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Ed Young - Kansas House District 27 - Long-Term Planning

Ed Young is running for Kansas House District 27 in the August 4th Democratic Primary. Young discusses the need for more long-term planning in state government. He describes progressivism as systemic thinking and says the state should plan for changes in industries and technology instead of only reacting after problems appear. He points to wells, cell phones, windmills, and AI data centers as examples of issues that require systems built to protect Kansas in the long run. See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about the Kansas House District 27 Democratic primary here: www.kansashelen.com You can now also watch on Kansas Helen YouTube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify. #Kansas #2026elections #2026Primary #ksleg #Vote Get full access to Kansas Helen at kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe [https://kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Kayden Bennett - Kansas House District 81 - Everyday People Need a Voice

Kayden Bennett is running for Kansas House District 81 in the August 4th Democratic Primary. Learn more about Kayden Bennett here: www.kaydenforkansas.com Bennett says everyday people need a voice because people do care, but they get discouraged when they are not heard. He describes people being told they are too poor, too stupid, or do not look the right part to have their concerns taken seriously. The section centers on the idea that if people who care stand together, their collective voices can make a difference. See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about the Kansas House District 81 Democratic primary here: www.kansashelen.com You can now also watch on Kansas Helen YouTube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify. #Kansas #2026elections #2026Primary #ksleg #Vote Get full access to Kansas Helen at kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe [https://kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Ed Young - Kansas House District 27 - Top 3 District 27 Issues

Ed Young is running for Kansas House District 27 in the August 4th Democratic Primary. Young names schools, AI data centers, and transportation as the top issues he is hearing in District 27. He discusses the opening of 69 Highway, ongoing congestion, coordination between cities and the county, growth pushing south in Johnson County, the loss of older transportation options like streetcars, and the need to think about water as a long-term Kansas issue tied to agriculture and the state’s future. See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about the Kansas House District 27 Democratic primary here: www.kansashelen.com You can now also watch on Kansas Helen YouTube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify. #Kansas #2026elections #2026Primary #ksleg #Vote Get full access to Kansas Helen at kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe [https://kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Kayden Bennett - Kansas House District 81 - Data Centers

Kayden Bennett is running for Kansas House District 81 in the August 4th Democratic Primary. Learn more about Kayden Bennett here: www.kaydenforkansas.com Bennett and Helen discuss data centers, water, pollution, and the need for regulation. Bennett says he does not know enough about every detail but believes large facilities should not be built without strict rules, soil and water testing, and a plan for what happens if problems occur. He also says communities should have a voice and that rich people should not be the only ones heard. See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about the Kansas House District 81 Democratic primary here: www.kansashelen.com You can now also watch on Kansas Helen YouTube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify. #Kansas #2026elections #2026Primary #ksleg #Vote Get full access to Kansas Helen at kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe [https://kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Ed Young - Kansas House District 27 - School Funding, Vouchers & Special Education

Ed Young is running for Kansas House District 27 in the August 4th Democratic Primary. Young discusses school funding, vouchers, and special education as central issues in the district. He says private school vouchers shift more responsibility onto property taxpayers because private schools are not required to serve special education students the same way public schools are. He connects public school funding to property taxes, the value of strong school districts, the Blue Valley School District, paras, and the importance of special education services for students who need additional support. See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about the Kansas House District 27 Democratic primary here: www.kansashelen.com You can now also watch on Kansas Helen YouTube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify. #Kansas #2026elections #2026Primary #ksleg #Vote Get full access to Kansas Helen at kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe [https://kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]