Lauren Reinhold
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Kansas
KS-01 Democratic nominee?
$8.6K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
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Lauren Reinhold is trading at 100% to win the KS-01 Democratic nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationKansas
BackgroundAttorney
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Notable personal detailsLauren Reinhold is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Kansas’ 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She is an attorney and former federal employee, including work as an attorney advisor at the Social Security Administration, and has also served in federal labor-related roles. Reinhold has worked in legal aid and immigration law and has described union leadership experience and advocacy for worker protections. She is based in Lawrence, Kansas.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports middle-class tax relief while increasing taxes and closing loopholes for very high earners and large capital gains, expanding payroll taxation on incomes above specific thresholds, reforming the corporate tax code to discourage avoidance and reward worker-focused investment, and pairing new investments with responsible revenue to fund expanded public programs.
Healthcare
The candidate emphasizes rebuilding rural healthcare and ensuring reliable healthcare access for Kansans, focusing on keeping rural hospitals and healthcare workers supported. Specific policy prescriptions (e.g., support for ACA expansion, a public option, Medicare for All, or market-based reforms) are not detailed on the campaign site.
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Immigration & Border
Supports common-sense immigration reform that secures the border while providing a fair path to citizenship, fixing backlogged courts, stabilizing the agricultural workforce, and prioritizing humane enforcement and family dignity.
Latest News
Lauren Reinhold is being mentioned in the context of Ohio’s 2026 governor and Senate races, where Democrats are seen as becoming more competitive. The coverage suggests Ohio is one of the party’s better opportunities in the Midwest, though Republicans still have structural advantages. There are no specific recent developments about Reinhold herself in the provided summaries.
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Campaign Fundraising
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