Kyle McNorton

Kyle McNorton was born in Topeka, Kansas. He earned a high school diploma from Seaman High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas in 1985. His career experience includes working in business management, for petroleum supplier Capital City Oil in Topeka, Kansas, and playing football for the Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas City Chiefs.[1] McNorton has been affiliated with Northland Christian Church and Sunrise Optimist Club of North Topeka.[2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My family has been in involved in our North Topeka and Seaman community for five generations. I am committed to representing all of Northern Shawnee County with traditional values and Christian beliefs.

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?

Control government spending and regulations so we pay less taxes and everyone has a chance to thrive.Create successful schools where teachers can make sure every child has an opportunity to succeed.Protect our freedoms by defending our constitution, supporting law and order, and stopping illegal immigration.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Helping Kansas families succeed.

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

I have had many people I look up to. I think it would be my dad for teaching us that hard work will be rewarded in life. He always told us that if you are good enough at something, you don't need to tell everyone, they will know.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Many of the Mark Levin books are eye opening on how badly our government is operated.

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

Honesty and Integrity

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

Honesty and integrity. My willingness to talk about any issue with anyone who wants to have a rational conversation.

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

The commitment to vote the way your constituents want you to vote.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I was a great husband and father to our children. I want to be in husband and dad Hall of Fame someday

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

I remember watching Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldren walking on the moon when I was 9 years old.

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

My first job was putting up hay bales in my grandpa's barn. I only quit hauling hay a few years ago when we finally bought a round baler.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible. It tells us the story of Jesus and how we can be saved through him for eternal life.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

The Boxer by Simon and Garfunkel.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Balancing work with family.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The governor should be the CEO of our state and run the processes of government. The legislature, with input from their constituents, should form the laws that our state and the governor operates under.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

We must make sure that tax liability on all Kansans is fair, especially our elderly citizens so they can remain in their homes after retirement.

We must lower inflation and get the cost of everyday goods under control.

We must make sure that our teachers have the resources needed to give every child the chance to be the best they can be. We also must reduce government regulations on schools so the teachers can teach and not be overwhelmed with bureaucracy.

We must look at our water resources and make sure we have a viable plan for our future.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

NO, I think the best legislators are the ones with actual business experience. A lot of government employees and life-long politicians seem to think that our tax money is free money that they can spend on their pet projects. Tax money comes from hard-working

Kansans and should only be spent to support the necessary functions of government.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

It is extremely important to build relationships with the people you work with, especially other legislators. The House is made up of an amazing group of people that truly represent Kansas’ population. You need to know other legislators to understand where they come from and what the Kansans they represent are concerned with.

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

While they are not legislators, I consider Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan superheroes. I hope to have the same resolve they did to stand up for what is right for everyone.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No, I am not looking at this position as a launching pad for future offices. Being a representative is a very important responsibility and my only concern is making sure all of the great folks in Northern Shawnee County have a voice in the Kansas House.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I keep hearing over and over again about the high tax burden being faced by homeowners in our county. We must lower taxes, especially for elderly citizens who want to remain in their homes after retirement.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

No, this is the responsibility of our governor. She will follow the laws and guidelines set up by the legislature.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

I have already introduced and carried two common-sense bills on issues requested by my constituents. Unfortunately, there are too many legislators who only want to push their agenda and don’t seem to worry about how it affects others in their district or all Kansans. I do not have a personal agenda or pet project that I want to push through.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Kansas Farm Bureau, Kansans for Life, Kansas Chamber

What committees interest you?

I have been on the Federal and State Affairs, Education and K-12 Budget committees. I am satisfied with these three committees and the work we have done in the past. In the K-12 Budget committee, we fully funded K-12 education, including special education (SPED). We added an additional $73 million on top of the SPED budget to help cover excess costs school districts might incur. In February 2024, the Kansas Supreme Court agreed that the legislature fully funded education and released its jurisdiction over the Gannon cases.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

This is a must for any government entity to be transparent and held accountable for their actions.

Would a state ballot initiative process be good or bad for your state?

It is always good for the people of any state to have the option and process to bring laws or constitutional amendments up for a vote.