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Kansas Democrats running for Congress want to reclaim power from Trump -Kansas Democrats say Congress must reclaim power from President Trump Several Kansas Democratic congressional candidates expressed frustration with Congress and its perceived gridlock. -Candidates want Congress to reclaim its constitutional powers from the executive branch. -The candidates criticized the current administration's handling of tariffs, which they say have harmed Kansas farmers. -Multiple can

After Trump’s Cuts, Some Former Federal Workers Are Now Seeking Office - The New York Times As featured in this New York Times article, the American political landscape is shifting as more former federal employees, like Lauren, become candidates. Federal employees like Lauren understand the inner workings of government better than most. They have seen how policies are implemented and where the system succeeds or falls short. This knowledge equips them to propose practical sol

The Oberlin Herald Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026  | $1 The "Big First District" has new Democrat candidate By Destry Jackson Lauren Reinhold is a Democrat candidate for the Kansas First Congressional District, also known as the "Big First" District, as it encompasses the majority of the state. Reinhold said her parents brought her to Kansas as a baby, and they lived in Kansas for six years before moving back to St. Louis. "I later came back to Kansas for law school at age 22," Rein