Robert Thomas - Kansas House 61 - Party Switch and Running for Office

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, Thomas explains his decision to switch from running as a Libertarian in his previous campaign to returning to the Republican Party for this race. He discusses how he believes this change gives him a more realistic path to winning and being effective in the role.The conversation also explores the personal side of running for office, including the time commitment and the impact it has on family life. Thomas reflects on how his first campaign was a last-minute decision that he did not fully prepare his family for, and how that experience shaped his approach this time. Both discuss the importance of having a support system in place when deciding to run, and the realities of balancing campaigning with work and personal responsibilities.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