Meet the Candidates
- Since 2017, Run for Something has endorsed over 2,500 candidates across all 50 states and D.C.
- Since 2017, we have elected over 800 candidates across 48 states
Kansas Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2024 Candidates
Kansas Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2023 Candidates
- Chad CarrollCity Council, Ward 1, Olathe, KSChad is an advocate for quality education and understands its importance firsthand. After completing high school, he pursued his associate...
- Jessica HembreeShawnee Mission School Board, South Area, Overland Park, KSJessica, an incumbent of Shawnee Mission School Board, is up for re-election as a District Member 3 representative, dedicated to supporting...
- Ian LongSchool Board, USD 373, Newton, KSAs a dedicated laborer with a strong work ethic, Ian has cultivated a reputation for being willing to go the extra mile to assist others....
- Drew MitrisinOverland Park City Council, Ward 2, KSDrew is a public policy professional and AmeriCorps national service alum running for City Council in Ward 2 of Overland Park, Kansas. As a...
- Claire ReaganBoard of Education, District 1 - Position 4, Olathe, KSClaire brings a diverse range of experiences to her campaign for the Olathe School Board. As a former full-time English teacher, she...
- Ngoc VuongSchool Board, District 3 USD 259, Wichita, KSNgoc is an accomplished educator, researcher, and nonprofit leader who is currently running for District 3 of the Wichita school board. With...
Kansas Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2022 Candidates
- Candice AlcarazWyandotte County District Court Judge, 29th District Division 12, KSCandice has been working in the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office since 2016. She has worked in multiple units, including juvenile...
- Brad BoydKansas House, District 49, KSBrad is running for state representative in Kansas. He grew up learning about public service from his grandmother, Illinois State...
- Jalon BrittonKansas House, District 85, KSJalon is running for the Kansas House because he believes Kansans deserve better, authentic representation. Kansas needs representatives that...
- Keith DavenportKansas House, District 43, KSKeith is a long-time leader in the nonprofit and public sectors, and he is running because the community needs a representative who will...
- Jo Ella HoyeKansas House, District 17, KSJo Ella is running because she wants to stop the gun violence crisis. She is a champion for the safety and well-being of children and...
- Mel PinickKansas House, District 121, KSMel is a working mother who cares about making things better for all working families. It’s personal for her. After experiencing the...
- Christi PribulaKansas House, District 27, KSChristi is a licensed attorney, small business owner and mother of four sons running to represent Kansas House, District 27, where she has...
- Courtney TrippKansas House, District 117, KSCourtney is a results-driven leader, who will be a champion and advocate for her community. She will be a fresh voice for common-sense...
Kansas Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2021 Candidates
- Melanie ArroyoLenexa City Council, Ward 3, KSMelanie is a clinical counselor and art therapist providing bilingual therapy services to the community in Kansas City. Melanie has...
- Melissa CheathamOverland Park City Council, Ward 2, KSMelissa is a mom, community advocate, and policymaker with experience solving problems at the federal, local, and neighborhood levels....
- Andrew DavisWyandotte County Unified Government, District 8, KSAndrew is a graduate student at the University of Kansas studying Public Administration in the nation’s number one school for local...
- Sollie FloraMayor of Mission, KSSollie is a City Councilmember and attorney who is running for Mayor to cement Mission’s forward progress. Sollie chose to make Mission her...
- Ty GardnerOverland Park City Council, Ward 4, KSTy is running for City Council in Overland Park, Kansas to help change expectations and bring a new generation into local government. Raised...
- Ma'Ko'Quah Abigail JonesLawrence City Commission, KSMa’Ko’Quah Abigail is a citizen of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. She currently serves as the Chair of the City of Lawrence...
- Jeffrey MendozaWater District No. 1 of Johnson County, Seat 4, KSJeffrey is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, a prosecuting attorney, and a new father. Jeffrey is running for the WaterOne board because, as a new...
- Jae MoyerJohnson County Community College Board of Trustees, KSJae (They/Them) is a candidate for the Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees, a proud Johnson County, KS native, and an activist...
- Cole RobinsonPrairie Village City Council, Ward 1, KSCole is your neighbor in Prairie Village and is running to represent Ward 1 on the Prairie Village City Council. Cole is a third-generation...
