Katy Tyndell

D

Won the August 4 Democratic primary

Katy Tyndell is an attorney, business owner and civic leader with two decades of experience in independent oil and gas operations, small business, and public policy, running as the Democratic nominee on a platform of affordability and bipartisan problem-solving.[1]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • OpposesBroad tariffs on imported goods

    Says tariffs are limiting market access and increasing uncertainty for Kansas farmers.[1]

    “Our farmers are being hit especially hard by tariffs that limit market access and increase uncertainty”

In their words — priorities

  • Affordability: says tariffs are hurting Kansas farmers and wants policies that lower costs, strengthen domestic production, and help family farms and small businesses.[1]
  • Wants to reduce partisan division and have leaders judged on character and ideas rather than party.[1]
  • Wants Congress to reassert its constitutional role of legislating and conducting oversight rather than deferring to the executive branch.[1]

Background

  • Describes herself as an attorney, business owner, civic leader and mother of three with deep Kansas roots.[1]
  • Has spent about two decades in independent oil and gas operations, small business, and public policy, including federal government and non-profit advocacy experience.[1]

Campaign money

Raised $234K · spent $162K · $73K cash on hand (through 2026-07-15) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Ron Estes, Drew Cranmer · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 1.Kansas' 4th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference