Garth Strand
Garth Strand (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 104. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Garth Strand was born in Herington, Kansas. He earned a bachelor's degree from Kansas State University in 1977. Strand retired after working for 37 years. The last 28 years of his career was spent as the CEO for what became the Heartland Credit Union. He held several state offices in the credit union trade association and also served at the national committee level. Strand has been affiliated with Trinity United Methodist Church, the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce, and the Sierra Club.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 104
Incumbent Paul Waggoner defeated Garth Strand in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 104 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Paul Waggoner (R) | 60.6 | 6,003 | |
 | Garth Strand (D) | 39.4 | 3,908 | |
| Total votes: 9,911 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 104
Garth Strand advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 104 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Garth Strand | 100.0 | 1,527 |
| Total votes: 1,527 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 104
Incumbent Paul Waggoner advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 104 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Paul Waggoner | 100.0 | 5,090 | |
| Total votes: 5,090 | |||
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2020
See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 104
Incumbent Paul Waggoner defeated Garth Strand in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 104 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Paul Waggoner (R) | 62.9 | 7,583 | |
| Garth Strand (D) | 37.1 | 4,466 | |
| Total votes: 12,049 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 104
Garth Strand advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 104 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Garth Strand | 100.0 | 1,307 |
| Total votes: 1,307 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 104
Incumbent Paul Waggoner advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 104 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Paul Waggoner | 100.0 | 4,413 | |
| Total votes: 4,413 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Garth Strand did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Garth Strand completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Strand's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I don't know about you but I am tired of partisan politics that are taking down the wrong road. Too many elected officials are more interested in party politics than being servant leaders for those that elected them.
I grew up on a small Kansas farm, graduated from college with dual degrees in business and education thinking I was going to be a high school business teacher. Alas, after my student teaching, I concluded that was not for me. I then found myself in the world of finance and spent a rewarding 37 year career, the last 28 years as CEO, of what is now Heartland Credit Union. I understand how to listen and lead.
I have been a life-long, conservative Democrat mostly because my parents were also life-long Democrats. They were nothing what some stereotypical Democrats are perceived to be today. They were just good conservative folks who tried to do the right thing, were willing to get along, work hard and help someone who needed help. Frankly, I don't align fully with either party and consider myself to be a strong moderate. All that being said, I must accept the fact that we have a two party system to have a seat at the table.- I am a servant leader offering listening, thoughtful, civil and fair leadership.
- I will respond to citizens of District 104, not party politics.
- I am fiscally conservative, pro-business, a consumer advocate and expect a well run, efficient government. I also believe we are called to care for the most needy among us.
Adequate and equitable funding of public education.
Tax fairness and fiscal responsibility.
A safe State for Kansas families.
Protecting the environment.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 30, 2020
