Kansas political candidates at the local, state and federal levels descended on the Emporia Senior Center for the Lyon County Democrats’ fundraising ice cream social.
Of the candidates that came to Emporia, only US Senate candidate Mark Holland is involved in the primary Aug. 2. He tells KVOE News he strongly disagrees with current Senator Jerry Moran, a Republican, on numerous issues — abortion and gun rights first and foremost.
Kansas Attorney General candidate Chris Mann says he plans to focus on policy, not politics, if elected.
Current Kansas Treasurer Lynn Rogers tells KVOE News the position has typically been a stepping stone to political offices in Washington, DC. That’s not how he sees the job.
Kansas Secretary of State candidate Jeanna Repass says the state’s elections are secure, even if the conspiracy theorists say otherwise.
Kansas 60th District House candidate Mic McGuire plans to “run on time” — meaning a four-part approach including fair and just taxes and individual rights. It also includes Medicaid expansion and a combination of education, the economy and the environment.
Kansas 76th District House candidate Chuck Torres is running on stabilizing teacher support, agriculture and — as a registered nurse — Medicaid expansion.
Lyon County Commission candidate Gregg Stair says his approach of using math principles to solve issues will go well beyond budgets if he’s elected.
About 50 people came to the Senior Center to hear short stump speeches and chat one-on-one with the candidates.
