Mackenzi Truelove
Mackenzi Truelove (Democratic) is a 2026 general election candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives in District 85, covering Butler, Sedgwick counties. Mackenzi Truelove qualified through the Kansas Secretary of State's election division to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 85.
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“Healthcare/Medicaid expansion and access to rural healthcare options are at the forefront of my mind, as well as public health programs related to accessing healthy foods/education on cooking healthy meals and addiction services/harm reduction surrounding substance use disorders. My background is in healthcare and making it affordable for our children and aging population in Kansas is top priority. Help me take care of you!”
(Ballotpedia) “My personal passions have always been about public health and looking at how social determinants impact all areas of everyone's life. I think viewing things from the standpoint of equity helps us to build an inclusive environment where we can provide resources to those that need them with dignity and which will build up everyone on the journey.”
(Ballotpedia) “I like to think my history with quality and regulatory work will help make me successful. I have a penchant for recognizing patterns and noticing things that will cause problems before problems arise, which allows me to work to solve them before bad outcomes occur. I'd like to think this type of foresight can be put to good use for the community.”
(Ballotpedia)Steven Brunk
Steven Brunk (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Kansas House of Representatives representing District 85, which covers Butler, Sedgwick counties. In official Kansas Legislature records, Steven Brunk lists Real Estate and Business Broker as their occupation.
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“We must promote business growth and enact job creating policies to grow the Kansas economy”
(Ballotpedia) “I looked at the list from over the years and its too long for this space. Multiple business entities and individuals.”
(Ballotpedia) “In the middle of the last legislative session, the precinct committee men and women voted for me to fill an unexpired term in the legislature. Now, with the 2026 legislative session completed, I'm asking for your support in the next election to continue representing you in District 85.”
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