Barbara Bollier

Barbara Bollier

Democratic Party

Kansas State Senate District 7

Tenure

2017 - Present

Term ends

2021

Years in position

3

Prior offices

Kansas House of Representatives District 21

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Compensation

Base salary

$88.66/day

Per diem

$142/day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2016

Education

Bachelor's

University of Kansas, Lawrence, 1980

Medical

University of Kansas School of Medicine

Contact

Official website

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Barbara Bollier (Democratic Party) is a member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 7. She assumed office on January 9, 2017. Her current term ends on January 11, 2021.

Bollier (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Kansas. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

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Bollier is a former Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives. She represented District 25 from 2010 to 2013 and District 21 from 2013 to 2017.

On December 12, 2018, Bollier announced that she was switching her party affiliation from Republican to Democrat. She said, "Morally, the [Republican Party] is not going where my compass resides. I’m looking forward to being in a party that represents the ideals that I do, including Medicaid expansion and funding our K-12 schools."

2020 battleground election

See also: United States Senate election in Kansas, 2020

Roger Marshall (R) defeated Barbara Bollier (D) and Jason Buckley (L) for U.S. Senate in Kansas on November 3, 2020. Retiring incumbent Pat Roberts (R) left the seat open.

Bollier was a Republican when she served in the state House and when she was elected to the state Senate in 2016. She switched her affiliation to Democrat in December 2018. Click here to learn more.

Marshall was elected to the U.S. House in 2016. Both Bollier and Marshall are doctors.

Heading into the general election, Kansas had not elected a Democratic senator since 1932. No Democrat appeared on the 2014 general election ballot, and Roberts won re-election with 53% of the vote to independent Greg Orman's 43%. In 2018, Kansas elected Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, who defeated Kris Kobach (R) 48% to 43%.

The outcome of this race affected partisan control of the U.S. Senate. Thirty-five of 100 seats were up for election, including two special elections. At the time of the election, Republicans had a 53-45 majority over Democrats in the Senate. Independents who caucus with the Democrats held the two remaining seats. Republicans faced greater partisan risk in the election. They defended 23 seats while Democrats defended 12. Both parties had two incumbents representing states the opposite party's presidential nominee won in 2016.

Elections

2020

U.S. Senate

See also: United States Senate election in Kansas, 2020

United States Senate election in Kansas, 2020 (August 4 Republican primary)

United States Senate election in Kansas, 2020 (August 4 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Kansas

Roger Marshall defeated Barbara Bollier and Jason Buckley in the general election for U.S. Senate Kansas on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Roger Marshall (R)	52.7	639,720
		Barbara Bollier (D)	42.5	515,788
		Jason Buckley (L)	4.9	59,399

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There were no incumbents in this race. Source

Total votes: 1,214,907

Democratic election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Kansas

Barbara Bollier defeated Robert Tillman in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Kansas on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Barbara Bollier	85.6	152,889
		Robert Tillman	14.4	25,656

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There were no incumbents in this race. Source

Total votes: 178,545 (100.00% precincts reporting)

Republican election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Kansas

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Kansas on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Roger Marshall	40.3	167,800
		Kris Kobach	26.1	108,726
		Bob Hamilton	18.7	77,952
		Dave Lindstrom	6.6	27,451
		Steve Roberts	2.0	8,141
		Brian Matlock	1.7	7,083
		Lance Berland	1.5	6,404
		John Miller	1.1	4,431
		Derek Ellis	1.0	3,970
		Gabriel Mark Robles	0.9	3,744
		John Berman	0.2	861

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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 416,563 (100.00% precincts reporting)

Candidate profile

Barbara Bollier

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

• Kansas State Senate (Assumed office: 2017)
• Kansas House of Representatives (2010-2017)

Biography: 

Bollier received a bachelor's degree in human biology and a medical degree from the University of Kansas. She was a doctor with the anesthesia practice Surgicenter. Bollier was elected to the state House and Senate as a Republican and changed party affiliation in December 2018. As of the 2020 election, she served on the Governor’s Council on Medicaid Expansion.

Key messages

• Bollier highlighted endorsements she received from Republicans. Her campaign ads quoted newspaper clips calling her a "sensible centrist" and a "leading moderate voice."

• Bollier emphasized her background as a doctor, her support for expanding Medicaid in Kansas, and her opposition to what she called surprise medical bills.

