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Jarrod Ousley

Democrat · Incumbent

Kansas state representative (District 24, Merriam)

Jarrod Ousley, a Democrat from Merriam, has represented Kansas House District 24 since 20142. The Kansas Legislature lists his occupation as paint contractor, and his campaign site calls him a father and small business owner13. He faces Republican Scott Speicker on November 32.

Where they stand 4 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • HealthcareKeep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says expanding Medicaid would give more than 150,000 Kansans access to affordable health care. (2026) source
  • Death penaltyAbolish it and use life without parole insteadmedium
    Official action · medium confidence
    • Is a named sponsor of HB 2300 (2021), which would abolish the death penalty and create the crime of aggravated murder (introduced 2021-02-09; Rep. Schreiber is the original sponsor). (2021-02-09) source
  • AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)low
    Said · low confidence
    • His campaign site says personal health care decisions should remain between patients and their doctors, and that he will oppose efforts in the legislature to restrict access to abortion. (2026) source
  • Drug pricesFocus on competition, generics, and price transparency instead of price settinglow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted yes on SB 20 (2026), which sets registration and rules for pharmacy benefit managers (House conference report 104 to 17). (2026-03-23) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, 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.

Record

  • Member of the Kansas House since 20142.

Last reviewed 2026-10-07. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (5)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. Jarrod Ousley, member pageKansas Legislature
  2. See who will be on your Johnson County ballot this NovemberJohnson County Post
  3. Jarrod Ousley, Kansas State Representative (campaign site)Ousley for the 24th
  4. Jarrod Ousley, House voter history, 2026 sessionKansas Legislature
  5. HB 2300 (2021), abolishing the death penalty, bill page and textKansas Legislature