2024 Candidates
Federal Offices
Bio:
Dr. Prasanth Reddy is a triple board certified oncologist and serves as a Lt. Col in the U.S. Air Force Reserves.
Social Media: Facebook
Website: reddyforkansas.com
Kansas State Offices
KS House District 78
Bio:
Robyn has served her community for over 35 years as a precinct committeewoman, planning commissioner, Rotarian, City Councilwoman, State Representative, youth mentor, and Sunday School teacher. Robyn and her husband, Steve, have 3 grown sons.
Social Media: Facebook
Website: robynforkansas.com
KS House District 15
Lauren N. Bohi
KS House District 24
Bio:
Mail Carrier for 35 1/2 years
Retired
Married 34 years
Daughter graduated from UMKC
Son graduated from William Jewell
Daughter graduated from K-State
Member of Bristol Hill UMC
Volunteer treasurer at Bristol Hill and Crosslines food kitchen.
Email: ksreadyforRedick@gmail.com
KS House District 48
Bio:
Living in Overland Park and Johnson County offers excellent schools, a strong community, and professional services at a moderate cost of living. We recognize this is rare in major metropolitan areas and do not take it for granted.
Social Media: Facebook
Website: rossforkansas48.com
KS House District 26
Chip Van Houden
Bio:
Spring Hill City Councilman – January 2022
Biomedical Sales – occupation
Husband and father to 3 kids
Email: chipforkansas@gmail.com
KS House District 5
Bio: 1st session in 2023, I wrote a bill to stop human smuggling in KS that became law July 1, 2023, & has already been used. Outside of being a legislator, I’m a Sales Exec that works with businesses & their employees providing affordable healthcare.
Social Media: Facebook
Email: carrieforkansas@gmail.com
KS House District 18
Bio: Robert wants to provide better representation for you in Topeka. He has lived in Johnson County almost all of his life and Shawnee is his home. Let’s make government work for you, not against you.
Campaign Lit: Robert Whitman for KS House.pdf
Website: robertforkansashouse.com
KS House District 49
Bio: Kurt Ruf grew up in Olathe and attended KU, earning a degree in computer science. He has built a successful record as a business leader, which continues today at his software firm specializing in data-driven analysis.
Social Media: Facebook
Website: rufvote.com
Campaign Lit: Kurt Ruf For KS House 49
KS House District 28
Social Media: Facebook
Website: carlturnerforkansas.com
Email: carlturnerforkansas@gmail.com
Phone: 816.896.8929
KS House District 121
John Resman
Bio: Retired Captain, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. Proudly service in the U.S. Army. Current committee assignments Federal & State Affairs, Corrections and Juvenile Justice, and Vice-Chair Transportation and Public Safety Budget.
Email: resmandist121@gmail.com
Website: http://johnresman.us
KS House District 27
Sean Tarwater
Bio: I listened to your concerns. I went to Topeka and did EXACTLY what I said I would do. I Stood firm. I made the tough, hard choices that I Promised. I rolled my sleeves up and went to work just as I have in all my other ventures in life.
Social Media: Facebook
Website: teamtarwater.com
Campaign Lit: Tarwater-Palmcard
Senator District 6
Bio:
Born in Olathe, Tabitha moved from Lenexa to KCK at age 7. Having roots in both JoCo and WyCo gave her a heart to serve her neighbors as state senator for District 6. Tabitha is the oldest of 7 and loves God, the Constitution, and Kansas.
Social Media: Facebook
Website: tabithaforkansas.com/
Email: tabithaforkansas@gmail.com
Phone: 913.221.4597
Senator District 9
Bio: Full bio at http://www.Beverlygossage.com
Social Media: Facebook
Website: Beverlygossage.com
Door Lit: Gossage-Bifold-Brochure
Senator District 10
Bio:
Mike is currently the Senator for the 10th District in the State of Kansas. He is the Chairman of the Senate Federal and State Affairs committee, and also serves on the Senate Utilities Committee, Public Health Committee, Local Government Committee.
Social Media: Facebook
Website: mikethompsonforkansas.com
Senator District 23
Bio:
Faith, freedom, and family are the core values that guide as we lead and govern. After 3 terms in the Kansas House of Representatives, championing education, as well as sound, responsible tax policies, it’s time to take that passion to the Senate!
Website: adamtthomasforkansas.com
Senator District 35
Bio:
I am married and have six kids, including one in heaven. I grew up in Johnson County and have been blessed to live here for over 40 years. As a State Senator, I will work to make Kansas the best state in the nation to pursue the American Dream.
Social Media: Facebook
Website: tjroseforkansas.com
Senator District 37
Bio: I am a veterinarian and a professor that is passionate about making life better for Kansans. I have had a great career in the animal health industry and love volunteering in my community. I live in Louisburg KS with my wife and four kids.
Social Media: Facebook
Campaign Literature: Shane
Website: dougshaneforkansas.com
State Board of Education 4
Email: connieobrien2009@gmail.com
State Board of Education 2
Fred Postlewait
Fred Postlewait Video
Bio:
Fred Postlewait for Kansas State Board of Education District 2
Born and raised in Wyandotte County
Website: fredforksbe2.com/
Johnson County Offices
County Commission District 3
Bio:
Current County Commissioner for District 3 – patriot fighting for we the people
Website: oharajococommission.com
County Commission District 6
Bio:
Mike is a 4th generation Kansan and a forty year resident of Johnson County. Mike and his wife, Jennie, have been married for 22 years and have three daughters. Mike proudly served in the U.S. Navy and is a local small business owner.
Social Media: Facebook
Website: stormforjoco.com
Johnson County Sheriff
County Sheriff
Bio: I am an accomplished United States Navy SEAL, and the former Undersheriff for Johnson County, I am running for Johnson County Sheriff to instill transparency, trust, and teamwork.
Social Media: Facebook
Website: dougbedfordforsheriff.com
Steve Howe
Bio:
District Attorney Steve Howe has 34 years experience as a career prosecutor. Since becoming DA in 2009, his office secured 96,000 convictions. JoCo’s crime rate fell 20% in his first year, and since remained flat despite a 100,000 population gain.
Social Media: Facebook
Website: stevehoweforda.com
Judge Position 6
Judge Position 9
Karen Arnold-Burger, Olathe
10th Judicial District Judge Division 2
10th Judicial District Judge Division 3
James F. Vano, Overland Park
10th Judicial District Judge Division 6
10th Judicial District Judge Position 2
10th Judicial District Judge Position 3
10th Judicial District Judge Position 4
John McEntee, Olathe
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