Jason Miller for Kansas Senate District 31

Candidate for the Kansas Senate to represent all of Harvey County and part of northern Sedgwick County, including the towns of Bentley, Burrton, Halstead, Hesston, Kechi, Mount Hope, Newton, North Newton, Park City, Sedgwick, Valley Center, and Walton.

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Jason followed a fifth-generation Kansan to Newton — where he fell in love with her and with the state of Kansas. He plans to live here the rest of his life, and he hopes to help make Kansas a place that more people want to call home. Jason is the director of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mennoniteabuseprevention.org/">Mennonite Abuse Prevention</a>, a nonprofit aiding survivors of sexual violence in Amish, Brethren, and Mennonite communities. He also works at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.grazingplains.com/">Grazing Plains Farm</a>, a fifth-generation dairy farm east of Newton. Running a nonprofit and working on a small farm require frugality, creativity, careful planning, and hard work. Each day brings new challenges as well as opportunities to advocate for the marginalized, to speak the truth, and to improve our world. <img src="https://run.imgix.net/c65dd3b1-38fc-42a0-9927-4c873b342cf1/fc63ef78-a9de-4649-b9df-66a1646daa97/fc63ef78-a9de-4649-b9df-66a1646daa97.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2806%2C2806&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="42" variant="framed">Jason is married to Melanie Krehbiel, a 20-year public school teacher, and together they fostered and adopted two children Jason had learned to know as their Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Jason personally navigated many of Kansas's systems of care in addition to serving two years on the Kansas Mental Health Task Force. His experiences supporting traumatized children, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xFPrSrNMogpMcRoc14ImpAD5BnPmLfvr/view?usp=sharing">losing a son to suicide</a>, and working alongside survivors of sexual violence drive his belief in the possibilities for Kansas systems to promote resilience and healing.Despite personal loss and amidst current local and national challenges, Jason remains optimistic about the future and aims to advocate for others at the Capitol, inspired by the Kansas state motto — Ad Astra per Aspera — to the stars through difficulties.

<h4>Ex senadores del Distrito 31</h4>El Distrito 31 ostenta el récord del estado de Kansas por ser el distrito del Senado representado durante más tiempo por mujeres consecutivas. Tres senadoras sirvieron durante 44 años, desde 1981 hasta 2024. Senadora Carolyn McGinn (Sedgwick) sirvió cinco términos desde 2005 hasta el final de 2024 Senadora Christine Downey-Schmidt (Newton) sirvió tres términos desde 1993 hasta 2004 Senadora Norma Daniels (Valley Center) sirvió tres términos desde 1981 hasta 1992

Jason is running for Kansas Senate because he recognizes the urgent need for representation that prioritizes the welfare of families, the accessibility of comprehensive healthcare, the nurturing of resilient communities, and the pursuit of policies that treat every individual with dignity and respect.

<h3>Fighting for Our Community</h3>These are some of the top issues our campaign is focused on. Learn more about our issues <a href="/issues" target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.

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Jason will advocate for <a href="https://www.khi.org/articles/2024-medicaid-expansion-estimates/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Medicaid expansion</a> and the protection of women's healthcare choices. He will work to reduce barriers to mental and physical healthcare across the state. Investments in prevention and early intervention will improve the lives of all Kansans and reduce long-term costs.

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Healthcare

Jason will advocate for strategic investments in community childcare, early childhood education, and our public schools. He will work to increase teacher salaries and to fund special education, the arts, and creative models including ag-based and project-based learning.

Education

Jason will advocate for budgets that invest in the roots of our communities, the families who work to build the Kansas economy. He will advocate for lower property taxes, and he will expect the wealthy and big corporations to pay their fair share, recognizing that trickle-down economics doesn't work for regular Kansans.

Fair taxes and budgets

Jason will advocate for smart policies to lower property taxes, increase the supply of rental homes, and reduce barriers to expanded housing options in Kansas. Investments in affordable, energy-efficient housing build communities, strengthen families, and reduce long-term costs for the most vulnerable.

