Rhashanna Grant

Democrat | Kansas

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State Rep., Dist. 97 Kansas General, Specials SD 24 and 25 | November 3, 2026

Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Butler Community College, Andover, 1994-1996

WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (4)

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund

Sedgwick County Democratic Party

Cannabis Justice Coalition

Progressive Voters Network

OTHER INFORMATION

‘I will never relinquish my license’: New law stokes fear, confusion and defiance for trans Kansans, article about Rhashanna Grant.  

Rhashanna Grant completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

No limits, the decision should be between the patient and the physician.

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Disagree

The decision should be between the patient and the physician.

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

Neutral

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

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Every working American should earn a living wage that exceeds the federal poverty threshold.

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.

In Kansas, the focus remains on eliminating vacant state positions, reducing red tape and regulations, and auditing dedicated funds to prevent 'budget autopilot.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

To me, the separation of church and state means establishing an absolute boundary that protects public governance from private faith. I firmly believe our government must operate independently, entirely free from the influence, pressure, or coercion of any single religion or personal belief system.

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

Strongly Agree


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.

A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.).

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

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Strongly Agree

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

The U.S.–Israel alliance is a deeply polarizing foreign policy issue, especially six months into the war with Iran. Proponents view Israel as a vital strategic partner and democratic anchor. However, critics argue this backing draws the U.S. into a destabilizing conflict that does not serve American interests. From this view, unconditional support allows a bad actor to manipulate the U.S. into direct warfare with Tehran, raising the question of whether the costs now outweigh the benefits.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Agree


EDUCATION

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

Strongly Disagree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly 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.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Disagree

This should only be a decision between the parents, child and their doctor.

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

Strongly Disagree

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Spiritual


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree


EQUALITY

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

Strongly Agree

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.

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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

Strongly Agree

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

While wind and solar expand, their intermittency cannot meet soaring electricity demands. True grid reliability requires looking beyond current tech. The solution lies in pioneering scientific advancement and innovation to discover new energy sources


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

Pragmatically independent, but registered as a Democrat.

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?

The criminal justice system should balance public safety with fiscal accountability and rehabilitation.

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

To protect public safety, gun ownership restrictions should focus on bridging the gap between mental health and law enforcement records. Efficiency requires an automated, cross-agency data system that updates instantly. Individuals legally deemed a danger to themselves or others by a court or mental health professional must be blocked from firearm access. Linking medical evaluations with law enforcement background checks prevents administrative oversight and keeps weapons out of dangerous hands.

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