Chris Lengquist

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Chris Lengquist

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 4, 2020

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Birthplace

Kansas City, Mo.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Real estate

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Chris Lengquist (Republican Party) ran for election to the Kansas State Senate to represent District 23. He lost in the Republican primary on August 4, 2020.

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Biography

Chris Lengquist was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended the University of Kansas. Lengquist's professional experience includes working in real estate and being a certified coach with KW MAPS Coaching and the John Maxwell Team. He has been affiliated with the National Association of Residential Property Managers, the National Association of Realtors, and Inclusion Connections.

Elections

2020

See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Kansas State Senate District 23

Incumbent Robert Olson defeated Wendy Budetti in the general election for Kansas State Senate District 23 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Olson (R)	53.1	20,235
		Wendy Budetti (D)	46.9	17,864

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 23

Wendy Budetti advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 23 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Wendy Budetti	100.0	5,591

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 23

Incumbent Robert Olson defeated Chris Lengquist in the Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 23 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Olson	57.7	5,218
		Chris Lengquist	42.3	3,826

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,044
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Campaign themes

2020

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Chris Lengquist completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lengquist's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a husband of 34 years, father of four, grandfather of two as well as a small business owner and member of Legacy Christian Church here in Olathe, Kansas. All four of my children attend(ed) Olathe public schools. Some of you may know me as the portrait studio guy. Many more of you will know me as the real estate guy and others as the real estate investor guy. Olathe has been very good for my family and I so now it is time to pay my community back.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Fair Property Taxes
• Mental Healthcare Improvement
• Economic Recovery and Job Growth

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Mental healthcare. From January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019 we lost 58 citizens in the City of Olathe to suicide. Sadly, my daughter was one of those. We had insurance. We had other resources. And yet we simply could not find adequate care for her needs in the State of Kansas. And when we did, insurance would want her out three days after a suicide attempt.

Folks, we can treat our most vulnerable citizens better.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Single moms everywhere. I was raised through my teenage years by a single mom. It takes incredible heart to work all day and provide the nurturing each child requires. How exhausting that must be. (I'm not forgetting you single dads, either.) Yet the sacrifices made are worth healthy, strong adults. Our culture celebrates so many people who get paid millions for their sacrifices. I celebrate men and women everywhere who give up their desires to make their loved ones' lives better.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

And elected official must have the highest integrity and a consistency to what he or she represents. Great communication skills are also a huge plus as constituents have the right to be heard and answered.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

History has shown that I am quick to learn, consistent in my beliefs and that I possess a good old fashioned, American work ethic. Communication is also a point of emphasis with me.

What is your favorite book? Why?

There are so many that have made a difference for me in my life. The Bible. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. And quite a few others. I'm an avid reader. Books offer so much insight into the world.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

How can you have experience until you start? I have experience in business, working with people and solving problems. Should the voters choose me in these upcoming elections they will find me to be a quick study and a tenacious worker. And yes, experience can really help in any endeavor. And I will draw on my own experiences to help speed the learning curve.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

So much depends on what we see from COVID-19 over the course of the next 12 months. Our economy has taken quite a hit since March of 2020. There will be much needed to be done to restore our small businesses and our government's ability to provide basic services.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely. Look, I'm not talking about betraying our basic principles. I am talking about understanding where the other party is coming from and seeking common ground. I believe it was President Reagan who said that if he couldn't get all he wanted now he'd take what he could get and get the rest later. Without common ground and understanding, we have no way of knowing how/when to move forward.

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Kansas State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Ty Masterson

Majority Leader:Chase Blasi

Minority Leader:Dinah Sykes

Senators

District 1

Craig Bowser (R)

District 2

Marci Francisco (D)

District 3

Rick Kloos (R)

District 4

David Haley (D)

District 5

Jeff Klemp (R)

District 6

Pat Pettey (D)

District 7

Ethan Corson (D)

District 8

Cindy Holscher (D)

District 9

Beverly Gossage (R)

District 10

Mike Thompson (R)

District 11

Kellie Warren (R)

District 12

Caryn Tyson (R)

District 13

Tim Shallenburger (R)

District 14

Michael Fagg (R)

District 15

Virgil Peck (R)

District 16

Ty Masterson (R)

District 17

Mike Argabright (R)

District 18

Kenny Titus (R)

District 19

Patrick Schmidt (D)

District 20

Brenda Dietrich (R)

District 21

Dinah Sykes (D)

District 22

Brad Starnes (R)

District 23

Adam Thomas (R)

District 24

Scott Hill (R)

District 25

Mary Ware (D)

District 26

Chase Blasi (R)

District 27

Joe Claeys (R)

District 28

Mike Petersen (R)

District 29

Oletha Faust-Goudeau (D)

District 30

Renee Erickson (R)

District 31

Stephen Owens (R)

District 32

Larry Alley (R)

District 33

Tory Blew (R)

District 34

Michael Murphy (R)

District 35

TJ Rose (R)

District 36

Elaine Bowers (R)

District 37

Douglas Shane (R)

District 38

Ronald Ryckman (R)

District 39

Bill Clifford (R)

District 40

Rick Billinger (R)

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