Bonner Springs city council member; chamber of commerce executive director; Democratic nominee, Kansas House District 33

Emily Blanks, a Democrat, is a Bonner Springs city council member and executive director of the Bonner Springs-Edwardsville chamber of commerce, according to her campaign site¹. She won the Aug. 4, 2026 Democratic primary and faces Republican incumbent Carolyn Caiharr on Nov. 3²³.

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

• MarijuanaLegalize and regulate it like alcoholmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • Under "Social Issues" her site lists "Legalizing marijuana." (2026) source
• AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)low

  Said · low confidence

  • Under "Social Issues" her site lists "Women's access to healthcare + the right to choose." (2026) source
• ImmigrationA path to citizenship for most, and more legal immigrationlow

  Said · low confidence

  • Under "Social Issues" her site lists "Accessible paths to citizenship." (2026) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Guns, Energy and climate, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, 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.