In 2016, Cindy was elected to her first term as a State Representative and has spent her time in Topeka fighting for fully-funded public schools, access to affordable healthcare, domestic violence reform, and commonsense policies that keep Kansas moving forward.
Key Legislative Accomplishments:
- Voted to add over $500M to public school funding during 2018 session after years of massive underfunding due to Brownback.
- During the disastrous Brownback experiment, joined with other advocates and walked from Shawnee, KS to the Capitol in Topeka TWICE to draw attention to the severe under-funding of public schools.
- Consistently voted against vouchers that would unconstitutionally divert public funds to private entities.
- Became certified as a substitute, working in local elementary, middle and high schools when not in session in the legislature.
- Co-Founder & Leader of the Women’s Bipartisan Caucus which worked in a collaborative, bipartisan fashion to end the disastrous Brownback experiment
- Advocated & voted for a bill expanding mental health care for the state.
- Advocated & voted for legalization of fentanyl test strips to prevent accidental poisoning.
- Worked with a bipartisan group to pass Medicaid Expansion in the House (then-Gov. Brownback vetoed the bill).
- Championed effort to allow candidates to use campaign funds for childcare needs.
- Introduced HB 2621 which made it a crime for law enforcement to engage in sexual relations with detainees while on the job.
- Introduced SB 35 which eliminates criminal & extends civil SOL for childhood sexual abuse cases.
- Introduced HB 2614, the UBER Safety bill which prompted the company to add a feature to their app to ensure customers connect with a verified ride vs. imposters.
As a 20-year resident of Johnson County and mother of three, Cindy is passionate about investing in the future of our community. For too long, far-right extremists have focused on partisan policy experiments rather than what’s best for our State. Cindy represents Overland Park and Lenexa with pragmatic solutions that support opportunities for our residents, a strong business environment, and a stable future for our children. Learn More >>
Cindy Holscher is smart, strong, pragmatic, able to find common ground with diverse perspectives, and determined to get the work done to help Kansans. It's that simple.
Cindy's leadership and perseverance in the Kansas House have prepared her for the challenges like Medicaid Expansion, school finance, and balancing the state's budget. I've seen the harm done by extremists. Now is the time for progress and Cindy is the leader with experience to heal Kansas' fiscal and personal wounds. Vote for Cindy Holscher.
Several weeks after being discharged from the hospital where I fought the coronavirus for five weeks who should call me but Cindy Holscher. Her call blew me away! We hardly know one another! She is a very busy person! Cindy cares about the issues I care about, Medicaid expansion, excellent schools, intra-party cooperation and she cares about me.
Other people in the legislature have proven over and over again that they don’t care about the state’s public school system. Kansans have said they care about their schools considering they just elected the “education governor.” Cindy has been a great advocate for our public schools in the House, but now it’s time to fill the Senate with those same public school advocates. We need to stop going in reverse. With a Senator Holscher, I know that she will be one of the bus drivers keeping us going forward and making sure we get to our destination as students: success.
I’ve been following Cindy Holscher since she began her journey in 2016. I vividly remember chatting with her on our front lawn when she canvassed our house that summer. Her poise, pragmatism, and integrity immediately set her apart. She does what she says she’s going to do on behalf of those who have now elected her twice to serve as state representative. Our family trusts Cindy to serve in the best interest of all Kansans as a state senator.
Cindy supports education and healthcare for Kansans.
I support Rep. Holscher for Kansas Senate because she continues to fight for things that are important to Kansans, like education and Medicaid. She is also very good at keeping her constituents informed with what’s going on in the statehouse via emails and Facebook.
I support Cindy Holscher for Kansas Senate because she has been a hardworking and effective Representative for our state. She has supported and worked for the betterment of our state for two terms. The issues she cares about—schools, Medicaid expansion, budget accountability etc.—are issues I am concerned about. She is accessible and receptive to her constituents concerns.
As my State Rep., Cindy worked relentlessly to improve education, healthcare, criminal justice, and nearly every aspect of our daily lives. She worked across the aisle, her goal always the betterment of Kansans. She makes transparency and accountability top priorities. She has common sense and compassion. She shows leadership and we need that now! We need her as Senator. I’m so proud to support Cindy!
