainer
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools Top Recruits
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Jack Thimesch (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 17
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 70.5
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

District 115

R-Andrew Evans
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A-

R-Boyd Orr
Game On for Kansas Schools Top Recruits
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

District 116

D-Jolene E. Roitman
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Kyle Hoffman
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 72.7
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 117

R-Leonard Mastroni
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 118

R-Don Hineman
Mainstream Coalition Score: 75
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 43.2
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 119

Articles:
Hutch News: Candidates jump into state legislative races
Hutch News: Former Judge Love will run for Kansas House

D-Daniel L. Love
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council

R-Bradley Ralph

District 120

D-Bonita L. Peterson
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement

R-John M. Faber
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

R-Adam Smith
Game On for Kansas Schools Top Recruits
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

District 121

D-Jason Graff
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Mike Kiegerl
Mainstream Coalition Score: 17
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 63.6
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 122

R-Russ Jennings
Mainstream Coalition Score: 57
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 61.4
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 123

VIDEO: Candidate Forum

Articles:
Garden City Telegram: Big First, local state Republican candidates appear at forum
Hutch News: Candidates jump into state legislative races
Garden City Telegram: Legislative candidates added to forum
Garden City Telegram: Local physician assistant, Statehouse candidate faces lawsuit for administering illegal Botox injections
Garden City Telegram: Wheeler intends to run for Legislature

R-Joel Thomas Erskin

R-John P. Wheeler Jr.
Game On for Kansas Schools Top Recruits
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

District 124

R-Stephen Alford
Mainstream Coalition Score: 38
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 65.9
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 125

R-Shannon Francis
Mainstream Coalition Score: 60
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 59.1
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

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District 1

D-Jerry Henry
Mainstream Coalition Score: 86
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

R-Dennis D. Pyle
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 85.7

District 2

D-Marci Francisco (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 32.1
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

R-Meredith Richey
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement

District 3

D-Tom Holland (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 33.3
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

R-Echo Van Meteren
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement

District 4

D-David Haley (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 83
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index : 46.4
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 5

Articles:
Kansas City Star: The Star’s recommendations for local Kansas Senate races

R-Steve Fitzgerald (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 71.4
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

D-Bill Hutton
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey
Kansas City Star Endorsement
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

D-Don Terrien
Women for Kansas Survey

District 6

D-Pat Pettey (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 36.9
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

L-Jason Conley
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey

District 7

R-Barbara Bollier
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

D-Megan England
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey

District 8

R-Jim Denning (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 69
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

D-Don McGuire
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

District 9

R-Julia Lynn (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 71.4
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

D-Chris Morrow
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
Women for Kansas Survey

District 10

Articles:

Kansas City Star: Convinced of voter distress, Johnson County candidates line up against conservatives

D-Vicki Hiatt
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Mary Pilcher Cook (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 88.1
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 11

VIDEO: Candidate Forum Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3

Articles:
Hays Post: Insight Kansas: A Charlie Brown Election
Kansas City Star: Primary campaign could be a referendum on Sam Brownback
Kansas City Star: The Star’s recommendations for local Kansas Senate races
Lawrence Journal-World: A look at the races that could change the balance of power at the Statehouse
Kansas City Star: As issue of closing Kansas schools catches fire, candidates feel heat
Kansas City Star: Three headlines will dominate 2016 elections and Kansas’ future
Hutch News: Kansas 2016: Making state legislative races count
Kansas City Star: Wake up Johnson County voters, because crucial GOP primaries loom
Kansas City Star: Stage is set for epic Kansas GOP showdown
Kansas City Star: Johnson County’s GOP primaries turn white-hot as Wednesday event looms

D-Skip Fannen
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Jeff Melcher (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 75
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

R-John Skubal
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Stand Up Blue Valley Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey
Kansas City Star Endorsement
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

District 12

D-Christopher Johnston
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Caryn Tyson (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 17
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index : 90.5
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 13

D-Lynn Grant
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Jake LaTurner (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index : 73.8
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 14

