Robert Thomas - Kansas House 61 - Party Division and Independent Voters

Robert Thomas is running for Kansas House District 61, representing parts of Jackson, Pottawatomie, and Riley counties, including Holton, Delia, Westmoreland, St. Marys, Onaga, and parts of Manhattan.In this portion of the conversation, the discussion centers on political parties and growing frustration with partisan division. Reicher explains her decision to remain unaffiliated, describing how aligning with a party can create expectations and limit the ability to critique positions across the political spectrum.Thomas responds by noting the growth of independent voters, particularly among younger people, and discusses how increasing division between parties is making it more difficult for individuals to fully align with one side. The conversation highlights concerns about party loyalty, voter independence, and the broader shift in how people engage with politics.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 61, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-houseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify#kansas #ksleg #vote #2026elections #kansashouse Get full access to Kansas Helen at kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe