Chris Carmichael
Chris Carmichael (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Kansas' 4th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.[source]
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Biography
Chris Carmichael served in the U.S. Air Force from 1992 to 2023. He graduated from Olmsted Falls High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Florida State University in 1998, a graduate degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2002, and a graduate degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 2012. His career experience includes working as an executive.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Kansas' 4th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4
The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4 on August 4, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4
Incumbent Ron Estes (R) is running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4 on August 4, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Chris Carmichael completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Carmichael's responses.
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Chris is running for Congress to serve Kansans the same way he served his country — with strong leadership grounded with integrity, fairness, and respect for everyone.
As the father of a police officer, Chris knows that safe communities start with trust. Good officers need to be supported and encouraged while making sure that no one is above the law, including those enforcing it.
Guided by fairness and common sense, Chris is listening, ready to lead, and support the needs of all Kansans — no matter their background or political beliefs.- Making life in Kansas more affordable.
Kansans work hard, but Washington isn’t working for them.
Prices keep going up — at the store, the gas pump, and the doctor’s office. Families are paying more but not earning more.
Too many families are struggling to keep up as prices rise and paychecks stay the same. Chris Carmichael believes no one should have to choose between groceries, gas, or medicine.
He’ll work to lower costs, bring good jobs to Kansas, and make sure families can afford the things they need — food, gas, and medicine. – Basics shouldn’t break the bank. - Protecting healthcare and Social Security. No one should have to skip the doctor because it costs too much. Chris will work to lower drug prices, keep local hospitals open, and make sure every Kansan can get care when they need it. – Basics shouldn’t break the bank. You worked hard and paid into Social Security — you deserve it. Chris Carmichael will fight to protect your benefits, so your retirement is secure and your hard-earned money stays in your pocket.
- Supporting veterans and preserving the family farm. After more than 31 years in uniform, Chris knows the sacrifices those in uniform make for our country — and in return, their country owes them a debt of care and respect. He’ll work to ensure veterans can count on the benefits they’ve earned. It’s getting harder for family farms to stay in business. High prices for equipment and supplies make it easier for big corporate farms to thrive while smaller farms struggle. Crop prices haven’t kept up with the cost of living for decades. Chris will fight for family farmers - not big corporations - by working to level the playing field and give local farms a fair chance to succeed.
Chris swore an oath to the Constitution to protect it against all enemies foreign and domestic. He has spent his life defending freedom — first in uniform, now at home in Kansas. He believes our constitutional rights must be protected from being chipped away by politics and partisanship. In Congress, Chris will stand up for the rule of law, protect free speech, and ensure the government works for the people — not the other way around.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 26, 2026
