KaMesha Bernard
KaMesha Bernard (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 78. Bernard declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.
Bernard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 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 Kansas House of Representatives District 78
KaMesha Bernard (D) and Tim Lundberg (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 78 on August 4, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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KaMesha Bernard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bernard's responses.
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Through my work in criminal justice, I have seen firsthand how policy decisions impact public safety, economic stability, and fairness. I am known for keeping it real with people-being honest, direct, and transparent- and not making promises I do not keep. Instead, I believes in listening, working collaboratively, and finding real solutions to real problems. As a candidate for state representative, I am focused on improving education, expanding economic opportunities, advancing equality, and ensuring affordable living and accessible healthcare. I am committed to making government more accountable, practical, and responsive to the people it serves.
I believes effective leadership means putting people before politics and doing the work necessary to deliver results for District 78.- Economic Opportunity: Families in District 78 are feeling the strain of rising living costs, stagnant wages, and limited access to affordable housing. Many residents are working full‑time jobs yet still struggle to cover rent, healthcare, childcare, or savings. These pressures make it harder for families to plan for the future and stress local services. KaMesha supports policies that foster job creation, equitable wage growth, and expanded access to affordable housing so families can achieve financial security and opportunity.
- education:%20Parents%20and%20students%20in%20the%20district%20are%20demanding%20transparency,%20accountability,%20and%20resources%20that%20allow%20schools%20to%20succeed.%20Gaps%20in%20funding%20and%20unequal%20access%20to%20educational%20programs%20have%20left%20many%20children%20without%20the%20tools%20they%20need%20to%20reach%20their%20potential.%20KaMesha%20believes%20that%20every%20child%20deserves%20a%20high%E2%80%91quality%20education%20and%20is%20dedicated%20to%20policies%20that%20improve%20school%20accountability,%20support%20teachers,%20and%20ensure%20equitable%20opportunities%20for%20all%20students%20in%20District%E2%80%AF78.
- ICE / Immigration Enforcement Accountability: Immigration policy and how enforcement agencies like ICE operate can have real impacts on families and communities here, including mixed‑status households and local businesses dependent on immigrant labor. Residents are concerned about fairness, due process, and how enforcement actions affect community trust in public institutions. KaMesha advocates for clear, humane policies that protect due process rights and ensure that federal enforcement does not undermine community cohesion or economic stability.
I am very committed to expanding economic opportunity so working families can afford housing, groceries, childcare, and healthcare without living paycheck to paycheck. I believes in policies that support small businesses, strengthen wages, and create pathways to financial stability.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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