• Press Release

EMILYs List-Endorsed Candidates Secure Democratic Nominations in Kansas Legislative Races

August 4, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following EMILYs List-endorsed Kansas state legislative candidates’ Democratic primary wins, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the below statement:

“EMILYs List is proud to congratulate these bold women on their primary victories in these critical state legislative races. Our women are at the center of the fight to break the Republican supermajority in the Kansas House of Representatives in November. The time is now to give Kansans the leadership they deserve, and EMILYs List will be with these fearless leaders at every step of the way to do just that.”

EMILYs List congratulates the following candidates on securing Democratic nominations in Kansas:

  • Sherry Giebler (KS-HD14)
  • Allison Hougland (KS-HD15)
  • Emily Blanks (KS-HD33)
  • Nikki McDonald (KS-HD49)
  • Brenda Bandy (KS-HD67)
  • Candace Landers (KS-HD88)

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