Megan Phillips
Megan Phillips (Democratic) is a 2026 general election candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives in District 8, covering Johnson County. Megan Phillips qualified through the Kansas Secretary of State's election division to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 8.
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“Mental health is my deepest passion - both professionally and personally. As a licensed clinical psychologist working in the Kansas state hospital system, I see every day what happens when people can't access the care they need. Kansas ranks near the bottom nationally for mental health funding, and the human cost of that failure is real. Untreated mental illness strains our emergency rooms, our jails, and our families.”
(Ballotpedia) “I moved my family to Overland Park for the schools and the community. Now those resources are under threat - and I'm running to protect them.”
(Campaign website) “I moved my family to Overland Park for the excellent public schools and the promise of a thriving community - and I've watched that promise delivered every day through the teachers, programs, and services that support our kids, including special education and extracurricular opportunities that have made a real difference for my children.”
(Campaign website)Chris Croft
Chris Croft (Republican) In official Kansas Legislature records, Chris Croft lists Retired Army as their occupation.
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“Paid down state debt and shored up our teachers' retirement fund.”
(Campaign website) “Public safety is essential to our quality of life. We must equip our brave first responders with the tools they need.”
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