Chris Tanner
Chris Tanner (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 54. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.
Tanner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Chris Tanner earned a high school diploma from Mountain View High School and a bachelor's degree from Messenger College. His career experience includes working as a property manager.[1]
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 54
Chris Tanner (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 54 on August 4, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 54
Incumbent Ken Corbet (R) is running in the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 54 on August 4, 2026.
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Chris Tanner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Tanner's responses.
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- Lower Property Taxes, Stronger Small Businesses, Better Jobs:
Rising property taxes are putting pressure on families, seniors, and small business owners across Kansas. Chris Tanner believes people who work hard should be able to stay in their homes and invest in their communities without being priced out.
Chris supports lowering the property tax burden and strengthening locally owned businesses that create stable, good-paying jobs. His focus is on building an economy that rewards work, keeps dollars local, and supports long-term community growth. - Strong Public Schools and Quality Education: A strong education system is the foundation of a strong community. Chris Tanner believes every child in District 54 deserves access to quality public schools, well-supported teachers, and the tools they need to succeed — whether that path leads to college, a trade, or starting a business right here in Kansas. Chris supports fully funding public education, investing in workforce and technical training programs, and keeping curriculum decisions where they belong — with local educators, parents, and communities. His focus is on preparing Kansas kids for the opportunities ahead while keeping schools accountable to the families they serve.
- Support for Workers, Small Business, and Rural Communities: Rural Kansas is the backbone of this state, and Chris Tanner believes working families — whether they run a small business on Main Street, farm the land, or punch a clock every day — deserve a representative who fights for them, not political connections or corporate interests. Chris supports fair wages, workers' rights, and policies that level the playing field for small businesses and independent farmers. He believes rural communities deserve real investment, fair markets, and a voice that actually gets heard in Topeka — not empty promises. His vision is a Kansas where hard work is rewarded and rural towns can thrive without losing their identity or values.
Kansas families are paying too much for health care, and the state consistently ranks near the bottom nationally for affordability. Chris believes this is unacceptable and preventable.
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Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 16, 2026
