Avery Rowland

Avery Rowland is a Democratic candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 2 in the 2026 election. A transgender woman who grew up in Kansas, she is running for the August 4, 2026 primary. Rowland's campaign is motivated by strong opposition to the state's anti-transgender laws, which have directly impacted her. She openly states her refusal to comply with unjust laws and uses social media to highlight actions by the Republican supermajority. Rowland is running to ensure visibility and active participation, challenging those who "want me to hide or leave or disappear," and advocating for the transgender and non-binary community.