Emily Hane

Emily Hane (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 31. Hane is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Hane advanced from the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My first time as a Dotte, I lived in multiple apartment complexes all through House District 31. Then when it was time to lay down my permanent roots, I was very fortunate to find an affordable house in Rosedale in 2020. I respect the history and traditions of my community, and I want to make sure everyone who wants to lay down roots here has affordable options.

My entire career has been in the public sector, working to increase access to education and access to safe water at various nonprofit organizations. As a volunteer, I help to advocate for affordable housing and tenant rights in my community. I know how to build coalitions to get things done, and how to stay focused on meaningful work in a time when there is too much noise.

As a nonprofit professional, I am responsive, collaborative, and solutions-focused. I will bring this same energy and effort into serving House District 31.

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?

Emily Hane supports Public Education. She is a proud graduate of Topeka Public Schools, KU, and UMKC. Her mother is a recently retired Special Education teacher.

Emily Supports:

Maintaining funding levels

Full funding of special education

Increased educator compensation

Emily Opposes

Voucher programs

Book banningEmily supports policies that make our community more affordable. She comes from a working class background and benefited from Pell Grants in college. She supports smart policies that help working class families and keep life affordable.

Emily Supports

Affordable Housing & Tax Relief through policies like the homestead exemption, senior tax freezes, and renter relief through late-fee caps and limiting the number of homes an LLC can own.

Affordable Healthcare - Medicaid Expansion.

Emily Opposes

Regressive tax policies that place burdens on working class families.Emily supports a sustainable water future. Our community knows that water infrastructure (especially proper drainage and sewer lines!) affects our lives and safety.

Emily Supports

Continuing the work of the bipartisan Water Policy Task Force.

Developing permanent funding mechanisms for water infrastructure and governance.

Increasing opportunities for citizen engagement and education on water issues.

Emily Opposes

Data center construction without community input and appropriate environmental impact assessments.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education, Health, Housing, Property Tax Relief, Immigration