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Kansas House of Representatives District 33

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:

Republican · Incumbent

Carolyn Caiharr has served in the Kansas House since 2025 and is also mayor of Edwardsville, where she earlier served on the city council. A Realtor, she focuses on property tax relief and fiscal accountability.

Records: Corporate Accountability 4 for, Civil Rights 3 against, Government Spending Reduction 2 for, 1 against,

Democratic

Emily Blanks is a Bonner Springs City Council member and executive director of the Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce. Her priorities include ending the state sales tax on family essentials and fully funding public schools.

Records: Government Spending Reduction 12 against, Public Infrastructure 7 for, Housing Affordability 4 for,

Sources: sos.ks.gov23