Shawn Chauncey
Republican · KS · Kansas State Representative, District 65
Shawn Chauncey is a Junction City builder of 27 years who became a state representative in 2025 and is vice chair of the Veterans and Military Committee. His priorities are economic growth with lower taxes, including capping property taxes, and support for Fort Riley troops and veterans.
Where Shawn Chauncey stands, based on their records
Supports
Election Integrity (2 records), Personal Income Tax Reduction (1 record)
Opposes
Immigration (1 record), Housing Affordability (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (1 record),
Track record
Track record — Immigration
Immigration · 1 oppose
Voted for the final version of SB 254, which barred people living in the U.S. illegally from state and local public benefits. The House adopted it 78-46, and the governor later vetoed it.
March 19, 2026Opposes Immigration
Source: kslegislature.gov
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 oppose
Voted to override the governor's veto of SB 391, which barred cities and counties from requiring landlords to rent to tenants who use housing vouchers. The override passed 85-38.
April 10, 2026Opposes Housing Affordability
Source: kslegislature.gov
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 oppose
Voted to override the governor's veto of HB 2240, which made state agencies get legislative approval before changing public assistance programs. The override passed 88-37.
April 10, 2025Opposes Social Programs and Welfare
Source: kslegislature.gov
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 1 oppose
Voted to override the governor's veto of HB 2062, which allowed child support orders to start at conception and cover pregnancy costs. The override passed 87-38.
April 10, 2025Opposes Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: kslegislature.gov
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 2 support
Voted to override the governor's veto of HB 2437, the Save Kansas Act, which added voter registration checks and limited which websites may accept voter registrations. The override passed 84-39.
April 9, 2026Supports Election Integrity
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted for HCR 5004, a proposed state constitutional amendment saying only U.S. citizens may vote in Kansas elections. It passed the House 90-28.
February 5, 2025Supports Election Integrity
Source: kslegislature.gov
Track record — Personal Income Tax Reduction
Personal Income Tax Reduction · 1 support
Voted to override the governor's veto of SB 269, which set up automatic future income tax rate cuts when state revenue beats estimates. The override passed 87-37.
April 10, 2025Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: kslegislature.gov
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 4 oppose
Voted to override the governor's veto of HB 2437, the Save Kansas Act, which added voter registration checks and limited which websites may accept voter registrations. The override passed 84-39.
April 9, 2026Opposes Civil Rights
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor's veto of SB 244. The bill required multi-person restrooms and similar spaces in public buildings to be used by one sex, and made driver's licenses show sex at birth. The override passed 84-37.
February 18, 2026Opposes Civil Rights
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor's veto of SB 4, which ended the three-day grace period for mailed ballots. Ballots now must arrive by 7 p.m. on Election Day. The override passed 84-41.
March 25, 2025Opposes Civil Rights
Source: kslegislature.gov
Voted to override the governor's veto of SB 63, which banned gender transition medical care for minors. The override passed 85-34.
February 18, 2025Opposes Civil Rights
Source: kslegislature.gov
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Voted for SCR 1611, a proposed constitutional amendment to have voters directly elect Kansas Supreme Court justices and end the nominating commission. It passed the House 84-40.
March 19, 2025
Source: kslegislature.gov
Past race Shawn Chauncey ran in:
- Kansas House of Representatives District 65 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 65; Kansas · incumbent