Proud Progressive Challenges Kansas Status Quo

A 28-year-old Army Reserve sergeant and former foster care social worker, Cole Epley is running for Congress in Kansas’s 4th district as a bold “proud progressive,” challenging the incumbent Republican Ron Estes. Epley argues that moderate Democrats have failed to win, and he’s unafraid to own his progressive values — even calling out political “artifacts of McCarthyism.” His campaign is fueled by firsthand experience helping at-risk youth aging out of foster care, and his time out of work since January lets him focus full-time on his bid. He’s pushing for a $15 minimum wage, universal healthcare, marijuana decriminalization, and a radical overhaul of ICE — comparing it to the Gestapo and calling for funding to support social workers and immigration judges instead. On abortion, he champions a woman’s right to choose, urging investment in social programs and tax reform over restrictions. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/112040f9faf120a2