Chase LaPorte

Chase LaPorte was born in Carthage, Missouri. He served in the U.S. Army from 2005 to 2013. He earned an associate degree from Cowley County Community College in 2017. His career experience includes working as a business administrator. LaPorte has been affiliated with Shriners, American Legion, and VFW.[1][2]

U.S. House Kansas District 3

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Small business owner seeking the Republican nomination for Kansas's 3rd Congressional District

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Lower inflation/improved cost of livingBalanced federal budgetCongressional term limits

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Reduce spending and inflation.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

George Washington and Ronald Reagan set great examples with term limits and smaller government.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty to those that they represent and responsibility with the office in which you're elected.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Maintaining a reasonable budget

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The end of Destorm Storm/Shield conflict. I was 7 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Lawn mowing. 2 years

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

It's the body of Congress that's closer to the People.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Not necessarily.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Sustainable cost of living, debt/inflation reduction.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Absolutely needed. Top priority of this campaign.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I admire and respect several historical figures. I don't intend to "model myself" after anyone, I seek to carry the voice of the voters the Kansas 3rd to Washington D.C.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Only vote yes for balanced budget bills and national debt reduction

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

By providing proper Constitutional Due Process

Note: LaPorte submitted the above survey responses to [the profile publisher] on November 21, 2025.

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March 12 submission

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Entrepreneur and U.S. Army Veteran. Kansas resident for 25+ years.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Upon swearing into office, first proposal will be to implement Congressional term limits.Every vote will be to keep a balanced budget.Updating practices between the Dept. of VA and DoD.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Smaller government/accountability and fiscal solvency.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Voting in a way that is compatible with the U.S. Constitution.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Listening to constituents, regardless of party affiliation.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Lawn mowing. Seasonal for 2 years.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

It is the closet body to the voice of the people at the federal level.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe the constitutional requirements for the office are sufficient.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

National debt and permanent efficiency.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

10 terms for the House and 4 terms for the Senate. Top priority of this campaign.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I don't look to model myself after anyone. Historical figures had to address different issues in different time periods.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Logical and reasonable discourse is a must in order to achieve results.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

I will vote yes only for balanced budget bills.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

In a neutral and just manner.

What committees interest you?

Budget, Armed Services & Veterans Affairs.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The national debt needs to be reduced if the U.S. is to avoid federal bankruptcy.

U.S. Senate Kansas

Chase LaPorte did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

Chase LaPorte did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.