Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Kansas 1st Congressional District in 2026 Kansas Primary Election.
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Get StartedI’ll work to protect Kansas’s choice to respect reproductive freedom. That means voting against a federal ban on abortions nationwide and working to protect the privacy of people who seek reproductive healthcare of any kind. Learn more
I will support legislation to strengthen the Department of Education and its mission of ensuring equal access to education. I will also work with legislators of both parties to alleviate student loan debt, enabling a new generation of students to grow and prosper with the benefit of an American university education. Learn more
We need to support the academic freedom of universities to teach critical thinking and true facts, and help professors and students navigate a rapidly changing environment. Learn more
I also will prioritize a federal Right to Repair bill, promoting a fair and free market in repair services for farm equipment and other property. This will lower the cost of repairs and maintenance for family farms and other small businesses, while creating new jobs and business opportunities in the support sector. Learn more
We can keep Americans safe without squandering public resources. At the same time, I’ll seek a return to bipartisan immigration reform, creating realistic paths to residence and citizenship. Learn more
I will work harder to restore its promise, not just to keep farming a viable profession but also to save the lives of literally millions of people. Learn more
I will work with Democrats and Republicans to prevent these cuts from taking effect at all. Our social programs are affordable when managed well, and a rational budget can keep us solvent, healthy, and secure for generations to come. Learn more
My support for American farmers will also mean rehiring experts wrongfully fired by the USDA to meet arbitrary political targets and working with Democrats and Republicans to overcome the partisan gridlock that has kept Congress from passing a new farm bill since 2018. Learn more
I will work with Democrats and Republicans to prevent these cuts from taking effect at all. Our social programs are affordable when managed well, and a rational budget can keep us solvent, healthy, and secure for generations to come. Learn more
I will make it a high priority to restore funding to the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, beginning the long and absolutely vital process of rebuilding America’s scientific strength. Learn more
I will vote with Democrats and centrists to pass a budget that rightsizes federal law enforcement, redirecting wasteful ICE spending to agencies that actually need the money. Learn more
I support the Disability Plank of the Kansas Democratic Party Platform, which calls for workplace compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, support for disabled students, vocational rehabilitation services, and other critical protections for Kansans with disabilities. Learn more
Labor is more important than ever as AI, tariffs, and other disruptions ripple through the economy and affect our jobs. As the administration works to undermine the NLRB and turn it into a partisan tool for ending labor negotiations, I will make protecting fair bargaining a cornerstone of my platform. Learn more
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