Mickey Younghanz

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Mickey Younghanz

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Last election

April 4, 2023

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Birthplace

Kansas City, Kan.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Small business owner

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Mickey Younghanz ran for election for an at-large seat of the Kansas City City Council. He lost in the primary on April 4, 2023.

Biography

Younghanz's professional experience includes owning a construction contracting business. He has been affiliated with the NRA and Missouri Right to Life.

Elections

2023

See also: City elections in Kansas City, Missouri (2023)

General election

General election for Kansas City City Council At-large District 2

Lindsay French defeated Jenay Manley in the general election for Kansas City City Council At-large District 2 on June 20, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Lindsay French (Nonpartisan)	51.6	20,981
	Submit photo	Jenay Manley (Nonpartisan)	48.4	19,695

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3	Total votes: 40,676
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Kansas City City Council At-large District 2

Lindsay French and Jenay Manley defeated Mickey Younghanz in the primary for Kansas City City Council At-large District 2 on April 4, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Lindsay French (Nonpartisan)	48.6	21,872
✔	Submit photo	Jenay Manley (Nonpartisan)	32.1	14,457
		Mickey Younghanz (Nonpartisan)	19.0	8,545
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	118

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4	Total votes: 44,992
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2020

See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Missouri State Senate District 17

Incumbent Lauren Arthur defeated Mickey Younghanz in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 17 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lauren Arthur (D)	53.5	51,890
		Mickey Younghanz (R)	46.5	45,141

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 97,031
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 17

Incumbent Lauren Arthur advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 17 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lauren Arthur	100.0	16,354

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,354 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 17

Mickey Younghanz advanced from the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 17 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mickey Younghanz	100.0	12,634

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,634 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Campaign themes

2023

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2020

Mickey Younghanz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Younghanz'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 Mickey Younghanz born and raised in North Kansas City Missouri, Clay County. I went to school at Norclay elementary middle school, Northgate junior high school and North Kansas city high school. I've been married for 40 years my wife's name is Paula Younghanz we have two children and eight grandchildren. I have a small business for 40 years and I'm in the contracting construction business. We attend the Rock Christian Church.

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?

• My platforms for Clay County or lawn order one security and safety in our neighborhoods in our community
• I believe the small business will be a rapid way to recovery of our economy
• Infrastructure it's important in Clay County that we pay attention to the roadways of being able to have smooth traffic to and from our jobs.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Our first responders.

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

The ability to Listen and evaluate the situation.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Do you listen to the voters input and be open minded.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The JFK assassination

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Saturday in the Park by Chicago

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

To negotiate peace with worldwide countries.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The ability to legislate.

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

No

What do you think of the filibuster?

Simply to listen to the voters input

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