Housing

Jason will advocate for policies to protect the groundwater we depend on, to improve the land that feeds our families, and to preserve the natural world in which we live. Wise stewardship of our irreplaceable shared resources is essential for the futures of our children and our communities.

Water and soil

Jason will advocate for equal treatment and legal protections for every Kansan — regardless of wealth, social status, birthplace, first language, gender and identity, sexual orientation, skin color, chosen occupation, political affiliation, or any of the other factors that make Kansans colorful and diverse.

Equality

Jason will advocate for the legalization of regulated medical cannabis to provide doctor-approved treatment for pain, nausea, and other health problems. Kansas doctors are already recommending cannabis to their patients, and Kansas dollars are instead going to the billion-dollar cannabis industries next door.

Medical cannabis

Jason will advocate for sensible, evidence-based policies to reduce gun deaths. He believes that when someone, like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xFPrSrNMogpMcRoc14ImpAD5BnPmLfvr/view?usp=sharing">his son David</a>, feels suicidal in Harvey or Sedgwick County, they should find it easier to get mental health care than to buy a gun. Trigger locks, safe storage laws, and waiting periods can reduce angry, impulsive, and irreversible actions.

Suicide and gun safety

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<h3>Candidate Forum</h3>October 9, 2024Jason Miller &amp; Rep. Stephen Owens McKinley Administrative Center Newton, Kansas<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OHTAYOLf9Y" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Watch on YouTube</a> to jump to individual questions (see description).

<h2>About the district</h2>Kansas Senate District 31 represents all of Harvey County and part of northern Sedgwick County, including the towns of Bentley, Burrton, Halstead, Hesston, Kechi, Mount Hope, Newton, North Newton, Park City, Sedgwick, Valley Center, and Walton. The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ballotpedia.org/Kansas_State_Senate_District_31">Ballotpedia website</a> features helpful interactive maps with the old and new district boundaries.District 31 covers 730 square miles with a population of 76,462 citizens. The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://censusreporter.org/profiles/61000US20031-state-senate-district-31-ks/">Census Reporter website</a> features a wealth of useful and fascinating data about the district.

<h4>Past Senators of District 31</h4>The 31st District holds the Kansas state record for the Senate district represented the longest by consecutive women. Three female Senators served for 44 years, spanning from 1981 to 2024.Senator Carolyn McGinn (Sedgwick) served five terms from 2005 until the end of 2024Senator Christine Downey-Schmidt (Newton) served three terms from 1993 to 2004Senator Norma Daniels (Valley Center) served for three terms from 1981 until 1992

