Tobias Schlingensiepen

Tobias Schlingensiepen currently serves as the Kansas House of Representatives for District 55, a position he has held since January 2023. Beyond his legislative duties, he is a Senior Minister at First Congregational Church in Topeka and serves as the lead chaplain for the Topeka Police Department, understanding healthcare's critical role in community well-being. A Democratic candidate, Schlingensiepen is committed to fully funding public education, protecting investments in higher education, and supporting policies that develop the workforce and protect workers. He advocates for infrastructure and renewable energy investments, and against predatory insurance practices. He previously ran for U.S. House of Representatives and Kansas Senate.