Articles:
Cowley Courier-Traveler: Knox shares responsibility for ‘financial chaos’
Lawrence Journal-World: A look at the races that could change the balance of power at the Statehouse

D-Mark Pringle
Women for Kansas Survey

D-Carl M Shay Jr.
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Bruce Givens
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Women for Kansas Survey
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-Forrest Knox (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index : 73.8
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A+

District 15

D-Chuck Schmidt
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Dan Goddard
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-Virgil Peck
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index : 76.1
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

District 16

Articles:
Wichita Eagle: Chamber-backed group misrepresents Troy Tabor’s position on school funding
Wichita Eagle: Endorsements for Kansas Senate

D-Gabriel Costilla
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Ty Masterson (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index : 71.4
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-Troy Tabor
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Women for Kansas Survey

District 17

D-Susan Fowler
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Jeff Longbine (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 33
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index : 46.4
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 18

D-Laura Kelly (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 83
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index : 33.3
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

R-Dave Jackson
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement

District 19

R-Zach Haney
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement

D-Anthony Hensley (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Varsity Squad
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 33.3
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 20

Articles:
Lawrence Journal-World: A look at the races that could change the balance of power at the Statehouse
Topeka Capital-Journal: Senate candidate’s advance voting mailer features wrong return address

D-Candace Ayars
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

D- Ricardo “Rick” Munoz Cortez
Women for Kansas Survey

D- Clarence A. Hinchy

D- Dennis L. Rodgers

R-Joe Patton
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

R-Vicki Schmidt (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 83
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Varsity Squad
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 47.6
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
NRA Grade: F
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

District 21

VIDEO: July 12 Candidate Forum Video of Forum

Articles:
Kansas City Star: Incumbent GOP senator hopes to fend off challenger disappointed in state lawmakers
Kansas City Star: Two Democrats go after Republican-held Senate seat in mid-Johnson County
Kansas City Star: The Star’s recommendations for local Kansas Senate races
Kansas City Star: As issue of closing Kansas schools catches fire, candidates feel heat
Kansas City Star: As issue of closing Kansas schools catches fire, candidates feel heat
Kansas City Star: Steve Kraske: You say you want a revolution in Kansas? Don’t ‘overexpect’
Kansas City Star: Three headlines will dominate 2016 elections and Kansas’ future
Hutch News: Kansas 2016: Making state legislative races count
Kansas City Star: Wake up Johnson County voters, because crucial GOP primaries loom
Kansas City Star: Stage is set for epic Kansas GOP showdown
Kansas City Star: It’s a season of political discontent for Kansas moderates. But can they gear up for a fight?
Kansas City Star: Johnson County’s GOP primaries turn white-hot as Wednesday event looms
The Pitch: As Overland Park Sen. Greg Smith seeks re-election, his daughter and his politics stay inextricably linked

D-Michael Czerniewski
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
Women for Kansas Survey

D-Logan Heley
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey
Kansas City Star Endorsement

R-Greg Smith (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 73.8
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

R-Dinah Sykes
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce BizPAC Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey
Kansans Advancing Women PAC
Kansas City Star Endorsement
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

District 22

D-Tom Hawk (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 36.9
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 23

D-Spencer Kerfoot
Johnson County Educators Endorsement
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Rob Olson (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 78.6
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 24

Articles:
Salina Journal: Forum challengers make sure audience knows who’s absent
Salina Journal: Field is set for August primaries
Salina Journal: Hardy wants balanced budget
Salina Journal: Price challenges Arpke for Senate
Salina Journal: Price files for Senate seat
Salina Journal: Merriman plans to run against Arpke
Salina Journal: Merriman announces run for Kansas Senate

D-Donald R. Merriman
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council

R-Tom Arpke (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 71.4
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

R-Randall R. Hardy
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey
NRA Grade: F

R-John C. Price

District 25

Article:
Wichita Eagle: Endorsements for Kansas Senate
Wichita Eagle: Wichita legislative races among those to watch
Hutch News: Kansas 2016: Making state legislative races count

D-Lynn W. Rogers
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-William Eveland

R-Jim Price

District 26

Articles:
Wichita Eagle: Endorsements for Kansas Senate

D-Benjamin Poteete
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Byron C. Dunlavy