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<h2>Campaign finance</h2>October 30, 2024Early on, the realities of campaign finance almost dissuaded me from running for this seat. I hate the obscene amounts of money that are spent on our elections to create and barrage people with things that nobody really enjoys. But I signed up for this, so now I'm part of the problem too.My friend E.J., who feeds the geese on Sand Creek behind our house twice a day and who is one of Teddy's favorite humans because of the fancy dehydrated chicken treats that spill from his pockets, gave me a stern warning when he found out this spring that I was running. "Don't you go getting that slime on you!"Last year, the Kansas Reflector published an article by Amber Dickinson of KTWU in Kansas City: "<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2023/06/04/where-did-kansas-state-senators-campaign-funds-come-from-the-answers-might-surprise-you" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Where did Kansas state senators’ campaign funds come from? The answers might surprise you</a>." __________"In the nonelection timeframe spanning Jan. 1, 2021, to Dec. 31, 2022, members of the Kansas Senate took more than $1 million from political action committees, special interest groups, large corporations or businesses, and out-of-state donors. Only 11% of all 40 senators’ campaign contributions came from individual citizens living in Kansas.""The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled campaign contributions are considered free speech, and the contributions to our senators fall within the legal guidelines of Kansas ethics laws. However, the people living in Kansas should be paying attention to where money is coming from and what issues are given the most attention during legislative sessions.""Please ask yourself: Am I comfortable with bills passed by lawmakers largely funded by wealthy political entities, some of whom do not even live in Kansas? ... The people of Kansas deserve to have a voice in their Legislature, regardless of their ability to fund political campaigns and activities." __________As part of my efforts to push back against these forces, to hold myself accountable to my own values, and to avoid getting the slime on me, I'm determined to be as transparent and intentional as I can.Campaign finance reports exist so that Kansans can see who is giving money to candidates and what they are spending it on. You can look up a wide range of reports from the last ten years on the <a href="https://ethics.kansas.gov/campaign-finance/view-submitted-forms-and-reports" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission website</a>.In particular, you can look at the reports submitted by Rep. Owens and me during this campaign.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c65dd3b1-38fc-42a0-9927-4c873b342cf1/e5c9e4c2-c868-4ee6-b380-6b1e39298f15/e5c9e4c2-c868-4ee6-b380-6b1e39298f15.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1000%2C1000&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" variant="framed"><h3>District 31</h3><h4>Stephen Owens, Hesston, Republican</h4>Amount raised in 2023: <a href="http://ethics.ks.gov/CFAScanned/Senate/2024ElecCycle/202401/S31SO_202401.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$168,284</a> (including $150,000 loan) Amount raised Jan. 1-July 25: <a href="http://ethics.ks.gov/CFAScanned/Senate/2024ElecCycle/202407/S31SO_202407.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$127,151</a> ($100,000 loan) Amount raised July 26-Oct. 24: <a href="http://ethics.ks.gov/CFAScanned/Senate/2024ElecCycle/202410/S31SO_202410.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$58,250</a> Cash on hand as of Oct. 24: $26,076<h4>Jason Miller, Newton, Democrat</h4>Amount raised Jan. 1-July 25: <a href="http://ethics.ks.gov/CFAScanned/Senate/2024ElecCycle/202407/S31JM_202407.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$45,525</a> Amount raised July 26-Oct. 24: <a href="http://ethics.ks.gov/CFAScanned/Senate/2024ElecCycle/202410/S31JM_202410.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$32,904</a> Cash on hand as of Oct. 24: $17,034Rep. Owens and I reported raising roughly the same amount of money in the last year if you remove the loans that were later paid back in full.Rep. Owens reported raising $85,401, and I reported raising $78,429. (I've raised an additional $8,031 since the Oct. 24 report, for a current total of $86,460.)According to the finance software we're using, approximately 94% of my money was donated by more than 400 individuals who supported my campaign, with an average donation of $106.98. The rest of my money (approximately 6%) came from:<ul><li>Harvey County Democratic Party: $1,500</li><li>Building &amp; Construction Trades Council of Central &amp; Western Kansas (union): $1,000</li><li>SEIU Missouri/Kansas State Council PAC (union): $1,000</li><li>SE KS Building &amp; Construction Trades Council (union): $250</li><li>Sedgwick County Democratic Women: $125</li><li>Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats: $325</li><li>Wichita Hutchinson Labor Federation (union): $500</li><li>Kansas Democratic Party: $450</li></ul>Campaign finance is complicated, so take these numbers with a grain of salt. They should be pretty close.If you look at <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2023/06/04/where-did-kansas-state-senators-campaign-funds-come-from-the-answers-might-surprise-you" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">the Kansas Reflector article</a>, you'll see that only two senators reported receiving less than 60% of their campaign contributions from special interests, with the rest ranging from 72-100% funded by PACs, special interest groups, and large corporations or businesses.I don't have time right now, but if you figure out the percentages for Rep. Owens' contributions this year, let me know. After skimming the reports, I'm guessing he's well within that average range.I'm told it's normal for these special interests to prefer incumbents over newbies like me. I'm a clear underdog, so they're essentially betting that Owens will win and their "investment" will give them access. Money seems to equal access and influence in this game.It's been clearly shown that money can't buy elections. The New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/16/us/politics/trone-bloomberg-wealth-campaign-funding.html?unlocked_article_code=1.WE4.9GwO.FFZbMm0Ncq1Y&amp;smid=url-share" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">published an article in May</a> with numerous examples. I think it's more accurate to say that money can influence elections and is one indicator of support. That's why my fundraising totals are apparently turning heads in Topeka. Your tangible support has been amazing!The last part of transparency and intention for me is to be clear about where I'm spending the money you've invested in my campaign. You can see a detailed list in my reports.As much as possible, I've bought locally. I want to invest your money back into our communities whenever I can. I looked for ways to make the money do double duty, so instead of just buying advertising, I invested in local events where the advertising also supported our communities. I also prioritized union-run and female-owned businesses whenever possible in order to support working families. The majority of my printed materials were purchased from union printers, and the rest were purchased in Hesston and Newton.The largest expense of this campaign was on a series of mailers. The postcards only cost about $0.70 each to print and send, but in a district of around 75k people with a target audience of around 12k, that quickly adds up.So, on the recommendation of Sen. McGinn, I gave a lot of your money to <a href="http://recordnews.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">a small business</a> in Basehor, Kansas, that did her mailers for the last twenty years. They were wonderful to work with, and they helped me to do exactly what I wanted with the least discomfort possible.If you have questions about my campaign finances, please ask. I will try to answer your questions as transparently as I can. This process has been a huge learning experience for me, which was one of my goals. I understand better how the system works, and if elected, I have some ideas for how I will try to resist the influence of money from special interests. Whether I'm elected or not, I believe I've shown that it's possible to run a legitimate campaign for the state senate supported almost entirely by regular people.I'm sure E.J. will let me know if I ever come home with any of the slime on me, and I'm grateful for folks like him who can hold me accountable.

