Ethan Corson

I want to congratulate not only the winners of Tuesday’s elections, who are certainly deserving, but every candidate who put their name on the ballot to serve their community. There has never been a more vicious and brutal time to be in the arena, and win or lose, it takes guts to subject yourself and your family to the nastiness that unfortunately permeates our politics out of a desire to serve your community. I’m proud but not surprised that so many Kansans took the time to learn about the candidates and made it a point to show up and make their voices heard. To me, the results showed that Kansans want to restore balance to state government, where more ideas can be considered, more compromises had, and ultimately, better government delivered to Kansans. I don’t normally wade into federal politics, but I think the same holds true for the election of Senator-elect Hamilton. Kansans want to make sure that our representatives in Washington are focused on our needs here, not service to party or person. As for me, I remain honored to serve our community and excited to work with anyone to move our state forward.

We still have World Cup fever! I hope everyone had a happy and safe Halloween!

This weekend marked our 70th consecutive monthly town hall. That’s almost 6 years of having a town hall every single month. As long as I have the privilege of serving our district, I’m going to continue showing up, listening, and working with everyone in our community to continue moving forward.

Isaac and I had a great time joining local leaders at last week’s Shawnee Mission North senior night football game. We loved cheering on the team – it was Isaac’s first high school game! A big thank you to Mario Garcia for organizing, for his service on the Shawnee Mission School District Board, and for all he does in the community. Good luck in the playoffs, Bison!

We voted yesterday as a family. Early voting is fast and easy. There’s no need to wait until Election Day to make your voice heard. In Johnson County, you can vote early through Nov. 2. We were a house divided when it came to the kids voting. Isaac favored pancakes while Aiden went with waffles.

This weekend, I was honored to attend the Topeka Center for Peace and Justice’s 2026 Peace Gala and support the work of this great organization and their Executive Director and my friend, Pastor Carl Frazier. The Center’s work on peace education, conflict resolution, and restorative justice is helping foster a more just and peaceful Topeka and is a model of what Kansas communities can accomplish when everyone works together.

Isaac and I had the best time at RoeFest this weekend. Huge thanks to Mayor Poppa and the Council, city staff, volunteers and vendors that made it possible. Roeland Park – 75 looks good on you. What’s the expression -- 75 is the new 40?

It was awesome joining the Shawnee Mission Education Foundation’s Fall Breakfast this morning. Seriously, is there a better way to start your day than with a 7:00 a.m. drumline? As an SMSD graduate (I just had my 25th reunion on Saturday!) and now an SMSD parent, I love learning more about the incredible students and programs in our district. It’s up to all of us to keep our public schools strong for the next generation.

Saturday marked our 69th consecutive monthly town hall. We’re closing in on six years of showing up and listening to our community. This month, I challenged all attendees to bring at least one new person to our next town hall. I hope you’ll join us in October for our 70thtown hall. October 24, 9:00 a.m. at the Powell Center in Mission.

It was an honor to take part in last week’s groundbreaking for the Floyd St. apartment complex in downtown Overland Park. I was proud to support Friends of Johnson County Developmental Support’s successful application for Community Service Program Tax Credits through the Kansas Department of Commerce, which helped make the project possible. This 17-unit apartment complex will provide quality, safe, and accessible housing for valued members of our community, enabling them to live independently and thrive in their home town.

My statement on tonight’s results:

The polls close at 7:00 pm tonight! If you’re in line, stay until your vote is cast. If you haven’t made it to the polls, now is the time!

Happy Primary Election Day, Kansas! This morning, Jenna and I loaded up our two boys and headed to the polls to vote. If you haven't cast your ballot yet, polls are open until 7:00 p.m. Every vote matters. Thank you to everyone who has supported our campaign. I'm honored to have earned your trust, and I hope to earn your vote today.

Nothing better than a busy day knocking doors, talking to voters, and making sure everyone has a plan to vote. If you haven’t voted yet, polling locations will be open 7 am-7 pm tomorrow. To find your polling location, visit ksvotes.org I’d be honored to earn your support.

Kansas is ready for a new generation of leadership. Renee and I know the challenges Kansas families face today and we're ready to deliver real results. Polls close at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. We'd be honored to earn your vote.

Tomorrow is Election Day! Your vote is your voice, so be sure to make a plan to cast your ballot before the polls close at 7:00 p.m. Thank you to everyone who has supported Renee and me throughout this campaign. We’re grateful for your encouragement, your time, and your confidence. It would be an honor to be your Governor and Lt. Governor!

It was a picture-perfect day yesterday!

As the ranking Democrat on the Senate Transportation Committee and from my time living in Southwest Kansas, I have a strong understanding of the different transportation needs across our state.  As governor, I will not sign off on a transportation plan unless it works for communities in every corner of our state.

Just two days until Election Day, and Team Corson is hitting the pavement talking to voters on their doorsteps and making sure they have a plan to vote. Thank you to all the volunteers who came out today to help!

It’s Pancake Sunday! Every Sunday, I make pancakes for the family. The campaign trail can get busy, but this is one tradition I never want to miss. Nothing beats a Sunday morning in the kitchen with my boys.