Lauren Reinhold
D
Won the August 4 Democratic primary
Lauren Reinhold is a Kansas attorney with nearly 30 years of experience as a Legal Aid attorney, immigration attorney, disability advocate, union leader and federal government administrator, running as the Democratic nominee against incumbent Tracey Mann.[1]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsRaise the minimum wage
Calls for a steep increase to the federal minimum wage.[1]
“a steep increase to the minimum wage, as a start”
- SupportsRaise taxes on high earners or corporations
Supports tax reform in which higher earners pay more.[1]
“tax reform (the rich must pay their share)”
- SupportsExpand public health coverage
Supports affordable, quality, accessible health care for all.[1]
“healthcare reform (affordable, quality, accessible care for all)”
In their words — priorities
- Wants every job to pay enough to cover housing, health care, childcare, transportation and education, with money left to save.[1]
- Calls for tax reform so wealthy people "pay their share," affordable and accessible health care for all, a path to citizenship for hardworking immigrant residents, and a steep increase to the minimum wage.[1]
- Says the federal government should serve the public rather than corporations and the wealthy, and says she opposes the Project 2025 plan and DOGE's reduction of federal agencies.[1]
Background
- Born in Missouri, raised largely in Kansas as her parents moved between the two states for public-service work.[1]
- Attended University of Kansas law school starting in 1993 and began her legal career in 1996.[1]
- Has worked for nearly 30 years as a Legal Aid attorney, immigration attorney, disability advocate, union leader, and federal government administrator, including 16 years of federal government experience.[1]
Campaign money
Raised $48K · spent $43K · $4,784 cash on hand (through 2026-07-15) FEC filing ↗