As Election Day approaches, I want to speak directly to the hardworking men and women in our labor community, whose efforts keep Kansas moving forward. You’ve stood up time and time again to protect your rights, fight for fair wages, and ensure safe working conditions for yourselves and future generations. Now, more than ever, it’s essential that you head to the polls and cast your vote to protect the rights you’ve fought so hard to win.
I come from a union family. My mom served 20 years in the Army and then spent the rest of her career at the U.S. Postal Service, where she was a union steward. Through her, I learned early on the values of hard work, dedication, and standing up for what’s right — values that have guided me throughout my career and in my service to you in Congress.
During that time, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Kansas labor, witnessing firsthand the strength that comes from our collective efforts. I’ve made it my mission to ensure your voices are heard in Washington because I understand that when labor unions are strong, Kansas is strong.
One of my top priorities has always been creating good-paying jobs that can support Kansas families. That’s why I fought to pass the bipartisan infrastructure law, which is putting people to work modernizing our roads, bridges, and public transit. These are union jobs — jobs that offer fair wages, benefits, and security.
I also helped pass the Butch Lewis Act, which protects the pensions of more than 1.3 million union brothers and sisters. For years, retirement security was under threat due to failing multi-employer pension plans, but this legislation has ensured workers’ benefits are safe.
At the same time, there are people trying to strip away these protections, whether by weakening unions, cutting benefits, or standing in the way of fair wages. That’s why we can’t afford to sit out this election. My opponent has made it clear where he stands — with an extreme agenda that would make life harder for Kansans. He’s backed by Big Pharma and others who put profits over people. We deserve better.
I’m committed to working across the aisle to lower costs for Kansans. I worked to cap insulin prices for seniors at $35 a month because no one should have to choose between putting food on the table and getting the medication they need to stay healthy. I also voted to enhance apprenticeship programs, which are vital for equipping our workforce with the skills needed for high-demand jobs. By investing in our workers directly, we are not only fostering economic growth but also ensuring that every Kansan has the opportunity to thrive in a competitive job market.
And let’s be clear: we cannot talk about economic security without talking about reproductive rights. Ensuring that women can make their own health care decisions is fundamental to their economic freedom and ability to participate fully in our economy. That’s why I will continue working to keep politicians out of our health care decisions.
This election is about defending and building upon what we’ve accomplished together. It’s about continuing to protect your right to organize, fighting for better wages, and lowering the costs of everyday essentials. I’m proud to stand with Kansas’ union brothers and sisters, and I hope I can count on your vote so we can keep fighting for working families. Let’s get out there and make our voices heard on Election Day!
Representative Davids was raised by a single mother, who served in the Army for 20 years. After graduating from Leavenworth High School, she worked her way through Johnson County Community College and the University of Missouri-Kansas City before earning a law degree from Cornell Law School. As a first generation college student who worked the entire time she was in college, Rep. Davids understands the importance of quality public schools and affordable higher education. It is that foundation that allowed her to go on to a successful career, focused on economic and community development, which included time as a White House Fellow under President Barack Obama.
When she was sworn into the 116th Congress, Rep. Davids became one of the first two Native American women to serve in Congress. Rep. Davids has centered her work in office on putting Kansans first, fighting to limit the influence of special interests and make health care more affordable and accessible to everyone. She is a resident of Roeland Park.
