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Kansas State Representative District 83

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
  • Voting on how much money your local public schools get
  • Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Democratic

Brandon J. Whipple is a former Wichita mayor (2020-2024) and former Kansas state representative (2013-2020) who holds a doctorate in leadership studies. His priorities include lowering costs and supporting neighborhood schools.

Records: Labor Rights 10 for, Public Education Quality 5 for, Government Spending Reduction 4 against,

Republican

Zachary Werhan is a licensed clinical professional counselor who runs a private mental health practice and teaches as an adjunct instructor. His priorities include expanding mental health care access and capping property tax increases.

Records: Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for

Sources: knea.org · sos.ks.gov