Kansas Democratic Senate nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
LocationKansas
BackgroundAttorney
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Notable personal detailsLois Anne Elizabeth Lea Parelkar is a Kansas attorney running as a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Kansas in the 2026 election cycle. She has filed with the Federal Election Commission and is affiliated with the principal campaign committee “Anne for Kansas.” She is based in Overland Park, Kansas.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports treating healthcare as a human right, restoring Medicaid funding, expanding access to affordable care, protecting rural hospitals, and advancing a Medicare for Kids program.
Immigration & Border
Supports reforming and modernizing the immigration system to protect families and legal immigrants, oppose tactics that separate families or strip status from documented immigrants, and create sensible, secure pathways that reward work while upholding public safety. Emphasizes opposing fear-based enforcement practices and preserving due process while improving legal immigration pathways.
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Public Safety & Guns
Supports commonsense gun-safety measures including stricter background checks, red flag policies, and safe-storage initiatives while acknowledging responsible gun ownership and law enforcement. Endorsed by gun-safety advocacy (Moms Demand Action) and publicly calls for expanded background checks and red flag laws to improve public safety.
News
Anne Parelkar is in the news as a Kansas Democratic congressional candidate speaking out on major election and voting issues. Recent reports say Kansas Democrats are focusing on immigration, ICE, and efforts to push Congress to reclaim power from President Trump. The broader news around her campaign also centers on voting-rights fights, including mail ballot deadlines and state laws requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration.
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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