Healthcare
Supports rebuilding rural healthcare and preserving access to local hospitals.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Lauren Reinhold
Candidate for U.S. House · Kansas · District 1
THE PERSON
Background
Lauren Reinhold is an attorney and former federal employee who raised her family in Lawrence. Her career includes the Social Security Administration, National Labor Relations Board, legal aid and immigration law.
Roots
- Attorney
- Former federal employee and union officer
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Agriculture
Supports family farms, producers and rural small businesses over corporate monopolies.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Labor
Supports stronger worker rights and fair wages.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Immigration
Supports border security, citizenship pathways, reducing court backlogs and stabilizing agricultural labor.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Social Security
Supports strengthening Social Security and timely benefit delivery.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 1 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 23, 2026.
Kansas Secretary of State · Candidates for the 2026 General (form selection 36) ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: Catboy69 · CC0 · Cropped to fit
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