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12 Kansas Legislative Candidates Earn Crucial Small Business Endorsement

12 Kansas Legislative Candidates Earn Crucial Small Business Endorsement

July 26, 2024

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12 Kansas Legislative Candidates Earn Crucial Small Business Endorsement

NFIB Kansas endorses 12 pro-small business incumbent candidates ahead of August 6th Primary.

**Updated on July 30 to include NFIB Kansas PAC’s endorsement for House District 41**

TOPEKA (July 26, 2024) –The NFIB Kansas PAC today endorsed 12 candidates for seats in the Kansas Legislature ahead of the Primary Election Day, which is August 6. The political action committee, comprised solely of NFIB members throughout the state, endorsed five incumbent candidates running for re-election to the Senate and seven incumbent candidates running for re-election to the House of Representatives.

“Main Street Kansans are the backbone of our communities, creating jobs and opportunities for hardworking men and women all across our state,” NFIB State Director Dan Murray said. “Over the past several years, our small business owners have faced a host of challenges, including inflation and a tightening labor market. These lawmakers understand how policy proposals can impact business costs and have demonstrated a commitment to promoting greater economic opportunity for Kansans.

“On behalf of our small business owner members, I’m proud to announce these endorsements and ask all Kansans to support pro-small business candidates on August 6.”

Endorsed Candidates:
Senate House
District 12 Caryn Tyson District 33 Mike Thompson
District 13 Tim Shallenberger District 35 Marvin Robinson
District 20 Brenda Dietrich District 41 Pat Proctor
District 26 Chase Blasi District 42 Lance Neelly
District 36 Elaine Bowers District 60 Mark Schreiber
District 65 Jeff Underhill
District 77 Kristey Williams

Background:

The last day to apply for an advance voting mail ballot is Tuesday, July 30. The Primary Election Day is Tuesday, August 6. For more information on voter registration and other FAQs, visit VoteKansas.gov.

The NFIB Kansas PAC’s endorsement is important to these campaigns. Small business owners and their employees vote in large numbers and are known for actively recruiting friends, family members, and acquaintances to go to the polls.

NFIB’s political support is based on the candidates’ positions and records on key small-business issues.

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