Chris Carmichael
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Kansas
KS-04 Democratic nominee?
$7.6K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
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$7.6KAUG 5, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleMilitary officer (U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, retired)
PartyDemocratic
LocationKansas
BackgroundMilitary officer (U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, retired)
Notable personal detailsChris Carmichael is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Kansas' 4th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a retired U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force veteran who served for more than 31 years, including over two years in Afghanistan, retiring as a Colonel and receiving the Bronze Star. He is based in Andover, Kansas and campaigns under the name "Chris Carmichael Building Common Ground."
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to invest in job training and opposes corporate tax breaks that he views as unfair; backs federal marijuana legalization as a source of jobs and tax revenue. Positions emphasize generating public revenue for programs and limiting special tax incentives for large projects.
Healthcare
Supports the goal of ‘healthcare for all’ while advocating near-term reforms including price transparency, lower costs, and measures to keep rural hospitals open. Emphasizes making healthcare local and affordable for Kansans.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a strong, controlled border while also advocating for faster legal pathways for workers to obtain visas and apply for citizenship. Endorses border enforcement coupled with reforms to speed legal immigration for labor needs.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate's campaign states a commitment to championing women’s rights, explicitly listing reproductive freedom among those priorities. Public campaign materials present support for reproductive freedom but do not specify limits or detailed policy prescriptions in the cited text.
Climate & Energy
Supports American-made clean energy and energy/water-use standards for projects like data centers, while opposing developments that would overload the power grid or drive up costs; emphasizes practical clean-energy job creation without increasing pollution or costs to Kansans.
Latest News
Chris Carmichael is in the news for his campaign in Kansas’s 4th Congressional District, where he is running as a Democrat and criticizing Republican incumbent Ron Estes. He says President Donald Trump’s policies could make the seat more competitive, even though the district has not elected a Democrat since 1994. Recent coverage also notes the Democratic primary field ahead of the filing deadline, but gives no sign of a major new development beyond his candidacy.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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LatestCycle 2026
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