Henry Johns
Democratic · KS
Henry Johns is a retired respiratory therapist and former Veterans Administration manager who served in the U.S. Army Reserve and has lived in Douglas County since 1975. His priorities include fully funding public schools and restoring state revenue sharing that lowers local property taxes.
Where Henry Johns stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Environment and Public Health (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record),
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Delivered dozens of constituent letters supporting Medicaid expansion to state Rep. Carrie Barth's office.
October 14, 2024Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: hj4ks.com · researched September 24, 2026
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Published opposition to state legislation overriding Lawrence's plastic-bag ban, citing harm to wildlife and local control.
March 28, 2024Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: hj4ks.com · researched September 24, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Joined the Kansas Highway Patrol's drowsy-driving awareness campaign as a sleep-center director and warned drivers about fatigue.
November 2, 2007Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: kgi.contentdm.oclc.org · researched September 24, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Published opposition to a Kansas bill blocking summer food benefits for children who qualified for school meals.
February 2, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hj4ks.com · researched September 24, 2026
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 1 support
Published support for stricter firearm background checks, training, and safe-storage laws.
December 15, 2025Supports Gun Control
Source: hj4ks.com · researched September 24, 2026
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 1 support
Attended a Kansas Women for Kamala Harris gathering and published support for reproductive rights.
October 6, 2024Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: hj4ks.com · researched September 24, 2026
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 1 support
Published opposition to mid-cycle congressional redistricting in Kansas, calling for fair elections.
October 13, 2025Supports Election Integrity
Source: hj4ks.com · researched September 24, 2026
Track record — Data Privacy
Data Privacy · 1 support
Published an article warning sleep-lab staff that sharing patient details on social media could expose private health information.
June 7, 2012Supports Data Privacy
Source: sleepreviewmag.com · researched September 24, 2026
Track record — General
General · 7 records
Published criticism of tariffs, arguing that they raised consumer prices and hurt Kansas businesses.
August 6, 2025
Source: hj4ks.com · researched September 24, 2026
Reported receiving the Kansas Sierra Club's endorsement for the 2024 House District 5 race.
October 14, 2024
Source: hj4ks.com · researched September 24, 2026
Encouraged voter registration at county fairs in Franklin, Miami, Johnson, and Douglas counties.
July 31, 2024
Source: hj4ks.com · researched September 24, 2026
Gave sleep-lab managers advice on screening patients with complex medical needs before overnight studies.
April 14, 2020
Source: sleepreviewmag.com · researched September 24, 2026
Testified for the Kansas Association of Sleep Professionals about training and education standards for sleep-study technicians.
February 4, 2009
Source: kslegislature.gov · researched September 24, 2026
As sleep-center director, described connecting patients struggling with breathing machines to trained staff and behavioral support.
November 9, 2008
Source: sleepreviewmag.com · researched September 24, 2026
Published a sleep-center safety article explaining how staff should prepare for cardiac emergencies and respond when a patient collapses.
June 4, 2007
Source: sleepreviewmag.com · researched September 24, 2026
Race Henry Johns is in:
- Kansas House of Representatives District 5 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 5; Kansas
Profile last researched September 24, 2026.