Mark Hermes

Mark Hermes is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 19. He is campaigning for the Republican primary scheduled for August 4, 2026, and is not an incumbent in this race. His policy platform emphasizes aggressive containment of fentanyl drug activity and child trafficking. On immigration, he opposes sanctuary state designations for undocumented individuals. He advocates for lower taxes through conservative financial management, fiscal waste removal, and addressing special interest nepotism in state programs. Hermes also proposes revising trust laws to better protect families and Kansas farmers, suggesting Missouri trust laws as a model.