Dinah Sykes

Democrat | Kansas

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Dinah Sykes — State Senator, Dist. 21 (Kansas General | November 5, 2024) Dinah Sykes — State Senator, Dist. 21 (Kansas General | November 3, 2020)
Commissioner of Insurance Kansas General, Specials SD 24 and 25 | November 3, 2026
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BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

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WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Senator, 2017-

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Senate, 2016-2020

State Senate, 2020-2024

State Senate, 2024-

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (8)

Kansas State AFL-CIO

Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes

United Auto Workers UAW Region 4

Kansas NEA

Kansas Federation of Democratic Women

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

Vicki Schmidt (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Dan Goddard (2026)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

State Democratic Party Organizations (2025)

Kent Smith (2022)

Laura Kelly (2022)

Lynn W. Rogers (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (20)

Annie Kuether (2026)

Barbara Ballard (2026)

Brandon T. Woodard (2026)

Cindy Neighbor (2026)

Ethan Corson (2026)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Disagree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Did not answer

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Neutral

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Choose not to answer

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Disagree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I support minimum wage policy that balances fair compensation for workers with the economic realities faced by small businesses.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

1. Streamline and modernize outdated systems 2. Strengthen auditing and accountability mechanisms 3. Improve procurement transparency and competition


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Government should not impose religious beliefs, nor interfere with individuals' freedom to practice their faith.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Neutral


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

B. Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private health care options.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Disagree

Any system that tracks the medical conditions of individuals must protect privacy and comply with federal law.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

This relationship is important because of regional stability, intelligence cooperation, and shared strategic interests.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Disagree


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Disagree

The US Department of Education provides important support, data, and oversight to help ensure consistency, civil rights protections, and access to federal resources.

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Agree


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Choose not to answer

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Disagree

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Neutral

Any discussion regarding gambling should be approached carefully, with attention to consumer protection, regulatory oversight, and the potential impact on vulnerable populations.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Did not answer


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

Photo identification requirements can help ensure consistency and integrity. These policies must also include accessible alternatives so that eligible voters are not disenfranchised.


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Neutral

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Neutral

Policies involving sports participation and access to facilities should prioritize safety, fairness, and respect for individuals.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Agree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

A reliable energy future will require a diverse mix of sources. Natural gas currently provides consistent baseload power, while renewables like wind and solar are increasingly cost-effective and can strengthen grid resilience when paired with modern


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Lean Liberal

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

Did not answer

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Disagree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Agree

The United States operates under a constitutional legal system, and all laws must align with those principles.


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

“Public safety and constitutional rights must be balanced carefully. I support measures that keep firearms out of the hands of individuals who pose a clear danger to themselves or others, such as enforcing background checks, strengthening reporting requirements for violent offenses, and ensuring safe storage practices.

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