Candidate
Destry Brown
RepublicanRepublican nominee, State Board of Education District 9
Destry Brown is the Republican nominee for District 9, which covers most of southeast Kansas; Brown won the August 4 primary over Kristian Gerken and Renee Slinkard with 43 percent of the vote12. Brown did not answer the KMUW and Wichita Eagle voter guide questionnaire3. The seat is open34.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Curriculum and booksLocally elected school boardslow
Said · low confidence- Told The Wichita Eagle that parents should be able to see the curriculum being taught, have open discussions with teachers and administrators, and give input on curriculum through committees or open meetings before adoption. (2026) source
No public position found on: School choice, Religion in schools, DEI programs.
Last reviewed 2026-10-07. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (5)
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- Here are the winners of the Kansas State Board of Education Republican primariesThe Beacon
- Kansas voters choose Board of Education candidates. Here's who won their primary electionsKMUW
- Voter Guide: Wichita-area Kansas BOE races for the August primary election (candidate questionnaires)KMUW and The Wichita Eagle
- Kansas Voter Guide: What you need to know for November elections (statewide races on the Nov. 3 ballot)KCTV5
- Fact Check: Where State BOE District 9 candidates stand on parents' rightsThe Wichita Eagle (republished by Yahoo News)