R-Dan Kerschen (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 17
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Varsity Squad
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 53.6
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

District 27

Articles:
Wichita Eagle: State Senate candidates argue over ethics laws in Wichita race
Wichita Eagle: Endorsements for Kansas Senate

D-Tony Hunter
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Lori Graham
Women for Kansas Survey
NRA Grade: Aq

R-Gene Suellentrop
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 83
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

District 28

Articles:
Wichita Eagle: Endorsements for Kansas Senate
Lawrence Journal-World: A look at the races that could change the balance of power at the Statehouse
Wichita Eagle: Could Kansas politics swing towards the center this year?

D-Keith Humphrey
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Jo L. Hillman
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Mike Petersen (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 63.1
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

District 29

D-Oletha Faust-Goudeau (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 100
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 40.5
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 30

Articles:
Wichita Eagle: Endorsements for Kansas Senate

D-Anabel Larumbe
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Women for Kansas Survey

D-Nathan Tokala

R-Susan Wagle
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 71.4
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 31

Articles:
Hutch News: A record to run on: Ahead of primary, see how a group of Kansas legislators have voted
Wichita Eagle: Endorsements for Kansas Senate
Lawrence Journal-World: A look at the races that could change the balance of power at the Statehouse
Hutch News: Candidates jump into state legislative races
Wichita Eagle: McGinn faces challenge from school principal in Senate race

D-J. Michelle Vann

R-Renee Erickson
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq

R-Carolyn McGinn (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 80
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Varsity Squad
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 45.2
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
NRA Grade: B+
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

District 32

D-Don Shimkus
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Larry W. Alley
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement

District 33

Articles:

Hutch News: Candidates jump into state legislative races

D-Matt Bristow
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council

R-Larry D. Salmans
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

R-Mary Jo Taylor
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Women for Kansas Survey
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

District 34

Articles:
Hutch News: Kansas candidates spending to win; funding sources revelatory
Hutch News: Berger best suited to restore 34th Senate District stature
Hutch News: Endorsements
Hutch News: A record to run on: Ahead of primary, see how a group of Kansas legislators have voted
Hays Post: Insight Kansas: A Charlie Brown Election
Hutch News: Former Gov. Hayden stumps for Berger
Lawrence Journal-World: A look at the races that could change the balance of power at the Statehouse
Hutch News: Matter of choice on throwing Bruce under ‘Berger bus’
Hutch News: Fact check: Bruce radio ad calls Berger ‘liberal,’ which surprises Berger
Hutch News: The Berger Bus – Part 1
Hutch News: Candidates jump into state legislative races
Hutch News: Kansas 2016: Making state legislative races count
Hutch News: Berger gives failing grade to state tax policy during a listening-tour visit to Nickerson
Hutch News: Senate candidate Berger to conduct listening tour
Hutch News: Money at the ready for 2016 campaigns
Hutch News: Array of leaders circulates, signs petition backing Ed Berger’s bid for Kansas Senate
Hutch News: Hutchinson Republican Ed Berger files to challenge Terry Bruce for state Senate seat
Hutch News: Berger intends to run for Kansas Senate

D-Homer L. Gilson
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement

R-Edward E. Berger
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Women for Kansas Survey
NRA Grade: F
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-Terry Bruce (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 73.8
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A+

District 35

D-Levi Morris
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council

R-Richard Wilborn (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 61.9
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 36

D-Brian G. Angevine
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Women for Kansas Survey

R-Elaine Bowers (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 50
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 47.6
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 37

D-Kevin King
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement

R-Molly Baumgardner (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 33
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 85.7
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

District 38

Articles:
Hutch News: A record to run on: Ahead of primary, see how a group of Kansas legislators have voted
Hutch News: Candidates jump into state legislative races

D-Miguel Angel Rodriquez
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council

R-Bud Estes
Mainstream Coalition Score: 14
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 68.2
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-Joyce Warshaw
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Top Recruits
Women for Kansas Survey

