ENDORSEMENTS

RETIRED STATE SENATOR
Janis Lee
"Mark is a brilliant young man who cares deeply about rural Kansas. Regardless of party affiliation, Mark understands what the common good for the district is. And he's ready to fight in the legislature for the FUTURE of rural Kansas, not just the present."

MAYOR OF PLAINVILLE
Tom Nuckels
"After serving on my local school board for over 18 years, my association with Mark refueled my commitment for public service and care of our community by serving as Town Mayor. I believe Mark to be fair, honest, and possess a good ear for listening. He has a vision for the future of our community that is defined by his combined experience with rural development and human organizational skills. It is a vision that strives to include and serve all of our community."

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER
Marlene Whitney
"I greatly appreciate that Mark will fight to fully fund special education, which has continued to decrease over the last five years."

TEACHER, CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
Matt Whitney
"It’s not who is right, it’s what’s right. Mark knows what’s right for rural Kansas. He’ll be an incredibly strong advocate for our communities."

RURAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
Dr. Beth Oller,
President of the Kansas Academy of Pediatric Physicians
“Mark is the only candidate standing up for rural healthcare for over 5 years! We stood side by side to confront corrupt politicians seeking to bankrupt rural healthcare and he will do the same in the legislature!”

RETIRED MAYOR, PAST PRESIDENT OF THE LEAGUE OF MUNCIPALITIES
Kim Thomas, Stockton
"As the first African American, and female, mayor of Stockton, and the first African American female president of the League of Municipalities, I fully endorse Mark for this position."

KANSAS NATIONAL EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
KPAC
"We recommend Mark Schaukowitch, not only as a former teacher himself, but as a strong advocate for public education regardless of your zip code."

AFL/CIO
Labor Union
"As representatives of the industrial working people of this state, we endorse Mark Schaukowitch as someone who will advocate and fight for working class people in rural Kansas."

SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL, & TRANSPORTATION WORKERS
Labor Union
"We represent over 6,000 workers in metal, air, rail, and transportation across Kansas. We endorse Mark because he will help bring jobs, wages, and safety to working people and their families."

Former Director of USDA Rural Development
Christy Davis
