Target Race Launch: DLCC Announces Slate of House Targets in Kansas

Kansas House Democrats are within reach of breaking the toxic GOP supermajority

WASHINGTON—Today, the DLCC announced seven Target Races in the Kansas House as we aim to break the GOP supermajority. Kansas Republicans have weaponized their supermajority since 2010 to enact harmful and unpopular legislation, including overriding Democratic Governor Laura Kelly’s vetoes. State Democrats are just 5 seats away from breaking the GOP House supermajority, and these Target Races are among the most competitive and consequential races in the Sunflower State.

The DLCC is working directly with the Kansas House Democratic Caucus and Target Race candidates to deliver support and resources for data, research, polling, paid communication, and direct voter contact. House Democrats in Kansas already have momentum on their side after announcing their best candidate recruitment in 30 years. The DLCC has an ambitious Target Map to capitalize on this once-in-a-generation opportunity to shift the balance of power in Kansas and across the country this November.

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Heather Williams issued the following statement:

“Over fifteen years of a Republican supermajority have left too many Kansans behind as families across the state struggle to afford the most basic necessities like health care, utilities, and groceries. This November, Kansas Democrats have a historic opportunity to make significant gains in the House and push back against the GOP’s unpopular agenda. Democratic momentum is undeniable, and on the heels of record recruitment, the DLCC isn’t wasting a moment to support the Target Races that could shift the landscape of power in Kansas. It’s past time to end the era of unchecked Republican power in the state, and the DLCC has the plan to get it done this November.”

The DLCC’s slate of Kansas House Target Races includes: 

• Sherry Giebler (HD-14)
• Allison Hougland (HD-15)
• Bryan Mouber (HD-28)
• Zach Maier (HD-39)
• Jeff Pittman (HD-41)
• Nikki McDonald (HD-49)
• Brenda Bandy (HD-67)

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) leads the national strategy to secure Democratic power in our state legislatures. We are the campaign arm for more than 3,000 state legislators and thousands of candidates across all 50 states who are advancing Democratic values and standing up to the dangerous MAGA agenda every single day. Over the last decade, our work has flipped 10 new chamber majorities. Those new majorities have ensured Democrats in state legislatures are positioned to protect our democracy and fundamental rights, while addressing the high cost of living and advancing opportunities. The DLCC’s national strategy and target map continue to pinpoint the most efficient paths to Democratic power across all 50 states.

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