• Bollier's campaign website said she became "a respected leader on education from early childhood and K-12 to postsecondary education. She helped build the bipartisan coalition that stood up to former Governor Sam Brownback, reversed his failed tax experiment and restored adequate funding to our community schools."
  

Sources: Barbara Bollier's 2020 campaign website, "Home," accessed September 17, 2020; Barbara Bollier's 2020 campaign website, "Priorities," accessed September 17, 2020; YouTube, "Barbara Bollier, Videos," accessed September 17, 2020;  Barbara Bollier's 2020 campaign website, "Meet Barbara," accessed September 17, 2020; Vote Smart, "Barbara Bollier's Biography," accessed September 17, 2020

Polls

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U.S. Senate election in Kansas, 2020: General election polls
Poll	Date	Bollier	Marshall	Buckley	Undecided/Other	Margin of error	Sample size	Sponsor
New York Times/Siena College	Oct. 18-20, 2020	42%	46%	4%	8%	± 4.0	755	--
Public Policy Polling	Oct. 19-20, 2020	43%	43%	5%	9%	± 3.3	897	Protect Our Care
Civiqs	Sept. 26-29, 2020	43%	50%	--	7%	± 4.5	677	--
Data for Progress	Sept. 14-19, 2020	40%	40%	5%	15%	± 3.3	883	Crooked Media/Indivisible
SurveyUSA	Aug. 8-9, 2020	44%	46%	--	10%	± 3.3	1,202	--

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Poll	Date	Bollier	Marshall	Buckley	Undecided/Other	Margin of error	Sample size	Sponsor
Public Policy Polling	Aug. 5-6, 2020	42%	43%	--	15%	± 3.3	864	--

Campaign finance

This section contains campaign finance figures from the Federal Election Commission covering all candidate fundraising and spending in this election. It does not include information on fundraising before the current campaign cycle or on spending by satellite groups. The numbers in this section are automatically updated as candidates file new campaign finance reports. Candidates for Congress are required to file financial reports on a quarterly basis, as well as two weeks before any primary, runoff, or general election in which they will be on the ballot and upon the termination of any campaign committees.

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Jason Buckley	Libertarian Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available
Barbara Bollier	Democratic Party	$24,492,827	$19,679,333	$4,813,494	As of October 14, 2020
Roger Marshall	Republican Party	$5,993,934	$5,175,693	$1,426,527	As of October 14, 2020
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," . * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

Endorsements

This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. It also includes links to endorsement lists published on campaign websites, if available. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please email us.

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• Barbara Bollier
• Roger Marshall

Noteworthy endorsements
Endorsement	Bollier (D)	Marshall (R)
Newspapers and editorials
The Wichita Eagle editorial board	✔
The Kansas City Star editorial board	✔
Elected officials
President Donald Trump (R)		✔
U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts (R- Kan.)		✔
State Sen. Mary Jo Taylor (R)	✔
State Sen. John Skubal (R)	✔
State Rep. Jan Kessinger (R)	✔
State Rep. Diana Dierks (R)	✔
Individuals
Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum (R-Ks.)	✔
27 Republican former state representatives (List)	✔
15 Republican former state senators (List)	✔

Kansas State Senate

See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2020

Barbara Bollier did not file to run for re-election.

2016

See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Kansas State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016. Incumbent Kay Wolf (R) did not seek re-election.

Barbara Bollier defeated Megan England in the Kansas State Senate District 7 general election.

Kansas State Senate, District 7 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Barbara Bollier	54.30%	22,439
	Democratic	Megan England	45.70%	18,884
Total Votes				41,323
Source: Kansas Secretary of State

Megan England ran unopposed in the Kansas State Senate District 7 Democratic primary.

Kansas State Senate, District 7 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Megan England  (unopposed)

Barbara Bollier ran unopposed in the Kansas State Senate District 7 Republican primary.

Kansas State Senate, District 7 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Barbara Bollier  (unopposed)

2014

See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Kansas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Amy Bell was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Barbara Bollier defeated Neil Melton in the Republican primary. Bollier defeated Bell in the general election.

