Background
Philip Sarnecki's career experience includes being a business owner.[1][2]
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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
Philip Sarnecki is a Kansas businessman, family man, and job creator who has built companies that today employ approximately 1,000 people across multiple industries. He founded and led RPS Financial Group, Inc., growing it into one of the largest financial services firms in the nation before selling the company.
In addition to financial services, Sarnecki owns businesses in various industries that strengthen communities and create jobs. He is the largest franchise owner of a national quick lubes company and has established locations across Kansas, including in Andover, El Dorado, Derby, Pittsburg, Fort Scott, and Independence.
Guided by his Christian faith and conservative values, Philip believes in hard work, strong families, and accountable leadership, not career politics. He is unafraid to take on entrenched interests and bring a business-minded, results-driven approach to government.
Philip lives in Bucyrus, Kansas with his wife, Heidi, and their three children.
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?
Provide property tax reliefLower income taxesAudit the entire state budget and eliminate the waste, fraud, and abuse.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
The economy, education, and agriculture
What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?
*Stand for Health Freedom
Culture Shield Action
Kansas Patriots
MAHA Institute
Former State Senator, Mark Steffen
Prairie Village City Councilwomen, Lori Sharp
Former State Representative, Dennis Hedke
Former Johnson County Sheriff, Cal Hayden
America's Christian Historian, David Barton
State Senator Renee Erickson
Former Lieutenant Governor Candidate, April McCoy
Former Kansas Lieutenant Governor, Dave Owens
Note: Sarnecki submitted the above survey responses to [the profile publisher] on April 23, 2026.
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February 10 submission
Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
Philip Sarnecki is a Kansas businessman, family man, and job creator who has built companies that today employ approximately 1,000 people across multiple industries. He founded and led RPS Financial Group, Inc., growing it into one of the largest financial services firms in the nation before selling the company. Under his leadership, the firm expanded to 18 offices, including 12 throughout Kansas, served clients in all 50 states, and earned the trust of approximately 100,000 Kansans. His wealth management company had more than $10 billion of assets under management in Kansas.
In addition to financial services, Sarnecki owns businesses in various industries that strengthen communities and create jobs. He is the largest franchise owner of a national quick lubes company and has established locations across Kansas, including in Andover, El Dorado, Derby, Pittsburg, Fort Scott, and Independence. Sarnecki is also part-owner of 513 Films, a movie production company whose projects have featured Mel Gibson, David Henrie, Kevin Sorbo, Kevin James, and more, with a focus on faith-based themes and family values. In addition, Sarnecki owns companies in automotive, leadership, employee benefits, and real estate.
Guided by his Christian faith and conservative values, Philip believes in hard work, strong families, and accountable leadership, not career politics.
Philip lives in Bucyrus, Kansas with his wife, Heidi, and their three children.
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?
It's time to WIN in Kansas.Provide immediate property tax and income tax relief to Kansans.Save our education system.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
The economy, education, and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse.
Campaign websiteSarnecki's campaign website stated the following:Stand with President Trump to fight for Kansas100% Pro-LifeCreate good paying jobs for working families.Lower taxes for families and businesses.Restore parental rights in education.End woke policies & put merit & fairness first.Create opportunities so our kids can build their future right here in Kansas.Bring business-style accountability to government.Shred government red tape to help small businesses grow.— Philip Sarnecki's campaign website (July 15, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
On the 2026 ballot
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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.
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