District 39

VIDEO: Candidate Forum

D-A. Zacheriah Worf
Women for Kansas Survey

R-John Doll
Mainstream Coalition Score: 86
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Game On for Kansas Schools: Varsity Squad
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 47.7
NRA Grade: C
Kansas Hospital Association PAC

R-Larry Powell (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Score: 0
Game On for Kansas Schools: Benched for Academic Ineligibility
Kansas Chamber of Commerce Endorsement
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 73.8
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
Kansas State Rifle Association PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A+

District 40

D-Alex Herman
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
KC-STL Carpenters’ Regional Council
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement

R-Richard “Rick” Billinger
Mainstream Coalition Score: 33
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Policy Institute Freedom Index: 65.9
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

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District 2

D-Chris Cindric
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Kansas Families for Educatio n Endorsement
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey

R-Steve Roberts (Incumbent)
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey

District 4

D-Ann Mah
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement
KS National Education Association K-PAC Endorsement
Kansas Families for Education Endorsement

R-Sue Mollenkamp

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Johnson County

Sheriff

VIDEO: Gardner-Edgerton Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum

Articles:
Kansas City Star: Former deputies cite experience, seek county sheriff’s position

R-Dennis Hammer

R-Calvin Hayden

R-John Resman

Commission

District 2

Jim Allen (Incumbent)

District 3

Benjamin Hodge

Steve Klika (Incumbent)
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement

District 6

Mike Brown
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey

John Toplikar (Incumbent)

Sedgwick County

Sheriff

R-Jeff Easter

D-Jefrey Weinman

Commission

District 2

Articles:

Wichita Eagle: Thin line between endorsement, support in Sedgwick County race
Wichita Eagle: GOP county candidates clash over illegal immigrants, the zoo and roads
Wichita Eagle: County challengers on whether they’d join or defy current majority

R-Michael O’Donnell

D-Tim Norton

District 3

Articles:

Wichita Eagle: GOP county candidates clash over illegal immigrants, the zoo and roads
Wichita Eagle: County challengers on whether they’d join or defy current majority

R-Karl Peterjohn

R-David Dennis

I-Marcey Gregory

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US Senate

D-Monique Singh

D-Patrick Wiesner

R-Jerry Moran (Incumbent)
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
National Rifle Association Endorsement: A rating
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

R-DJ Smith

US Congress District 1

VIDEO: Candidate Forum

Articles:
Hutch News: Kansas candidates spending to win; funding sources revelatory
Hutch News: Endorsements
Topeka Capital-Journal: Kansas Farm Bureau endorses Roger Marshall over Rep. Tim Huelskamp
Topeka Capital-Journal: Rep. Tim Huelskamp, challenger Roger Marshall debate Agriculture Committee
Wichita Eagle: First duel between Huelskamp, Marshall shows contrast in political approach
Wichita Eagle: Huelskamp, Marshall raise similar amounts in primary
Garden City Telegram: Big First, local state Republican candidates appear at forum

R-Tim Huelskamp (Incumbent)
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

R-Roger Marshall
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
NRA Grade: Aq

US Congress District 2

D-Britani Potter
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement

R-Lynn Jenkins (Incumbent)
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

US Congress District 3

Candidate Forum – United States House District 3 and Johnson County Sheriff
When: July 12 – 7:30pm-9:00pm
Where: Spring Hill Elementary School
Who: Sheriff: Dennis Hammer, Calvin Hayden, John Resman;
U.S. House Dist. 3: Greg Goode (R); Invited: Rep. Kevin Yoder (R)

Articles:
Kansas City Star: Five in running for Kansas congressional seat

D-Reggie Marselus

D-Nathaniel McLaughlin
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey

D-Jay Sidie
Mainstream Coalition Endorsement

R-Greg Goode
NRA Grade: Aq

R-Kevin Yoder (Incumbent)
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement
NRA Grade: A

L-Steve Hohe
Johnson County Public Policy Council Survey

US Congress District 4

D-Daniel Giroux

D-Robert Tillman

R-Michael Pompeo (Incumbent)
Kansans for Life PAC Endorsement
Kansas Farm Bureau Endorsement

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