Amy Lyon
Amy Lyon (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kansas State Senate to represent District 30. She lost in the Democratic primary on August 4, 2020.
Elections
2020
See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kansas State Senate District 30
Renee Erickson defeated Melissa Gregory in the general election for Kansas State Senate District 30 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Renee Erickson (R) | 51.8 | 17,376 |
| Melissa Gregory (D) | 48.2 | 16,199 | ||
| Total votes: 33,575 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 30
Melissa Gregory defeated Amy Lyon in the Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 30 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Melissa Gregory | 58.4 | 2,928 | |
 | Amy Lyon | 41.6 | 2,088 | |
| Total votes: 5,016 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nola Foulston (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 30
Renee Erickson advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 30 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Renee Erickson | 100.0 | 7,291 |
| Total votes: 7,291 | |||
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2019
See also: Mayoral election in Wichita, Kansas (2019)
General election
General election for Mayor of Wichita
Brandon Whipple defeated incumbent Jeff Longwell in the general election for Mayor of Wichita on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brandon Whipple (Nonpartisan) | 46.4 | 23,174 |
 | Jeff Longwell (Nonpartisan) | 36.0 | 17,969 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 17.6 | 8,767 | ||
| Total votes: 49,910 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of Wichita
The following candidates ran in the primary for Mayor of Wichita on August 6, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Longwell (Nonpartisan) | 32.1 | 7,409 |
| ✔ | | Brandon Whipple (Nonpartisan) | 26.3 | 6,067 |
 | Lyndy Wells (Nonpartisan) | 25.0 | 5,770 | |
| Amy Lyon (Nonpartisan) | 6.4 | 1,470 | |
 | Mark Gietzen (Nonpartisan) | 5.8 | 1,349 | |
 | Brock Booker (Nonpartisan) | 2.0 | 457 | |
 | Ian Demory (Nonpartisan) | 1.0 | 239 | |
 | Joshua Atkinson (Nonpartisan) | 0.7 | 166 | |
| Marty Mork (Nonpartisan) | 0.6 | 144 | ||
| Total votes: 23,071 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Amy Lyon did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Amy Lyon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lyon's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Review of current contracts/development deals in play and take immediate corrective actions if needed to correct the missteps made these past few years. Further, I would ensure the same contactors are not used in every deal and attempt to bring back to Wichita construction companies owned by people of color and disperse the upcoming work. Immediately change City Council meetings to evening times, ensuring more opportunity for community engagement, and create an online bi-directional feedback forum where the citizens of Wichita can engage with city officials and we can gauge buy-in on the next steps for projects within the city. Meet with community boards and stakeholders to create a more cohesive and understandable three to five-year plan for Wichita that the masses can understand and be kept in the know. We need to bring to together the multiple boards, and multiple plans and ensure there is transparency in these plans using the online technology stated above.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Voting Rights Criminal Justice Reform Women's Rights
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Ruth Bader Ginsberg - Bravery and steadfast support of law as it pertains to women's rights Eleanor Roosevelt - Outspoken, and civil rights activist
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Character - What you do when no one is watching Leadership - Ability to Lead vs. Manage
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Ability to influence without bullying Humility and the ability to be humble and learn where I do not know Ability to be nonpartisan
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Attract new and help existing business succeed Ensuring regional growth versus short-term planning Infrastructure is maintained Taxpayer money is spent lawfully and appropriately Ensuring constituents voices are heard
What legacy would you like to leave?
I would like to remembered as someone who bridged divides and fought the good fight every day I would like to be remembered as someone who did my very best for my family and my community
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
I was a carhop at a small diner when I was 13. I made .50 cents an hour but made good tips. I bought my school clothes and other items I wanted
What happened on your most awkward date?
I got barbeque sauce all down the front of my shirt, then fell down as I was walking away trying to be cool.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. Its a day where my daughter and I cook the night before and all day Thanksgiving.
A mayor is a leader in his or her city. What does that mean to you?
Setting the tone and example
Mayors have many responsibilities, which vary from city to city. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your city?
Budget oversight and proper spending
What do you perceive to be your city's greatest challenges over the next decade?
Infrastructure, water safety, crime reduction, community enhancements, drafting business that compliments existing business
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between your city and the state government?
Partnership and educating the state government on Wichita being the largest city in the state and its time to be recognized.
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See also
2020 Elections
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