Christopher Parisho

Christopher Parisho (Republican Party) is running in a special election to the Kansas State Senate to represent District 25. He is on the ballot in the special general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on August 4, 2026.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Fiscal responsibility, common sense, and making sure the people have a voice in the actions of our City Council.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Spending within our means, getting the most out of every dollar spent, and returning the voice of the people to the City Council.

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

The Founding Fathers of our nation, President Lincoln, President Kennedy, and President Regan.

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

Honesty, integrity, transparency, and being available to constituents.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

When I worked in aircraft I was trained in efficiency and process improvement. I learned how to work within a large structured organization. In the years since I’ve taken all the courses Kansas Leadership Center offers to make myself a better leader and bridge builder.

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

Putting the constituents desires first. Too many people who get elected today focus on their personal agenda instead of representing the people.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to make Wichita an even better place than it already is. We are big enough to cater to a diverse community and provide a high quality of life with an affordable cost of living.

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

There were a number of my lifetime but the first one I took note of and which impacted me heavily at the time was the Challenger Disaster. I was 12, and was in the Young Astronauts Program of my school. We we excited to see the first Teacher in space and gathered before school to watch the launch live. To this day I can still feel the shock and sadness of seeing the Challenger explode on takeoff.

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

I grew up in Los Angeles and I was a motorcycle messenger after high school. I transported important documents for a variety of local companies. I did that for a couple years before I ended up moving back to Wichita where I was born to continue my education and eventually raise a family.