Brad Starnes
Brad Starnes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Usha Reddi |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mari Starnes |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Riley, Kansas |
Brad Starnes is an American politician who is currently serving as a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 22nd district.[1] The district is based in Riley County.[2] He was first elected in 2024, defeating incumbent Democratic state senator Usha Reddi with 51% of the vote.[3][4] He took office on January 13, 2025.[5]
Personal life and career
Starnes lives in Riley.[6] He is married to his wife Mari and has four kids.[7] Starnes was the superintendent of Wabaunsee Unified School District 329 between 2015 and 2022.[8] He describes himself as a moderate conservative.[5]
Starnes previously ran for the 64th House of Representatives district in 2022.[7]
Political positions
Abortion
Starnes supports access to some abortions but opposes them being paid for by taxpayers nor late-term abortions.[9]
Property taxes
In an interview, Starnes stated that property tax relief would be a "number 1 priority."[10]
Religion
Starnes supports religious freedom under the First Amendment but believes that America is based on "Judeo-Christian values."[8]
References
- ^ "Senator Brad Starnes | Legislators | Kansas State Legislature". Kansas Legislature. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ "Layout - district_map_s_022.pdf" (PDF). Kansas Legislature. Kansas Legislative Research Department. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Shaw, AJ; Loura, Emma (2024-11-05). "Starnes unseats Reddi in Kansas Senate District 22 | Elections | themercury.com". The Mercury. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Carpenter, Tim; Smith, Sherman; Kite, Allison; McCoy, Max (2024-11-05). "Election night results show Republicans preserving supermajorities in Kansas House, Senate". Kansas Reflector. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ a b "Starnes takes office with focus on trust, fiscal responsibility | News | themercury.com". The Mercury. 2025-01-13. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Nelson, Evert (2025-01-14). "First days of the 2025 Kansas legislative session in photos". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ a b McMillan, Laura (2022-07-13). "Brad Starnes - Republican for Kansas House, District 64". ksn. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ a b Kaminski, Anna (2024-10-25). "Manhattan-area state Senate race defined by religion, education and GOP control of Statehouse". Kansas Reflector. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Rice, Peter (2024-10-10). "Reddi, Starnes debate abortion, taxes ahead as they seek state Senate spot | News | The Mercury". The Mercury. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ Hills, Grace (2025-01-06). "New Republican Kansas senators say tax concerns led to larger supermajorities". Kansas Reflector. Retrieved 2025-06-08.