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<h4>Biografía</h4>Jason siguió a una mujer hasta Newton, Kansas&nbsp; quien representa la quinta generación viviendo en Kansas, Jason piensa vivir aquí el resto de su vida, y espera ayudar a hacer de Kansas un lugar al que más gente quiera llamar hogar. Jason es el director de <a href="https://mennoniteabuseprevention.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary)">Mennonite Abuse Prevention</a>, una organización sin fines lucrativos que ayuda a los supervivientes de violencia sexual en las comunidades Amish, Brethren y Menonita. También trabaja en <a href="https://www.grazingplains.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Grazing Plains Farm</a>, una granja lechera que está siendo trabajada por la quinta generación familiar. Dirigir una organización sin fines de lucro y trabajar en una pequeña granja exige frugalidad, creatividad, planificación cuidadosa y trabajo duro. Cada día trae consigo nuevos retos, así como oportunidades para defender a los marginados, decir la verdad y mejorar nuestro mundo.Jason está casado con Melanie Krehbiel, maestra de escuela pública por 20 años; juntos cuidaron, acogieron, y adoptaron a dos niños a los que Jason aprendió a conocer como su Defensor Especial Designado por el Tribunal (CASA). Jason recorrió personalmente muchos de los sistemas de atención de Kansas, además de formar parte durante dos años del Grupo de Trabajo de Salud Mental de Kansas. Sus experiencias de apoyo a niños traumatizados, <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xFPrSrNMogpMcRoc14ImpAD5BnPmLfvr/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">la pérdida de un hijo por suicidio</a>, y trabajando junto a los sobrevivientes de la violencia sexual aumentan su creencia en las posibilidades de los sistemas de Kansas en promover la resiliencia y la sanacion. A pesar de la pérdida personal y en medio de los actuales retos locales y nacionales, Jason sigue siendo optimista sobre el futuro y aspira a abogar por los demás en el Capitolio, inspirado por el lema del estado de Kansas - Ad Astra per Aspera - hacia las estrellas a través de las dificultades.

