Jennifer Day (Kansas)
Jennifer Day (Democratic Party) is running for election for Kansas Secretary of State. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.
Day (Democratic Party) was a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 48. She assumed office on June 3, 2020. She left office on June 21, 2021.
Day completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Day was appointed to the Kansas House of Representatives on May 24, 2020, to replace David Benson (D).[1] She was sworn into office on June 3, 2020.[2]
Day resigned in June 2021, as a result of her family moving out of the district.[3]
Biography
Jennifer Day earned a bachelor's degree from Pepperdine University in 1996. Day's career experience includes working as an entrepreneur, as a real estate investor, and as an executive assistant. She has been affiliated with the League of Women Voters, Moms Demand Action, the National Organization for Women, and Johnson County Democratic Women.[4]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Day was assigned to the following committees:
- Taxation Committee
- Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee
- Financial Institutions and Rural Development Committee (decommissioned)
Elections
2026
See also: Kansas Secretary of State 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 election
Democratic primary for Kansas Secretary of State
Jennifer Day and Sam Lane are running in the Democratic primary for Kansas Secretary of State on August 4, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas Secretary of State
Pat Proctor and Ken Rahjes are running in the Republican primary for Kansas Secretary of State on August 4, 2026.
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2020
See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Jennifer Day defeated Terry Frederick in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 48 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennifer Day (D) | 50.2 | 6,911 |
 | Terry Frederick (R) | 49.8 | 6,849 | |
| Total votes: 13,760 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Jennifer Day advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 48 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennifer Day | 100.0 | 1,989 |
| Total votes: 1,989 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 48
Terry Frederick advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 48 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terry Frederick | 100.0 | 3,288 |
| Total votes: 3,288 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jennifer Day completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Day's responses.
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I have also dedicated much of the past decade to political activism, starting out by assisting various campaigns as a volunteer, as well as serving as an election worker in Johnson County each election since 2018, as a precinct committee person for the Johnson County Democratic Party since 2019, and in additional leadership roles for the county and state party since 2021.
I served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2020 through 2021, resigning in June of that year due to a move out of my House District.
I've been an active member of the local branch of the League of Women Voters, and served as the Vice President from 2023 through 2024, as well as serving on various committees as needed since 2021, and I am a member of the Greater Kansas City Women’s Political Caucus.- Voter education is a priority for me. I want to work on efforts to help promote civic engagement among Kansans of all ages, and to enhance education on election processes and procedures. I plan to work with the legislature to guarantee Kansas laws protect the rights of voters, fair voting access, and consider the various situations voters may encounter during election periods.
- Kansans deserve to feel confident and comfortable with the voting process. I plan to ensure our voting systems remain accurate, reliable, and free from political influence, disinformation, and fearmongering.
- I am intent on ensuring all Kansas businesses have the tools they need in order to thrive in our state. I understand that the government should support businesses rather than create more barriers to their success. My experience in positions of employment at small businesses, in retail establishments and restaurants, in large corporations, and as a small business owner myself, helps form a special perspective to serve as Secretary of State to ALL Kansans, rather than a select group.
Additionally, I am in support of reproductive bodily autonomy, finding effective paths to fight detrimental global environmental change, discontinuing government-sponsored attacks on minority groups and individuals, and promoting economic freedom and equity.
Brandon Woodard - Minority Leader, Kansas House of Representatives
Nikki McDonald - Kansas State Representative District 49
Dan Osman - Kansas State Representative District 48
Jerry Stogsdill - Kansas State Representative District 21
Mike Kelly - Johnson County, Kansas, County Commission Chair
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2020
Jennifer Day completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Day's responses.
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While my husband, Jesse, and I run a family-owned real estate investment business, 11-Eleven, I have also been highly active in my community, serving as a precinct committeewoman, volunteering on multiple campaigns, and acting as an election/poll worker, for the last several years. A lifelong Republican until 2016, I then chose to join the Democratic Party as it had become clear to me that the modern Republican Party no longer represented my values. I am also a member of Moms Demand Action, the League of Women Voters, and the National Organization of Women (NOW).
Focused around issues like protecting public schools, election integrity, equality, and access to affordable healthcare, I do my best to act as a steadfast public servant. I appreciate what an incredible opportunity it is to take the next step up into the State Representative position, and look forward to accomplishing even more for the people of the 48th when I am re-elected.- I am in favor of expanding opportunities for all residents of our state.
- I'm interested in fair policies, and balance in leadership.
- I will work hard to promote investment in families, and our communities.
Equality and Inclusivity: I favor a statewide non-discrimination act for Kansas. Our state should be a place where all people are able to attend school, work, and live free from retribution from others based on their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Medicaid Expansion: In the states where Medicaid expansion hasn't happened, few adults qualify for Medicaid unless they are pregnant or have disabilities. Expansion will help provide coverage for many in Johnson County who fall into a coverage gap, where they earn too much to qualify for the current program, but too little to qualify for financial help for a private plan. I want to ensure that my neighbors aren't forced to choose between paying medical bills and paying for other expenses.
Local politics, at the municipal and state level, are especially accessible in states like Kansas. Once I began attending legislative forums and hearing about the law making process in Topeka directly from the legislators themselves, I gained a better understanding of how our process is working (or not working, in many cases) for Kansans, specifically. Stepping into the role of precinct committeewoman for our local Democratic Party gave me access to more face to face interaction with constituents in my precinct, so I could discuss their concerns, and encourage them to vote in upcoming elections. Working for the Johnson County election office as an election day volunteer has given me insight and confidence in our election process in our county, during a time when fair elections are a major concern for many.
While Kansas has defined rules in place regarding redistricting, I believe that remaining focused on the goal to ensure that maps reflect and protect the interests of minority communities, and remain free from political influence in their development is key.
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2021
In 2021, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 26.
- Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy.
- Legislators are scored on their support for bills that the organization lists as promoting "individual liberty, limited government, free markets and student-focused education."
- Legislators are scored by the MainStream Coalition on whether they voted with the moderate position on selected bills.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
2020
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In 2020, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 13 to May 21. A special session convened from June 3 to June 4.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Twitter.com, "@BrettParker4KS," accessed July 30, 2020
- ↑ Facebook.com, "Jennifer Day," accessed July 30, 2020
- ↑ AP News, "Democrats pick attorney to fill vacancy in Kansas House seat," July 8, 2021
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 12, 2020
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| Preceded by David Benson (D) |
Kansas House of Representatives District 48 2020-2021 |
Succeeded by Dan Osman (D) |
