2026: Meet the Candidates
who will be on ballots for the PRIMARY / MID-TERMS
RUNNING AGAINST AVERY ANDERSON, KS HOUSE 72
Matt Smith (Running against Avery Anderson)
Matt Smith will run against Avery Anderson. Matt Smith for 72 will support popular issues like healthcare expansion for our state, will continue to fight for affordability and small businesses, and other important and popular issues that have failed to pass
TAKING OVER FOR LAURA KELLY'S SEAT
Cindy Holscher (Taking over for Laura Kelly's Seat
I’m not just a legislator. I’m a mom, an education advocate, and a proud Kansan who cares deeply about our state and its people. That’s why I’m running for Governor. Ready to be part of the change? Join us at cindyforkansas.com
Cindy Holscher (Taking over for Laura Kelly's Seat
I’m not just a legislator. I’m a mom, an education advocate, and a proud Kansan who cares deeply about our state and its people. That’s why I’m running for Governor. Ready to be part of the change? Join us at cindyforkansas.com
Ethan Corson (Taking over for Laura Kelly's Seat
As a lifelong Kansan, Ethan Corson was raised on a set of core values: work hard, give back whenever you can and always keep your word. He’s carried those values with him. He’s running for Governor to create opportunities for the next generation of Kansans. ethanforkansas.com/
RUNNING AGAINST ROGER MARSHALL
Christy Davis (for KS US Senate - against Roger Marshall)
Christy has been running on a platform of Kansans, with an especially long history in Harvey County, she has so much experience in almost every county of our state. Roger Marshall is well known for living in Florida, and not voting with Kansans on so many issues. https://www.christydavisforkansas.com/
Ann Parlkar (for KS US Senate - against Roger Marshall)
"D.C. is the problem, We the people are the solution." Be a part of that solution at www.AnneForKansas.com and join our movement to lower costs for Kansans and restore the promise of America. Join us to lower costs for Kansans and restore the promise of America
Sandy Spidel Neuman (for KS US Senate - against Roger Marshall)
I’m Sandy Spidel Neumann. I was born and raised in Kansas by working-class parents who taught me grit, fairness, and hard work. When Senator Marshall walked out on Kansans, I knew I had to step up.
I’m running for U.S. Senate to fight for Kansas families, and I won’t walk away. sandyforkansas.com
RUNNING AGAINST RON ESTES
Chris Carmichael (Running against RON ESTES)
Chris Carmichael served in the U.S. Air Force from 1992 to 2023. He graduated from Olmsted Falls High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Florida State University in 1998, a graduate degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2002, and a graduate degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 2012. His career experience includes working as an executive. www.chriscarmichael.org/
2025: Meet Our Candidates
ALL WON IN 2025 WHO ASKED FOR OUR HELP!
Rachel McDaniel for Newton School Board
Rachel McDaniel has announced to run as a School Board candidate.
She has greatly expressed interest in understanding all sides of an issue and being able to make recommendations based on her many years in mediation and social work. This great background has let her use her skills to help so many already.
She is interested in making sure kids have enriching options for books, quality educators, and funding to support them.
Melanie Watson for Newton City Commission
Lowering water and property tax with an intangible tax.
Ensuring the city is doing more to help our citizens who are vulnerable.
Ensure the city is funding our senior center annually.
Ensuring that citizens are being treated fairly with dignity and respect by the city's entities.
Heidi Hoskinson for Newton School Board
• 100%+ support of the 2026 Bond initiative
• Invest in developing, recruiting and retaining qualified district professionals
• Champion student support, belonging and positive district-wide culture
• Support programs & partnerships that generate student learning opportunities
Bob Diepenbrock for Newton School Board
• Lead a staff (approximately 425 employees) that serves 15 school districts spread over seven counties that provides services for approximately 1500 students
• Protect kids future by giving them great tools to discern truth & falsehoods.
• Refinanced outstanding bond debt to pay bond back 6 months early reducing bond and interest taxation.
Candidate Info Packets:
2025: Coming soon!
2024: Candidates
2023: Official Harvey Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/...
short link: https://bit.ly/3Ow2IKy
By Crowson for our County Party
Colored by AI
The question we always ask ourselves on election day is: did we do enough to get people out to vote so that these really great candidates can win?!!
This is where to vote: WheretoVote
By that date, of course, it's always too late, but ever since we've put this thought into place early, and had a good day of action, we have gotten pretty far as a Dem party. We have all brought Harvey from red to purple and even blue on a few issues!!
Update: ALL CANDIDATES WON FOR 2025. We have 5 candidates. 1 has already won, and the other 4 could add to having a level-headed voice to the School Board and The Newton City Commission. And wins here help send a voice to the rest of Harvey County. Many just want change where much change is needed.
