Kelly Ancar

Kelly Ancar is a candidate for Member, State Board of Education District 5 Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, Kansas.

Small business owner in Hays, KS

Also running: Lorie Wood.

Kelly Ancar, a Republican from Hays, Kansas, is campaigning for a seat on the State Board of Education for District 5. Drawing on decades of experience as a small business owner, she emphasizes the importance of wise resource management for the school board, akin to running a successful business. As a parent and grandparent with many grandchildren in public schools, Ancar advocates for thorough audits of school district expenses to identify and eliminate waste. She believes the board should provide robust oversight and intervene with policy adjustments when problems arise, aspiring to create an environment that attracts families to Hays and maximizes student enrollment.