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Sobre Jason

Jason se postula para el Senado de Kansas porque reconoce la urgencia de una representación que priorice el bienestar de las familias, la accesibilidad a una atención sanitaria integral, el fomento de comunidades resilientes y la búsqueda de políticas que traten a cada individuo con dignidad y respeto.

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Voluntariado y experiencia laboral

Mennonite Abuse Prevention - voluntario y ahora <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mennoniteabuseprevention.org/">director</a>, 2018-presente

Grazing Plains Farm - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.grazingplains.com/">obrero de granja</a>, 2020-presente

Zimmerdale Carpentry &amp; Design - construcción y remodelación por cuenta propia

Stone Creek Nursery - gerente del vivero El Dorado, 2006-2007

Flinthills USD 492 - mantenimiento y jardinería, 2005

Prairie View Mental Health Center - trabajador de salud mental, 2001-2003

Trabajo

Grupo de trabajo de salud mental de Kansas - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kdads.ks.gov/kdads-commissions/behavioral-health/mh-task-force">miembro</a>, 2017-2018

Academia de ciudadanos del departamento de policía de Newton - participante, 2017

Club de natación Newton Nitros - secretaria de la junta directiva, 2014-2016

Defensor especial designado por el tribunal (CASA) - condados de Butler y Harvey, 2007-2010

Extensión del Condado de Butler - miembro de la junta, 2005-2009

Maestro jardinero de Kansas - certificación y formación avanzada, 2005

Compromiso con la comunidad

El Distrito 31 del Senado de Kansas representa a todo el condado de Harvey y parte del norte del condado de Sedgwick, incluidas las ciudades de Bentley, Burrton, Halstead, Hesston, Kechi, Mount Hope, Newton, North Newton, Park City, Sedgwick, Valley Center y Walton.

Acerca del distrito

If you make a donation of any amount to our campaign, Jason will send you a handwritten postcard that he made using photos he took in our community. Your donation to the campaign is an investment in Jason, in our community and its local businesses, and in our shared vision for what is possible.

Thank you!

Jason will focus on improving the lives of Kansas children, women, and families through accessible healthcare, quality education, fair taxes, good quality jobs, and smart investments in our communities.

Jason Miller is running for Kansas Senate District 31, bringing a fresh perspective focused on compassion, transparency, and effectiveness. He's committed to making government work for everyone in District 31 through efficient budgeting and by reducing barriers to access.

Volunteer and work experience

Mennonite Abuse Prevention — volunteer and now <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mennoniteabuseprevention.org/">director</a>, 2018–present

Grazing Plains Farm — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.grazingplains.com/">farmhand</a>, 2020–present

Zimmerdale Carpentry &amp; Design — self-employed construction and remodeling

Stone Creek Nursery — El Dorado nursery manager, 2006–2007

Flinthills USD 492 — maintenance and groundskeeping, 2005

Prairie View Mental Health Center — mental health worker, 2001–2003

Kansas Mental Health Task Force — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kdads.ks.gov/kdads-commissions/behavioral-health/mh-task-force">member</a>, 2017–2018

Newton Police Department Citizen's Academy — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.newtonkansas.com/departments/police-department/support-services-division/community-programs/citizen-police-academy">participant</a>, 2017

Newton Nitros Swim Club — board secretary, 2014–2016

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) — Butler and Harvey Counties, 2007–2010

Butler County Extension — board member, 2005–2009

Kansas Master Gardener — certification and advanced training, 2005

Community engagement

<h2>Arraigado en los valores, Unidos en comunidad </h2>Jason Miller es candidato al Senado por el Distrito 31 de Kansas, presentando una nueva perspectiva centrada en la compasión, la transparencia y efectividad. Jason está comprometido a hacer que el gobierno funcione para todos en el Distrito 31 a través de un presupuesto eficiente y mediante la reducción de las barreras de acceso.<h5>Kansas, para todos nosotros </h5>Jason se centrará en mejorar la vida de los niños, las mujeres y las familias de Kansas mediante el acceso a cuidados de salud,una educación de calidad, impuestos justos, empleos de calidad e inversiones inteligentes en nuestras comunidades.

