Philip Sarnecki
Republican · KS
Philip Sarnecki is a Kansas businessman and financial-services executive who has built companies employing approximately 1,000 people. He is seeking the Republican nomination for governor.
Where Philip Sarnecki stands, based on their records
Supports
Anti-Corruption (1 record), Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 1 support
Blamed Senate President Ty Masterson and the Republican-led Legislature for failing to deliver property tax relief in 2026. At a Republican primary debate he said the relief on offer went to lobbyists and special interests tied to Masterson.
June 5, 2026Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: lawrencekstimes.com · researched August 1, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
Criticized the record tax breaks Kansas used to lure the Kansas City Chiefs away from Missouri. Speaking at a Republican primary debate, he said the deal was not negotiated well.
June 5, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: lawrencekstimes.com · researched August 1, 2026
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Managed financial advisors at Northwestern Mutual for 20 years, according to his LinkedIn profile. He has also owned companies in the automotive, real estate and film industries.
July 27, 2026
Source: lawrencekstimes.com · researched August 1, 2026
Overstated his own voting record at a campaign fundraiser in Leawood. He said he had missed just two primaries in 20 years and no general elections. Kansas Secretary of State records show he missed five primaries since 2008 and the 2012 general election.
June 29, 2026
Source: hppr.org · researched August 1, 2026
Did not vote in the August 2022 Kansas primary that decided the Value Them Both abortion amendment. He has taken a position against abortion. Asked to explain the five primaries he skipped, he declined.
June 29, 2026
Source: hppr.org · researched August 1, 2026
Past race Philip Sarnecki ran in:
- Governor / Lieutenant Governor · August 4, 2026 · Kansas
Profile last researched July 23, 2026.