2026 Kansas Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Kansas Legislature in 2026 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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Senate Votes
1. Con-Con: Term Limits
Applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to call a constitutional convention for the purpose of proposing term limits for members of Congress.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
2. Public Benefits for Illegal Aliens
Would have prohibited individuals unlawfully present in the United States from receiving state or local public benefits in Kansas.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes
3. Firearm Suppressors and Gun Rights
Repeals criminal prohibitions on firearm suppressors (silencers) and shotguns with barrels shorter than 18 inches.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes
4. Sports-tourism Grants
Would have established the Kansas Sports Tourism Grant Program.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
Cost per household: -$3.13/year
5. Property Rights
Prohibits Kansas cities and counties from imposing additional regulations, permits, or fees on battery-powered electric security fences.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes
6. Gold and Silver as Legal Tender
Would have established the Kansas Legal Tender Act, recognizing qualifying gold and silver coins as legal tender.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
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Did not vote
| Name | Party | Score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry W. Alley | R | 67% | ||||||
| Mike Argabright | R | 50% | ||||||
| Tory Marie Arnberger-Blew | R | 50% | ||||||
| Richard Billinger | R | 50% | ||||||
| Chase Blasi | R | 83% | ||||||
| Elaine S. Bowers | R | 50% | ||||||
| Craig Bowser | R | 67% | ||||||
| Joseph Claeys | R | 67% | ||||||
| William Clifford | R | 33% | ||||||
| Ethan Corson | D | 17% | ||||||
| Brenda S. Dietrich | R | 67% | ||||||
| Renee Erickson | R | 83% | ||||||
| Michael A. Fagg | R | 50% | ||||||
| Oletha Faust-Goudeau | D | 50% | ||||||
| Marci Francisco | D | 33% | ||||||
| Beverly E. Gossage | R | 83% | ||||||
| David Haley | D | 33% | ||||||
| Cindy Holscher | D | 17% | ||||||
| Jeff Klemp | R | 67% | ||||||
| Richard G. Kloos | R | 67% | ||||||
| Ty Masterson | R | 67% | ||||||
| Michael Murphy | R | 83% | ||||||
| Stephen Owens | R | 67% | ||||||
| Virgil Peck | R | 83% | ||||||
| Mike Petersen | R | 67% | ||||||
| Pat Huggins Pettey | D | 0% | ||||||
| TJ Rose | R | 50% | ||||||
| Ronald Ryckman | R | 60% | ||||||
| Patrick Schmidt | D | 33% | ||||||
| Tim Shallenburger | R | 50% | ||||||
| Douglas Shane | R | 83% | ||||||
| Brad Starnes | R | 67% | ||||||
| Dinah H. Sykes | D | 33% | ||||||
| Adam Thomas | R | 67% | ||||||
| Mike Thompson | R | 83% | ||||||
| Kenny Titus | R | 83% | ||||||
| Caryn Tyson | R | 67% | ||||||
| Kellie Warren | R | 67% |
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 27% |
| Republican | 65.9% |
