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Issues that matter
Chris Tanner’s decision to run for office comes from a lifetime of service and listening. After years of working with neighbors across Topeka and rural Osage County, he saw families struggling with rising costs, small businesses squeezed, and health care becoming harder to afford—all while politics grew more divided and less responsive to everyday life.
Chris is running because he believes leadership should be about fairness, accountability, and practical solutions. His priorities are shaped by real conversations with working families, seniors, and rural communities, and grounded in a simple belief: Kansas works best when leaders put people before politics.
A Practical Plan for Kansas
Lower Property Taxes, Stronger Small Businesses, Better Jobs
Rising property taxes are putting pressure on families, seniors, and small business owners across Kansas. Chris Tanner believes people who work hard should be able to stay in their homes and invest in their communities without being priced out.
Chris supports lowering the property tax burden and strengthening locally owned businesses that create stable, good-paying jobs. His focus is on building an economy that rewards work, keeps dollars local, and supports long-term community growth.
A Fair System for Working Families and Small Business Owners
Chris believes the system should reward hard work—not political connections or corporate interests. Too often, working families and small business owners feel the rules are stacked against them.
He supports fair wages, workers’ rights, and policies that level the playing field for small businesses. A strong Kansas economy depends on fairness, accountability, and respect for the people who keep communities running.
Upholding Constitutional Rights and Treating Every Kansan Fairly
Chris is committed to protecting constitutional rights and ensuring every Kansan is treated with dignity and fairness. He believes freedom and fairness go hand in hand.
Chris supports equal treatment under the law, religious freedom, and personal liberty—without favoritism or discrimination. Government should serve everyone fairly, regardless of background, belief, or zip code.
Affordable Health Care That Works for Kansans
Kansas families are paying too much for health care, and the state consistently ranks near the bottom nationally for affordability. Chris believes this is unacceptable and preventable.
He supports expanding access to affordable care, including Medicaid expansion, lowering out-of-pocket costs, and protecting rural health care access. Chris’s goal is to move Kansas from #49 to #1 in health care affordability by putting patients and families first.
Leadership That Shows Up
Chris Tanner’s priorities reflect a simple promise: listen first, show up, and do what’s right for Kansas families and communities. He believes leadership isn’t about ideology; it’s about responsibility, fairness, and results.
Chris invites you to learn more, share your perspective, and be part of this campaign. Together, we can build a Kansas that works for everyone.
Restoring and Reviving Rural Kansas
Rural Kansas is the backbone of this state, yet too many rural communities feel overlooked or left behind. Chris believes rural towns deserve investment, respect, and a real voice in Topeka.
He supports strong rural schools, access to health care, and fair markets for independent farmers and ranchers. Chris’s vision is a Kansas where rural communities can thrive without losing their identity or values.