In the name of transparency around civil liberites, we sent a questionnaire to candidates in Kansas House races to allow them to share their stance with voters. You can find and compare the responses we received from candidates to be a more informed voter.
In August 2022, 69%of Johnson County voted NOT to remove the right to an abortion from the Kansas constitution. If elected, would you stand with your constituents and vote NO on any further attempts to remove abortion protections under the state constitution?
House District 49
Brad Boyd — Yes
Kristen Clark — Refused to Respond
House District 14
Dennis Miller — Yes
Charlotte Esau — Refused to Respond
House District 15
Allison Hougland — Yes
Matt Bingesser — Refused to Respond
House District 28
Ace Allen — Yes
Carl Turner — Refused to Respond
In Kansas, ballots mailed on or before election day will be counted if received up to three days after the election. In 2020, over 30,000 ballots were received during this timeframe. Will you vote NO on any bill removing this three-day grace period?
House District 49
Brad Boyd — Yes
Kristen Clark — Refused to Respond
House District 14
Dennis Miller — Yes
Charlotte Esau — Refused to Respond
House District 15
Allison Hougland — Yes
Matt Bingesser — Refused to Respond
House District 28
Ace Allen — Yes
Carl Turner — Refused to Respond
Do you support measures to increase access to voting for formerly incarcerated Kansans?
House District 49
Brad Boyd — Yes
Kristen Clark — Refused to Respond
House District 14
Dennis Miller — Yes
Charlotte Esau — Refused to Respond
House District 15
Allison Hougland — Yes
Matt Bingesser — Refused to Respond
House District 28
Ace Allen — Yes
Carl Turner — Refused to Respond
The enforcement of marijuana laws generates some of the justice system’s starkest racial disparities. In Kansas, we have made big strides toward legalizing medical marijuana, which can be used as an alternative to pharmaceutical medications to treat a variety of medical issues–from chronic pain to PTSD. Will you vote YES on a bill decriminalizing medical marijuana?
House District 49
Brad Boyd — Yes
Kristen Clark — Refused to Respond
House District 14
Dennis Miller — Yes
Charlotte Esau — Refused to Respond
House District 15
Allison Hougland — Yes
Matt Bingesser — Refused to Respond
House District 28
Ace Allen — Yes
Carl Turner — Refused to Respond
Kansas kids are charged numerous fines and fees during their interactions with the criminal justice system–from their first interaction with police to their final probation or parole meeting. These costs serve no rehabilitative purpose and can prolong engagement with the criminal justice system. Will you vote YES on legislation to eliminate fines and fees in the juvenile justice system?
House District 49
Brad Boyd — Yes
Kristen Clark — Refused to Respond
House District 14
Dennis Miller — Yes
Charlotte Esau — Refused to Respond
House District 15
Allison Hougland — Yes
Matt Bingesser — Refused to Respond
House District 28
Ace Allen — No
Carl Turner — Refused to Respond
In his concurring opinion on Roe v. Wade, Justice Clarence Thomas indicated that the Supreme Court should reconsider rulings codifying the right to same-sex marriage. Will you vote YES to protect same-sex marriage in Kansas, no matter what is decided at the federal level?
House District 49
Brad Boyd — Yes
Kristen Clark — Refused to Respond
House District 14
Dennis Miller — Yes
Charlotte Esau — Refused to Respond
House District 15
Allison Hougland — Yes
Matt Bingesser — Refused to Respond
House District 28
Ace Allen — Yes
Carl Turner — Refused to Respond
Bills attempting to legalize discrimination against transgender students, including the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act,” are introduced each session. Will you vote NO on any legislation attempting to legalize discrimination against LGBTQ students in schools?
House District 49
Brad Boyd — Yes
Kristen Clark — Refused to Respond
House District 14
Dennis Miller — Yes
Charlotte Esau — Refused to Respond
House District 15
Allison Hougland — Yes
Matt Bingesser — Refused to Respond
House District 28
Ace Allen — Yes
Carl Turner — Refused to Respond