Kansas House of Representatives District 21, General Election, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Barbara Bollier Incumbent	62.1%	6,014
	Democratic	Amy Bell	37.9%	3,677
Total Votes				9,691

Kansas House of Representatives, District 21 Republican Primary, 2014
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Barbara Bollier Incumbent	59.6%	1,819
Neil Melton	40.4%	1,232
Total Votes		3,051

2012

See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2012

Bollier won re-election in the 2012 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 21. Bollier ran unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Amy A. Bell (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Kansas House of Representatives, District 21, General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Barbara Bollier Incumbent	53.2%	6,746
	Democratic	Amy Bell	46.8%	5,937
Total Votes				12,683

2010

See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2010

Bollier won re-election to the 25th District seat against Shana Althouse (D). Bollier had no opposition in the GOP primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.

Kansas House of Representatives, District 25 General Election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Barbara Bollier (R)		5,430
Shana Althouse (D)		3,471

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Barbara Bollier did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Bollier's campaign website stated the following:

“	LOWERING THE COST OF HEALTHCARE Healthcare is one of the most critical issues facing our families today. In Kansas, nearly one in five people have medical debt in collections right now. And too many Kansans have such high deductibles and copays that one medical emergency can bankrupt them and their families. As a doctor, Barbara has seen firsthand the many obstacles patients face to getting the care they need. Since she entered public service in 2009, Barbara has been recognized as an expert on health policy who looks for reasonable solutions. As health insurance premiums and prescription costs are squeezing family budgets, for seven years Barbara has led the charge to expand Medicaid to strengthen hospitals and provide affordable healthcare to 130,000 more Kansans. As ranking member on the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee, she was a vocal advocate for patient protection, writing and introducing legislation to end the unfair practice of surprise medical billing in Kansas. Barbara believes that Americans who are happy with their private insurance should be able to keep it. Others should have a public option they can buy into at an affordable rate. As a doctor, a champion of Medicaid expansion and a patient advocate in the legislature, Barbara will be the Senator that Kansans need. As the first woman physician to serve in the U.S. Senate, Barbara will: Support an innovative public health insurance option to ensure Kansans always have an affordable healthcare choice, while maintaining private health insurance options for Americans who choose to keep them; Preserve protections for the 465,000 non-elderly Kansans with pre-existing conditions, even as they’re under fire from partisan attacks and special interests; Protect Medicaid and Medicare from cuts, and ensure they’re fully-funded into the future; Advocate for commonsense prescription drug policies that allow the federal government to negotiate prices directly with pharmaceutical companies; Rein in surprise medical billing; Work to strengthen rural hospitals and clinics and the countless services they provide smaller communities. CLEANING UP WASHINGTON Our political system is in dire need of ethics reform. For too long, corporate lobbyists, corrupt special interests and career politicians have profited on Washington and its dysfunction. Barbara has spent much of her career thinking about the duties of those put in positions of trust like doctors and elected officials. Barbara taught bioethics at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. She brought that thinking into the Kansas State Legislature where she’s sponsored legislation to stop the revolving door between state government and lobbying firms. In recent years, we’ve seen a massive surge of outside, dark money coming into politics as a direct result of the deeply misguided Citizens United decision. Our elections should be decided by candidates campaigning out in the open, not by mysterious special-interest groups funded by corporations. Barbara is committed to bringing Kansas values like integrity to the Senate. As a senator, Barbara will: Advocate for stricter measures to end the number of government officials leaving their jobs to move to lobbying firms; Support a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and reinstate the ban on corporate money in politics; Work across the aisle to pass campaign finance reform to increase the transparency of campaigns and other organizations participating in electoral politics. STRENGTHENING RURAL PROSPERITY Kansas has a tradition of rural life that dates back to its first days as a free state. But starting about 100 years ago, the population of many of the state’s 105 counties began to decline. Yet, rural Kansas continues to play a key role in the state. From agriculture to energy, rural communities contribute much to our culture and economy. Barbara knows that families living in rural areas deserve the same opportunities to succeed. She understands that to strengthen rural communities we must invest strategically and encourage young people to stay so rural Kansas can thrive. Infrastructure is key to rural Kansas, including safe roads and high speed broadband. Both are critical to the rural economy. Specifically, improved internet access in rural communities will strengthen businesses, healthcare facilities and schools as well as attract young people. We also must reform the United States Postal Services to ensure mail delivery. As a doctor and champion of Medicaid expansion, Barbara knows that to provide access to affordable healthcare and strengthen rural hospitals and clinics, we must expand Medicaid. Not only will expanding Medicaid improve health outcomes across the state, it will inject millions into our local economies. And with growth, we must provide families with affordable options for housing and childcare. As a U.S. Senator, Barbara will support rural Kansas by: Prioritizing agriculture and green energy; Expanding Medicaid and protecting Medicare; Supporting investments in expanding high speed broadband access; Working to provide affordable housing and childcare options to families; Ensure the U.S. Postal Service continues to serve rural communities. SUPPORTING OUR SENIORS Kansas is home to a growing population of seniors who deserve lives that reflect their years of contributions to their