Tom Kessler

Where they stand

Moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Kansas House, 2021–2022.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately right.

AI read of their current public record: moderately right.

Issue by issue

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• Jessica Maldonado · Democrat
• Josef Trotter · Libertarian

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Quick answers

What party is Tom Kessler?

Tom Kessler is running as a Republican.

Is Tom Kessler the incumbent?

Yes. Tom Kessler currently holds this office.

Who is Tom Kessler running against?

Jessica Maldonado and Josef Trotter, for Kansas State House District 96.

Is Tom Kessler liberal or conservative?

On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Tom Kessler is moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.

Should I vote for Tom Kessler?

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