- Amber SellersLawrence City Commission, KSAs a lifelong Kansan and public policy professional working in public health, Amber is running for Lawrence City Commission to utilize her...
- Blanca Ilean SotoDodge City Council, KSBlanca's love for her adopted hometown of Dodge City is reflected in her work and community service throughout the years. For nearly two...
- Holly TerrillWichita USD 259 School Board, District 6, KSHolly grew up in and around Wichita, attended USD 259 schools, and knows the power good listening has in getting problems solved. She is the...
- Janeth VazquezLiberal City Council, KSJaneth is a social justice advocate who has a great desire to see all families thrive in her community. She developed a passion for community...
Kansas Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2020 Candidates
- Wendy BudettiKansas State Senate, District 23, KSWendy is a mother of five kids, a wife, a 15-year Olathe resident, an activist, and an advocate for all Kansans. Wendy is running because she...
- Lindsey ConstanceState Senate, District 10, KSLindsey has been a public school teacher for 16 years and specializes in STEM, professional development and mentorship.Lindsey was elected to...
- Ethan CorsonKansas State Senate, District 7, KSEthan is running for the Kansas Senate because he knows that every opportunity he has had in his life stems from the great public school...
- Katie DixonKansas House, District 49, KSKatie and her family have lived in Olathe for the past seven years. Katie graduated with honors from Park University, earning her Bachelors...
- Cole FineKansas House, District 15, KSBorn and raised in Johnson County, Cole is a lifelong Kansan and proud graduate of Kansas public schools by way of the Blue Valley School...
- Matt FoxKansas House of Representatives, District 87, KSMatt is a teacher, coach, and union member running for the 87th District seat in the Kansas House of Representatives. As an educator, Matt...
- Jo Ella HoyeKansas House of Representatives, District 17, KSJo Ella is a stay-at-home-mom and committed public servant. She’s held various local government management positions in the public, private,...
- Edgar PandoKansas Senate, District 38, KSEdgar is a Southwest Kansas Native and practicing attorney that has dedicated his career to public service. Edgar’s first job out of law...
- Lindsay VaughnKansas House of Representatives, District 22, KSLindsay is a nonprofit professional, young leader, and proud Kansan who was born and raised in Overland Park. Through being a precinct...
- Brandon WoodardState House of Representatives, District 30, KSBrandon is a lifelong Kansan and career fundraising professional working to make college affordable for Kansans. As state representative,...
- Rui XuState House of Representatives, District 25, Westwood, KSRui is a first generation Chinese immigrant running for his second term in the the House of Representatives in Kansas’ 25th District. He...
Kansas Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2019 Candidates
- Gary E. Bradley-LopezUnified School District 500, Kansas City, KSGary E. Bradley-Lopez is running for USD 500 Board of Education in Kansas City, Kansas because he believes his progressive platform will help...
- Nathan DominguezBoard of Education USD 373 in Harvey County, Newton, KSNathan Dominguez is a student at Newton High School running for school board. Nathan hopes to bring his unique perspectives and experiences...
- Jorge FloresCommissioner District 4 Unified Government of KCK/Wyandotte County, Kansas City, KSJorge Luis Flores is running for 4th District Commissioner because 'My parents moved to Kansas City, Kansas in the 80’s. My father is a...
- Jessica HembreeShawnee Mission School Board, South Area, Overland Park, KSAs a mother to three sons and long-time children’s health advocate, Jessica is uniquely suited to serve her community as a member of the...
- Whitney WilsonWaterOne Board, Seat 6, At-large, Johnson County, Prairie Village, KSWhitney is the only candidate who is a Certified Public Water Official running for the WaterOne Board. She has community board leadership...
Kansas Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2018 Candidates
- Sarah CoatsKansas House of Representatives, 54th District, KSSarah is a 32 year old social worker that has worked for nearly a decade in our community. She been an activist and an advocate for children...
- Laura Smith-EverettKansas House of Representatives, District 17, KSAs a mother of three and an educator for 15 years, Laura knows how important it is to have strong public schools for our children, our...
- Alex Van DykeKansas House of Representatives, 67th District, KSA recent father, a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters, March for Our Lives organizer, and lifelong Kansan Alex Van Dyke is looking to...
- Rui XuKansas State Legislature, 25th District, KSRui is a first generation Chinese immigrant running for the House of Representatives in Kansas' 25th District. With his experience as a...
Kansas Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.