communities. Nearly 25 percent of our state’s population is estimated to be over the age of 60 by 2030, an increase of 32 percent from 2012. They deserve a leader who will fight for their lives and livelihoods. As a doctor and as a champion of Medicaid expansion, Barbara believes in keeping the promises we have made to older Kansans. It’s vital that we maintain a strong commitment to protecting Social Security and Medicare, especially now when so many Kansas families are struggling to make ends meet. Too often, income from Social Security is the only thing standing between a senior and poverty. Barbara knows there are things that we can do to reduce costs from Medicare — including allowing Medicare to negotiate for lower prescription drug prices — while still keeping the promises we’ve made to America’s seniors. As a doctor and as a champion of Medicaid and Social Security, Barbara will be the leader Kansas seniors deserve. As U.S. Senator, Barbara will: Protect Medicare and ensure it’s fully-funded into the future; Help lower prescription drug prices for seniors by working to allow the federal government to negotiate prices directly with pharmaceutical companies; Protect Social Security from cuts. PROTECTING OUR AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY Agriculture and agriculture-related industries in Kansas employ almost thirteen percent of Kansas’ workforce and contribute to over forty percent of Kansas’ economy. But more than that, agriculture defines our identity and our traditions as a state. If elected to the United States Senate, Barbara will fight to maintain Kansas’ voice on the Senate Agriculture Committee. There, she’ll work to protect farm bill programs from partisan agendas. Along with colleagues from both parties, she’ll advocate for the policy continuity and stability Kansas farmers need to feed the country. Barbara is committed to defending our farmers from damaging trade policies and tax experiments that place an undue burden on their ability to earn a living. Our farmers have faced drought, flood, extreme storms, low commodity prices and, most recently, volatile tariff strategy. They don’t want aid, they want the ability to sell their crops and livestock. Farmers want their hard work to result in sales and market growth. In the U.S. Senate, Barbara will: Retain Kansas farmers’ voice on the Senate Agriculture Committee; Increase funding for agricultural research in Kansas; Promote continuity of farm bill programs; Support international trade deals that benefit Kansas producers; Support rural Kansans’ unique way of life. DEFENDING EDUCATION Barbara understands that adequately funding public schools is one of the most important concerns for Kansans. During her time in the Kansas Legislature, Barbara has been a vocal supporter of our public schools and a leading advocate for teachers and students. One of Barbara’s top priorities is ensuring all children — no matter who they are or where they live — have the opportunity to succeed. That means making sure that every school has the resources they need and can provide equitable learning opportunities for kids from an early age through graduation and beyond. She understands the impact early learning can have on a person’s future. She is committed to enhancing learning opportunities for all Kansas students. Through her work in Topeka, Barbara has become a respected leader on education from early childhood and K-12 to postsecondary education. She helped build the bipartisan coalition that stood up to former Governor Sam Brownback, reversed his failed tax experiment and restored adequate funding to our community schools. Barbara understands how important education is to each child, and as a U.S. Senator, she will work to: Support and value teachers through higher pay and better benefits; Expand access to quality early childhood and childcare programs; Ensure every student has the opportunity to receive a high quality K-12 education no matter who they are or where they live; Work to make higher education more affordable and accessible for everyone; Expand availability of trade, technical and job training programs. ACTING ON CLIMATE CHANGE Climate change and extreme weather are some of the most significant challenges facing all Kansans, including our farmers and ranchers. For decades, the federal government has neglected its duty to address this issue, and its causes, responsibly. Now, the consequences are serious; Kansas has seen drought, flood and devastating storms impact our communities and our economy. The window for addressing this crisis is quickly closing. The more we delay, the more our way of life will be permanently changed. Without action in the next decade, Kansans could see our entire agricultural tradition permanently altered. And without action in the next twenty years, our grandchildren will come of age in a world unrecognizable to our own. Barbara knows that to make progress on this complex issue, we must work together. As a doctor, Barbara always looks at the facts, listens to those impacted by the problem and collaborates on a solution. Our climate deserves nothing less. In the U.S. Senate, Barbara will: Support a comprehensive plan to reduce carbon emissions; Invest in green energy opportunities to create jobs and accelerate the economy of Kansas, which has the second-highest wind energy potential of any state in the U.S.; Advocate for investment in infrastructure to bring the U.S. economy into the 21st century, and to make communities more efficient and resilient to climate change; Work with state and federal partners to develop and implement a plan to address water shortages and the depletion of the Ogallala Aquifer; Seek opportunities to diversify crops in Kansas. REINSTATING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY As both a doctor and a fiscal conservative, Barbara has always worked to maintain balanced state budgets. She lets the facts and the data drive her decision-making. That’s why she stood up to former Governor Sam Brownback’s disastrous tax experiment that nearly bankrupted Kansas and forced devastating cuts on schools, roads, and healthcare. Knowing how reckless the tax plan was, Barbara led the effort to reverse it, reinstate fiscal responsibility and restore funding to Kansas public schools. Her priorities have always been to support Kansas families by investing responsibly at the state level. As a U.S. senator, Barbara will continue to work to increase transparency in the budgeting process, eliminate fraud and waste from the federal budget, reduce the federal deficit and affirm our commitment to seniors by working to strengthen Social Security and Medicare. Barbara believes that everyone should pay their fair share. And rather than giving deficit-increasing tax breaks to big corporations and those who need help the least, we should provide