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Chris Tanner
Democratic · Kansas · 2026Chris Tanner has lived in Topeka for more than 30 years and works as a maintenance worker, pastor and community volunteer, per his campaign site. He was raised in a conservative home and was previously active in Republican campaigns before deciding to run for the Kansas House as a Democrat.
Priorities
- Supports making healthcare more affordable, including Medicaid expansion, after watching his mother face medical costs during a cancer battle, per the campaign site
- Wants lower property taxes, per the campaign site
- Supports strong public schools and quality education, per the campaign site
On the ballot
Kansas House District 54 · Kansas · 2026
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