Cindy has demonstrated the smarts, temperament and tenacity of an excellent State Representative. Now, we desperately need her ability to get things done in the State Senate to support our public schools, expand Medicaid and preserve responsible fiscal policy.
Cindy is a champion of the people. Her voice is strong, fierce, and driven by doing the right thing for us and by us as Kansans and Americans. She is the most competent, courageous, and morally ethical person I know. She is the right candidate for the task at hand and the only candidate who will seek the truth, fight for what's right, and do it all guided by a moral compass that's honorable at the end of the day. She is a true leader, a go-getter, and an honest woman! Cindy Holscher is the best! Kansas is blessed to have her fighting spirit on our side!
Cindy has what it takes to do the job and bring the people of Kansas what they want out of their government officials.
I got to know Cindy when I taught her oldest daughter in 4th grade. Her passion for public education was evident by her never ending support of our school, students, and staff. She has continued to support our Kansas schools through her legislative work as a State Representative. Cindy will do everything in her power to help public education, and that’s why I support her!
Cindy has been a strident supporter of our community and state. She is a consummate professional who constantly keeps her constituents informed on the daily activities of the legislature. As a parent and neighbor, I know Cindy is passionate about quality education. But more importantly, I know she is concerned about the direction our state is taking when it comes to quality education for all. Cindy will continue to fight for all Kansans!
Cindy Holscher is a model citizen in my community, and when she decided to run for office, she had my support. Cindy has shown her ability to accomplish what others have not. I’m very glad she has decided to run for the Kansas State Senate in our District and will continue to help the people of our community and our State. Cindy Holscher has my wholehearted support!
Even before serving as a State Rep, Cindy always showed signs of being a leader. I first met her when she was our PTA President. Her commitment to bettering our school for the students and teachers is something that she carried with her to Topeka, and continues to fight for.
Cindy's track record proves she is about bettering life for all of us. We need her in the Senate. Vote Cindy!
I've worked with Cindy Holscher for half a decade and she's been a lifelong neighbor. She is not a career politician. She's someone from my community who I can say truly has our best interests at heart. She's fought hard for funding in education and as a representative she has accomplished more than most do in their lifetime. She's the kind of person who will meet with all her constituents for their feedback on the issues that matter most. She is the person I trust to improve our government, society, and to make Kansas a better place for all.
I’m voting for Cindy Holscher for Kansas Senate because we need someone representing our community who supports public education and Medicaid expansion. The pandemic has exposed some of the biggest gaps in our system and I believe Cindy will work to end those disparities with sound legislation and policies that serve all of us.
I live in Senate 8 and need a centrist Senator who supports public schools, Medicaid expansion, works across the aisle, and truly represents me. That’s Cindy Holscher.
We are non-affiliated / independent voters that support Cindy Holscher for Kansas Senate. Cindy's positions and track record in the Kansas House show her willingness and conscientiousness to engage and collaborate with Republican State Representatives in attempting to reach common ground on contentious issues. We wholeheartedly believe that she has the right temperament, broad perspective, and keen intelligence to represent us well in the Kansas Senate, and enthusiastically encourage others to vote for her in this November's election.
I agree with Cindy’s positions on fully funding our public schools, Medicaid expansion, and tax policies. I appreciate her willingness to work with others in Congress to find compromises and solutions that help Kansas families and communities. I also know her personally to be a caring and intelligent leader who will move Kansas forward in a positive direction.
Cindy Holscher is the kind of advocate our community needs at this time. Her dedication to issues such as health care, education and fiscal responsibility is impressive and much needed. I appreciate that Cindy looks for ways to work across the aisle to benefit everyone and create a stronger Kansas. She is compassionate, focused on understanding the issues that affect us and always willing to listen. I'm ever thankful for her hard work and efforts in Topeka.
I’m proudly supporting Cindy Holscher for Senate because she always tries to find the bipartisan balance on an issue. Her record in the House reflects great leadership in healthcare reform, education, anti-discrimination and much more. I look forward to casting my ballot for Cindy Holscher on November 3.
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