Stephanie Sawyer Clayton

Stephanie Sawyer Clayton is an incumbent Kansas State Representative for District 19, serving areas including Overland Park, where she resides. First elected in 2012, she is currently in her fifth term and was the House Democratic Whip from 2021 to 2025. Initially elected as a Republican, she switched to the Democratic Party in 2018. Clayton champions government reform, advocating for transparency by eliminating anonymous legislation and recording all legislative votes. Her policy positions include a balanced tax plan, suspending the gas tax, eliminating sales tax on personal hygiene products, and consistently backing measures to restore education funding. She also promotes clean energy and initiatives supporting Johnson County's economy.