relief to middle-class, working families. She knows we must spend responsibly, pay our bills and keep the promises already made to Americans. Barbara does not support fiscally irresponsible, unaffordable programs pushed by some national Democrats, including free college for everyone and universal basic income. In the U.S. Senate, Barbara will: Work to reduce the national debt; Support responsible tax cuts for the middle class and those who need the most help; Protect Social Security and Medicare from cuts. PRESERVING A WOMAN’S RIGHT TO CHOOSE HER HEALTHCARE Barbara knows that when people are making private, complex, personal medical decisions, the last thing they want is a politician in the middle of it. As a doctor, Barbara has a unique appreciation for the doctor-patient relationship and why it is so important to preserve. In the U.S. Senate Barbara will: Protect women’s privacy in their medical decisions; Let women and their doctors determine what care they need without government interference; Ensure all women — no matter who they are or where they live — have access to basic healthcare. ENSURING EQUALITY FOR ALL Barbara has long been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ Kansans in the Legislature because she believes all Kansans should have the same rights. When some in the Legislature passed a bill allowing businesses to discriminate against LGBTQ couples getting married, Barbara spoke out. When they pushed to allow adoption agencies to deny adoptions to same-sex couples, Barbara stood up. And when they denied the existence of trans people, Barbara said “that’s enough.” As a state senator, Barbara is building a bipartisan coalition to make Kansas a welcoming place for all as the sponsor of a bill to end discrimination against LGBTQ individuals. In the United States Senate, Barbara will: Advocate for the passage of the Equality Act, which would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation and gender identity; Vote to overturn the ban on trans service members because anyone who wishes to serve our country should have the opportunity to do so; Support legislation to end bullying against LGBTQ youth. DEFENDING OUR COUNTRY Kansans rely on our leaders, first and foremost, to keep us safe. Kansas has a long, proud tradition of military service. We’re home to the Intellectual Center of the Army in Fort Leavenworth, as well as Fort Riley and McConnell Air Force Base. Our military bases serve as a critical component of our nation’s defense infrastructure and the Kansas economy. Barbara knows that the best way to keep Americans safe is to remain a global leader and to continue to work closely with our international allies. Our allies multiply our strength and influence abroad and our diplomats work everyday to make Americans safer. Diplomacy is our first line of defense in national security. Foreign interference is one of the greatest threats facing our democracy right now, with hostile actors targeting government agencies and both political parties. We must rise to address this problem in a bipartisan way — without letting our adversaries divide us. Another present danger is climate change, which is destabilizing critical regions all over the world and fueling conflicts. Further, many military bases, at home and abroad, are at risk. In the United States Senate, Barbara will: Prevent foreign interference in our elections by securing our election systems, creating auditable paper trails on all voting machines and requiring additional disclosure on online political ads; Ensure Americans are safe by fighting both foreign and domestic terrorism and opposing hate in all forms; Address climate change that is fueling international conflicts and putting our military infrastructure at risk. STANDING UP FOR VETERANS Barbara believes that we owe it to Kansas’ nearly 180,000 veterans and the 18 million veterans across the country to demand proper delivery of the care and services they’ve earned. Keeping that promise means ensuring access to quality healthcare that puts the veteran first. It also means increasing accountability for the Veterans Administration, streamlining and modernizing the delivery of services and helping veterans receive the training and education they need to build strong careers once they’ve returned to civilian life. The long wait times that plague veterans here in Kansas are unacceptable, particularly in rural areas where it can sometimes take at least three months to see a doctor. Fixing the VA also means increased access to treatment for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and additional resources to support the growing ranks of women who serve. This includes ensuring the VA is equipped to address incidences of domestic and sexual assault and provide full access to medically-necessary emergency services for veterans’ newborn babies. As Kansas’ U.S. senator, Barbara will: Support efforts to streamline and modernize the Veterans Health Administration without reducing services; Increase the availability of innovative job training programs; Combat sexual assault and domestic violence in the military; Improve access to mental health and postnatal care. SECURING JUSTICE REFORM AND EQUAL RIGHTS For too long, the federal government has sat idle on issues of basic justice and fairness in American society. Public injustices — the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin, Sandra Bland, Andres Guardado, Carlos Ingram-Lopez and too many others — have elevated the daily injustices facing Black and Latino Americans. But when the public pressure wanes, Washington has often chose to move on rather than take meaningful steps to guarantee the equality under the law that Americans are guaranteed in the Constitution. To address these longstanding wrongs, as senator, Dr. Barbara Bollier would support reforms for: Living up to the promise of equality under the law, by Building on the bipartisan FIRST STEP Act; Investing in public defenders and providing for equity in criminal defense; Decriminalizing marijuana; Re-evaluating mandatory minimum sentencing; Addressing issues specifically facing women and rural communities in criminal justice reform. Guaranteeing the right to full participation in our society and democracy to communities of color, by Protecting the right to vote for people of color, and reinstating votings rights to formerly incarcerated people who have completed the terms of their sentences; Ensuring formerly incarcerated people are given a fair chance for employment; Providing access to education and federal post-secondary financial aid for formerly incarcerated people. Policing that protects and serves communities of color, by Investing in procedural justice to make policing fair, transparent, and community-driven; Ending the militarization of the police.	”
—Barbara Bollier's campaign website (2020)

