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John Hauer

Libertarian

Libertarian nominee for U.S. House, Kansas District 2 (delivery driver and warehouse worker)

John Hauer is a Topeka delivery driver and warehouse worker and the Libertarian nominee in Kansas District 22. He is a veteran who was deployed to Iraq twice, and says he is running to represent the working class and to push for a smaller federal government2. He is not taking donations2.

Where they stand 5 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • Foreign policyPull back from foreign conflicts and aid (often called America First)medium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says no more war and that all troops should come home. (2026) source
    • He told KCUR he wants to get rid of all foreign military bases and described himself as anti-war after two deployments to Iraq. (2026-07-17) source
  • National debtCut spending sharply, including popular programs, to balance the budgetmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site calls for eliminating the federal income tax and drastically cutting spending, and KCUR says he wants a much smaller federal government. (2026) source
  • Aid to UkraineStop sending aid and stay out of itlow
    Said · low confidence
    • His campaign site says no more sending tax dollars overseas. (2026) source
  • Aid to IsraelEnd itlow
    Said · low confidence
    • His campaign site says no more sending tax dollars overseas. (2026) source
  • Income taxesNo single answer fitslow
    Said · low confidence
    • His campaign site calls for eliminating the federal income tax, and KCUR reports he does not want to cut taxes for wealthy people and corporations. (2026-07-17) source

No public position found on: Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Trade and tariffs, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Record

  • Nominated by the Libertarian Party of Kansas at its April 2026 state convention2.
  • Has never held elected office2.
  • Listed as the Libertarian candidate in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election for U.S. House, Kansas District 243.

Who funds this campaign

John Hauer is registered with the FEC for 2026 but has not filed a financial report for this cycle yet.

See the FEC record. Checked October 6, 2026.

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

Sources (4)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. John Hauer for CongressHauer for Congress
  2. Who's running for Congress in Kansas' 2nd District? Here's a guide to the candidatesKCUR
  3. CandidatesLibertarian Party of Kansas
  4. Kansas Voter Guide: What you need to know for November electionsKCTV5