Jim Eschrich
RepublicanProfessional focus group moderator and market research business owner (Lenexa)
Jim Eschrich, a Republican from Lenexa, is running for Kansas House District 17 against incumbent Democrat Jo Ella Hoye1. His site says he has lived in Johnson County for 38 of the last 39 years and worked as a professional focus group moderator3. His platform includes property tax caps, a data center plan, a teachers' bill of rights and gun theft penalties2.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
GunsKeep current laws and enforce what is already on the bookslow
Said · low confidence- His campaign platform says he is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and proposes narrow measures aimed at criminals, such as stricter rules on juvenile felons and tougher penalties for gun theft. (2026) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, 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, 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.
Last reviewed 2026-10-07. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (3)
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- See who will be on your Johnson County ballot this NovemberJohnson County Post
- Platform, Jim Eschrich for Kansas House 17Jim 4 Kansas
- Jim Eschrich for Kansas House 17 (home)Jim 4 Kansas