Campaign ads

"Voice" - Bollier campaign ad, released October 16, 2020

"Mission" - Bollier campaign ad, released October 16, 2020

"False" - Bollier campaign ad, released October 9, 2020

"Hibbard" - Bollier campaign ad, released September 29, 2020

"Fences" - Bollier campaign ad, released September 29, 2020

"Responsible" - Bollier campaign ad, released September 7, 2020

"Young" - Bollier campaign ad, released August 25, 2020

"Republicans for Dr. Barbara Bollier" - Bollier campaign ad, released August 24, 2020

"Concerns Me" - Bollier campaign ad, released August 14, 2020

"Thirty Thousand" - Bollier campaign ad, released August 14, 2020

"Moxley" - Bollier campaign ad, released August 5, 2020

"Different Approach" - Bollier campaign ad, released July 22, 2020

"Desire" - Bollier campaign ad, released July 7, 2020

"More Affordable" - Bollier campaign ad, released June 18, 2020

"Not Often" - Bollier campaign ad, released May 28, 2020

"Better for Families" - Bollier campaign ad, released May 12, 2020

"A Voice of Reason" - Bollier campaign ad, released October 16, 2019

Committee assignments

2019-2020

Bollier was assigned to the following committees:

• Home and Community Based Services Oversight Committee, Kansas State Legislature
• Education Committee, Kansas State Senate
• Public Health and Welfare Committee, Kansas State Senate, Ranking minority member

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Kansas committee assignments, 2017
• Commerce
• Education
• Public Health and Welfare, Vice chair
• Home and Community Based Services Oversight

In July 2018, Bollier was removed from her position as vice chair of the Public Health and Welfare committee because she endorsed Democratic candidates Tom Niermann and Laura Kelly in the 2018 elections. Senate President Susan Wagle (R) said in a statement that "it is unacceptable to betray members of your own party by publicly endorsing leftist Democrats." Bollier told The Wichita Eagle that her support for the two candidates was not partisan.

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bollier served on the following committees:

Kansas committee assignments, 2015
• Health and Human Services
• Education Budget
• Vision 2020

Note: Bollier, Don Hill and vice chair Susan Concannon were removed from the health committee in November 2015 after supporting Medicaid expansion.

