Kansas state representative (District 33, Edwardsville); mayor of Edwardsville; Realtor

Carolyn Caiharr, a Republican, was appointed to Kansas House District 33 in 2025 to complete an unexpired term⁶. She is also the mayor of Edwardsville⁴ and lists her occupation as Realtor¹. She faces Democrat Emily Blanks on Nov. 3, 2026².

Where they stand 3 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• Election rulesStrict photo ID, paper ballots, cleaner voter rolls and fewer mail ballotsmedium

  Voted · medium confidence

  • Voted yes on the SAVE Kansas Act, HB 2437 (2026), which adds voter roll checks and limits websites that handle registration applications (House 85 to 39; conference report 80 to 43; veto override 84 to 39). (2026-04-09) source
  • Voted yes on HB 2503 (2026), which repeals the mail ballot election act (House 72 to 50). (2026-02-19) source
• Housing and growthAllow townhomes and apartments in more places to bring prices downlow

  Voted · low confidence

  • Voted yes on SB 418 (2026), the By-right Housing Development Act, which allows townhouses, accessory dwelling units and single-family homes that meet existing zoning (House 97 to 27). (2026-03-18) source
• Policing and crimeNo single answer fitslow

  Official action · low confidence

  • Is a named original sponsor of HB 2444 (2026), which limits jail credit for repeat felony offenders, sets special sentencing rules for felonies committed on probation or parole, requires secured minimum bonds, and sets a presumption that certain noncitizens are a flight risk; she voted yes on final action (House 88 to 36). (2026-02-18) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, School choice, Curriculum and books, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.