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Recent reporting highlights the early action shaping up in the race for Kansas’ 1st Congressional District, where incumbents and challengers are beginning to define the issues and stakes for 2026. According to Lawrence Journal-World , a pair of Democrats from Lawrence launched campaigns to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann, who has held the seat for multiple terms in a district that stretches from northeast Kansas to the Colorado border. LJWorld.com Among those runni

Recent reporting from the Kansas Reflector  highlights growing interest in the 2026 congressional race in Kansas’ 1st District, including early organizing activity in Lawrence and conversations about how Democrats plan to compete in one of the largest and most rural districts in the country. The story notes that Lauren Reinhold , a Lawrence-based attorney and former federal employee, is among those stepping forward to run for Congress. According to the reporting, Reinhold bri

As we head into the new year, I want to share an important milestone: I will officially file to run for Congress in Kansas’ 1st District at the beginning of the year. This step marks the formal start of the campaign, but the work has already been underway—listening to Kansans, building a grassroots team, and standing up for working families and rural communities. I’m running because I believe Kansas deserves better than politics driven by corporate interests and broken promis

Kansas’ 1st Congressional District is known as the Big First for a reason. It stretches across rural communities, small towns, farms, and cities that are the backbone of our state. But too often, the needs of the Big First are treated as an afterthought in Washington—especially when it comes to rural healthcare, fair markets for farmers, and economic security for working families. I believe the Big First deserves a representative who shows up, listens, and understands what li

I’m excited to officially launch our campaign website and share this next step with you. This site isn’t just about me—it’s about creating a place where Kansans across the Big First can learn what this campaign stands for, find reliable voting information, and connect directly with our team. From rural healthcare and agriculture to worker rights and government integrity, this campaign is grounded in the belief that leadership starts with listening. As I’ve traveled across Kan

We’re pleased to share the official press kit for the Lauren Reinhold for Congress campaign. This page is designed as a central resource for members of the media, community organizations, and partners seeking accurate, up-to-date information about Lauren, her background, and her campaign for Kansas’ 1st Congressional District. Lauren Reinhold is a Kansan, attorney, former federal employee, and labor advocate running on a platform centered on affordability, prosperity, and sec