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bollier served on the following committees:

Kansas committee assignments, 2013
• Insurance
• Children and Seniors
• Health and Human Services

2011-2012

Bollier served on the following committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:

Kansas committee assignments, 2011
• Education
• Health and Human Services
• Vision 2020

Sponsored legislation

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Campaign donors

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Barbara Bollier campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2016	Kansas State Senate, District 7	✔	$117,393
2014	Kansas House of Representatives, District 21	✔	$57,854
2012	Kansas State House, District 21	✔	$18,911
2010	Kansas State House, District 25	✔	$41,861
Grand total raised			$236,019
Source: Follow the Money

2016

Bollier won election to the Kansas State Senate in 2016. During that election cycle, Bollier raised a total of $117,393.

Kansas State Senate 2016 election - campaign contributions
Top contributors to Barbara Bollier's campaign in 2016
Associated General Contractors Of Kansas	$2,500
Kansas Medical Society	$2,500
Nextera Energy	$2,250
Kansas Optometric Association	$2,250
Carpenters District Council Of Greater St Louis & Vicinity	$2,250
Total raised in 2016	$117,393
Source: Follow the Money

2014

Bollier won re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Bollier raised a total of $57,854.

Kansas House of Representatives 2014 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Barbara Bollier's campaign in 2014
Bollier, Barbara Goolsbee	$1,989
American Chemistry Council	$1,000
Associated General Contractors Of Kansas	$1,000
Kansas Dental Association	$1,000
Kansas Optometric Association	$1,000
Total Raised in 2014	$57,854
Source: Follow the Money

2012

Bollier won re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Bollier raised a total of $18,911.

Kansas House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions
Top contributors to Barbara Bollier's campaign in 2012
Hall Jr, Donald & Jill	$1,000
Kansas Medical Society	$1,000
Kansas Optometric Association	$800
Kansas Contractors Association	$700
Greater Kansas City Chamber Of Commerce	$600
Total raised in 2012	$18,911
Source: Follow the Money

2010

Bollier won election to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Bollier raised a total of $41,861.

Kansas House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Barbara Bollier's campaign in 2010
Bollier, Barbara	$1,762
Bollier, Barbara	$1,391
Kansas Medical Society	$1,000
Kansas National Education Association	$1,000
Kansas Contractors Association	$1,000
Total Raised in 2010	$41,861
Source: Follow the Money

Scorecards

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2019

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In 2019, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 14 through May 29. Kansas AFL-CIO: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues. Kansas Policy Institute Legislators are scored on their support for bills that the organization lists as promoting "individual liberty, limited government, free markets and student-focused education." MainStream Coalition Legislators are scored by the MainStream Coalition on whether they voted with the moderate position on selected bills.

2018

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In 2018, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 8 through April 7. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Kansas AFL-CIO: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues. Kansas Policy Institute Legislators are scored on their support for bills that the organization lists as promoting "individual liberty, limited government, free markets and student-focused education." MainStream Coalition Legislators are scored by the MainStream Coalition on whether they voted with the moderate position on selected bills. Wichita Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2017

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In 2017, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 9 through June 26. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Kansas AFL-CIO: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues. Kansas Policy Institute Legislators are scored on their support for bills that the organization lists as promoting "individual liberty, limited government, free markets and student-focused education." MainStream Coalition Legislators are scored by the MainStream Coalition on whether they voted with the moderate position on selected bills. Wichita Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

Noteworthy events

Endorsements in Democratic primaries

In 2018, Bollier (R) endorsed Tom Niermann (D) in Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District and state Sen. Laura Kelly (D) for governor. After the endorsement, she was removed as vice chair of the Senate Health and Public Welfare Committee and Kansas GOP Executive Director Jim Joice said the party would try to oust her in the 2020 primaries.

“It’s always fun to find out you got fired from your job for exercising your First Amendment right,” Bollier said in response.

Personal

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Bollier and her husband, René, have two children.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Kay Wolf (R)	Kansas State Senate District 7 2017–present	Succeeded by N/A
Preceded by Kay Wolf (R)	Kansas House of Representatives District 21 2013–2017	Succeeded by Jerry Stogsdill (D)
Preceded by Terrie Huntington	Kansas House of Representatives District 25 2010-2013	Succeeded by Melissa Rooker (R)