Kansas House of Representatives District 59 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Kansas, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Kansas House of Representatives District 59 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 59

Rebecca Schmoe defeated Darrell McCune in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 59 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rebecca Schmoe (R)	64.5	5,344
		Darrell McCune (D)	35.5	2,937

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,281
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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?

Darrell McCune (D)

I will work to protect our democracy.

I will work to restore balance to the Kansas Legislature.

I will represent ALL of my constituents, regardless of party, working together to solve problems.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Darrell McCune (D)

My core values that I promise to follow and promote:

• Service instead of power
• Generosity instead of greed
• Cooperation instead of division and competition
• Respect instead of judgment
• Problem solving instead of problem ignoring
• Compassion instead of indifference
• Pride in diversity instead of bigotry
• Protecting our children’s future instead of hiding our heads in the sand

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

Darrell McCune (D)

Service instead of power.

Generosity instead of greed. Cooperation instead of division and competition. Respect instead of judgment. Problem solving instead of problem ignoring. Compassion instead of indifference. Pride in diversity instead of bigotry.

Protecting our children’s future instead of hiding our heads in the sand.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Darrell McCune (D)

My first job was bailing hay on a Kansas farm during the summer.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Darrell McCune (D)

The Ad Astra 2 map was a blatant example of gerrymandering. Splitting up communities of interest for political gain is not where we should be going. I would prefer the recommendation of Gov. Kelly that would convene a nonpartisan voting commission to oversee the redistricting process.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Darrell McCune (D)

I strongly believe that compromise is necessary for policymaking. In fact, this is the cornerstone of my campaign. My mission is to restore balance to the KS Legislature by reducing polarization, working together to solve problems, through mutual respect and cooperation. I will represent ALL of my constituents, regardless of party. I will show my fellow Representatives respect, compassion, and generosity, and put to work the negotiation and leadership skills that I have learned throughout my career.

See also

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