I believe voters deserve clear answers and accurate information so they can make an informed choice.Over the last month, <a href="https://www.stephenowens.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Rep. Stephen Owens</a> and I have answered a variety of questions, including on the topics of Medicaid expansion, school funding, taxes, women's healthcare choices, and more. You can read the full articles and watch the entire forum:

District 31 Questionnaires &amp; candidate forum

<h5>Election guide</h5>October 7, 2024 "<a href="https://thebeaconnews.org/stories/2024/10/07/stephen-owens-and-jason-miller-running-for-kansas-senate-seat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Stephen Owens and Jason Miller are running to replace long-serving senator</a>"

The Beacon – Wichita

<h5>Voter Guide</h5>October 11, 2024 "<a href="https://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article293378039.html#kansas-senate-district-31" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Here’s your voter guide to Wichita-area candidates running for the Kansas Senate</a>"

The Wichita Eagle

<h5>election guide</h5>October 15, 2024 <a href="https://www.ksn.com/news/your-local-election-hq/candidates/jason-miller-democrat-for-kansas-senate-district-31-gen24/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Jason Miller – Democrat</a> <a href="https://www.ksn.com/news/your-local-election-hq/candidates/stephen-owens-republican-for-kansas-senate-district-31-gen24/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Stephen Owens – Republican</a>

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Resources for District 31

Bentley - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bentleyks.gov/">bentleyks.gov</a>

Burrton - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://burrtonkansas.com">burrtonkansas.com</a>

Halstead - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://halsteadks.com">halsteadks.com</a>

Hesston - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://hesstonks.org">hesstonks.org</a>

Kechi - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://kechiks.gov">kechiks.gov</a>

Mount Hope - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://mounthopecity.com">mounthopecity.com</a>

Newton - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://newtonkansas.com">newtonkansas.com</a>

North Newton - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://northnewton.org">northnewton.org</a>

Park City - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://parkcityks.gov">parkcityks.gov</a>

Sedgwick - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://cityofsedgwick.org">cityofsedgwick.org</a>

Valley Center - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://valleycenterks.org">valleycenterks.org</a>

Walton - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://waltonkansas.com">waltonkansas.com</a>

Towns

USD 262 Valley Center - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.usd262.net/">usd262.net</a>

USD 369 Burrton - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.usd369.org">usd369.org</a>

USD 373 Newton - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.usd373.org">usd373.org</a>

USD 439 Sedgwick - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://usd439.com">usd439.com</a>

USD 440 Halstead-Bentley - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.usd440.com">usd440.com</a>

USD 460 Hesston - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.hesstonschools.org">hesstonschools.org</a>

Public schools

The Ark Valley News - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://arkvalleynews.com/">arkvalleynews.com</a>

The Beacon - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://wichitabeacon.org">wichitabeacon.org</a>

Harvey County Now - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.harveycountynow.com">harveycountynow.com</a>

Kansas Reflector - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://kansasreflector.com">kansasreflector.com</a>

The Newton Kansan - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://thekansan.com">thekansan.com</a>

The Wichita Eagle - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://kansas.com">kansas.com</a>

Newspapers

Harvey County - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://harveycounty.com">harveycounty.com</a>

Sedgwick County - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://sedgwickcounty.org">sedgwickcounty.org</a>

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Candidate  for Kansas Senate District 31 representing the citizens of Harvey County and part of Sedgwick County, including the towns of Bentley, Burrton, Halstead, Hesston, Kechi, Mount Hope, Newton, North Newton, Park City, Sedgwick, Valley Center, and Walton.

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