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Richard Paz
Richard Paz (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 38. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Paz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Richard Paz was born in Tacoma, Washington. He served in the U.S. Army from 1987 to 2017. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington in 1987, a graduate degree from Texas A&M University in 2001, and a graduate degree from the Fort Leavenworth School for Advanced Military Studies in 2004. He is currently retired. He has been affiliated with Rural Leavenworth, Inc. [1]
Elections
2024
See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 38
Incumbent Timothy Johnson defeated Richard Paz in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 38 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Timothy Johnson (R) | 66.4 | 8,965 |
 | Richard Paz (D)  | 33.6 | 4,533 | |
| Total votes: 13,498 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 38
Richard Paz advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 38 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Richard Paz | 100.0 | 762 |
| Total votes: 762 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 38
Incumbent Timothy Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 38 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Timothy Johnson | 100.0 | 2,435 |
| Total votes: 2,435 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Paz in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Richard Paz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Paz's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My experience extends to assisting with Department of Defense and Army healthcare reform, Army-wide behavioral healthcare planning, and teaching applied planning and decision making at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. This background has given me a deep understanding of complex systems and the ability to find practical solutions to challenging problems. I have witnessed firsthand how accessible and affordable healthcare can transform lives for the better.
My family and I chose to make rural Kansas our home because it embodies the core values of America - where neighbors help one another, and communities come together to support everyone. During my overseas deployments, I experienced firsthand the kindness and support of our local community, and now I'm motivated to give back and help our district thrive in these uncertain times.- We protect freedom by fighting for the economic security and prosperity of ordinary Kansans by lowering property tax and regressive tax burdens.
- We conserve thriving Kansas communities by making healthcare (to include mental healthcare) and childcare more accessible and affordable. We must approve MEDICAID expansion.
- We create thriving Kansas communities by promoting new economic development and growth with citizen and expert input working toward common goals.
2. Healthcare and childcare accessibility and affordability
Elected officials must possess the courage to make difficult decisions, to work with constituents, and a deep understanding of the issues affecting their district and state. Transparency and accountability in all actions and decisions are also crucial.
Legislators must do their utmost to keep their constituencies informed and aware of forthcoming legislation and their impacts on their districts and communities.
(2) Improving access to affordable, quality healthcare and childcare.
(3) Ensuring economic growth and stability, particularly in rural areas.
My 30-year military career has equipped me with leadership skills, strategic thinking abilities, and a deep understanding of public service that I believe will be highly beneficial in the role of state legislator.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 4, 2024
