Amelia Wiederaenders

Amelia Wiederaenders is a community advocate and former campaign professional running to flip a seat in the Kansas House in November. Amelia has more than 16 years of experience working to elect Democratic candidates, and for the past seven years, she has been a caregiver for her 103-year-old grandmother. This has given her a firsthand understanding of the challenges families face in accessing medical care. If Amelia is elected, she will champion affordable health care, strong public schools, and a lower cost of living for working families in Kansas.

A strong campaign, support from the DLCC, and historic disapproval for Republican policies are coming together in District 30 to put Amelia in an excellent position to flip this seat and help Democrats build power in the Kansas House.

2026 is a historic opportunity to build Democratic power and break the Republican supermajority in the Kansas House.

The DLCC has been on the ground in Kansas for years, capitalizing on every opportunity to build momentum and chip away at Republican control of the state’s legislature. This year, we’ve identified the most competitive House districts and are bringing national attention to candidates with the best chances of flipping Republican-held seats or protecting key Democratic footholds. 

Kansas House Democrats only need to gain five seats to break a supermajority Republicans have used to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s vetoes and pass deeply unpopular legislation, such as recent attempts to upend constitutional rights and attack democracy. Breaking the supermajority would be a critical step towards progress for Kansas.

This year’s elections are a once-in-a-decade opportunity to begin turning the tide in Kansas and in red states across the country. A brighter future is possible for all Kansans, and the DLCC is ready to support our candidates every step of the way.