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Kansas State Board of Education District 7

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 4, 2026

General election

RepublicanFirst-time candidateSmall business

Alana McWilliams is a small business owner running for her first term on the Kansas State Board of Education. As a mother of two children with disabilities, she emphasizes structured literacy instruction and teacher training to improve student reading proficiency. McWilliams also supports transparent reporting on student achievement and accountability to reach Kansas's literacy goals.

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DemocraticAttorney/Business Owner

Ann Zimmerman is an attorney and business owner on her third term as a school board member seeking election to Kansas State Board of Education District 7. She prioritizes supporting teachers, improving educational quality for all students, and ensuring public schools strengthen democracy.

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Primary

RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedSmall business

Alana McWilliams is a small business owner running for her first term on the Kansas State Board of Education. As a mother of two children with disabilities, she emphasizes structured literacy instruction and teacher training to improve student reading proficiency. McWilliams also supports transparent reporting on student achievement and accountability to reach Kansas's literacy goals.

From the candidate’s published profile

DemocraticAdvancedAttorney/Business Owner

Ann Zimmerman is an attorney and business owner on her third term as a school board member seeking election to Kansas State Board of Education District 7. She prioritizes supporting teachers, improving educational quality for all students, and ensuring public schools strengthen democracy.

From the candidate’s published profile

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