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Patrick Kelly

Democratic · Kansas · 2026 · Incumbent

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Commissioner District 1Kansas · 2026Douglas County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Affordable housing and everyday costs through responsible budgeting
  • Protecting natural and cultural resources with community-driven growth expectations
  • Partnerships for behavioral health and aging services

Per the Lawrence Times questionnaire.

Biography

A retired public school educator who teaches for the Kansas Leadership Center and has served as a commissioner for eight years, per the Lawrence Times candidate questionnaire. He points to reduced county mill levies in each of the last four years, per his campaign site.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified October 2, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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