Meet the Candidate
About Reed
Reed is a proud Kansan, public servant, and young leader. He was born and raised here in Overland Park and has chosen to make OP his forever home. Reed attended grades K–12 in Kansas public schools and has received a degree in political science and Spanish from Kansas State University and a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Kansas.
Reed has dedicated his life to public service. He works for Overland Park Parks and Recreation, helping make OP a place where people want to live, work, and play. He also serves as President of the Kansas Young Democrats, organizing the next generation of Kansans who are ready to lead our state. He's running to bring that commitment to Topeka and give back to the community he owes so much to.
Kansans have been waiting too long for their leaders to expand Medicaid, to fully fund public schools, and protect our land, air, and water. These aren't controversial ideas. They're the things that should have been fixed a long time ago, and Reed is running to get them done.
If elected, Reed will be the youngest legislator in Topeka, and that's exactly what this moment calls for. Kansas needs legislators who will live with the consequences of today's decisions for generations to come. Reed isn't new to this work: he's been on campaigns for local, state, and federal candidates since he was 16, and the first thing he did when he turned 18 was file to be a precinct committeeperson. He knows how to organize, how to listen, and how to win.
Priorities
What Reed Will Fight For
Common-sense priorities for a Kansas that works for everyone.
Fully Funding K–12 Schools
Affordable Higher Education
Protecting Reproductive Freedom
Protecting Our Environment
Legalizing Marijuana
What matters most to you?
Reed wants to hear from you. Tell him which issues matter most to your family and our community, and help shape what he fights for in Topeka. It only takes a few minutes.
Endorsements
Proud to be endorsed by:
Labor
Kansas AFL-CIO
Tri-County Labor Council
Kansas National Education Association (KNEA)
SMART
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 124
Roofers Local 20
Construction and General Laborers' Local 1290
Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 533
Democratic Organizations
Kansas Young Democrats
Johnson County Young Democrats
Kansas Federation of Democratic Women
Johnson County Democratic Women
LGBTQ+ Caucus of the Kansas Democratic Party
Advocacy Groups
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund
Humane World Action Fund
Voters Organized to Elect Farm Bureau Friends
Cannabis Justice Coalition
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Kansas State House District 22 boundary. Source: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line.
The District
House District 22
Kansas House District 22 sits in the heart of Overland Park, anchored by a thriving downtown that's home to a vital small business community of locally-owned restaurants, shops, and gathering spaces that give our district its distinct character and culture.
The district is also home to some of OP's most cherished community assets: Thompson Park and Strang Park, where families and community members gather and play; the award-winning Overland Park Farmers' Market, which supports local farmers and feeds our neighbors; the Central Resource Library, a hub for learning, connection, and creativity; and the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center, which preserves and celebrates our community's culture and history.
District 22 deserves a representative who'll fight to protect and grow what makes us special.
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Questions, ideas, or want to get involved? Contact me today!
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: P.O. Box 4173, Overland Park, KS 66204
