Background
Joseph Swain (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Kansas' 2nd Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on August 6, 2024.
- Bachelor's:
- Kansas State University, 2014
In their own words
Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
I am seeking office because of the future for our children. Thomas Paine said "I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so my children can live in peace." Trouble is here, it's time to face our troubles so our children won't have to.
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?
Gun safety - it's all about limiting access to who can and cannot get a gun.Mental Health - as a person who struggles with depression, the care that is needed to help other is not adequately available to allWages - it's time we stop living worse than the great depression and start putting forth actions that hold large banks and corporations accountable for their actions.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I believe that health care is a right granted to us by the constitution when the framers stated "general welfare of the people." As time progresses, so do definitions of words. We accept some words as they evolve, why not accept this as part of the language evolution? Health care is a private matter that should be addressed between yourself and your physician, not some religious ideologue, not the government, but you and your doctor. We have to be better at caring for our most vulnerable of people young and old, regardless of social class or standing.
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
Not at all.
What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
Climate Change, Gun safety, securing our democratic republic through freer elections.
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
Yes, enough to work through agendas and other people if re-elected.
What are your thoughts on term limits?
Five terms for the House of Representatives. Three terms for the Senate and the constitution lays out the term limits on the office of the presidency and vice presidency.
Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?
Yes, without having to leave to much on the table.
On the 2026 ballot
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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.
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