RepublicanIncumbent / current candidate

Barb Wasinger

KS House District 111 - incumbent candidate

Background Issues Actions Sources

Sources

linked public trail

Issues

10/14

with evidence

Records

documented items

Online

observations

Source mix

35 total

10 primary23 secondary2 social

Latest source access: May 20, 2026

Source Trail

BackgroundWho They Are

Barb Wasinger is profiled here for KS House District 111 as a Republican incumbent/current official. Barb Wasinger's public messaging is built around a practical incumbent identity: a Hays small-business owner and former local official who says she is focused on results for Ellis County. Her newer campaign site opens with a quote about "talk less, listen mor... The older campaign site is more issue-list driven. Wasinger promised work on school reopening and safety, health care, foster care rules, senior tax relief, lower food taxes, FHSU funding, business deregulation, and child placement. In a personal note, she de... These biography/status records are descriptive background only; no policy position is inferred from identity, faith, family, or associations.

Party: Republican
Office: KS House District 111
Occupation: Business owner
Family: Tom Wasinger; Spouse: Tom
District: Kansas House District 111
Campaign or official page: barbwasinger.com/

Issue overviewWhere They Stand on Big Issues

Position summary

Shown first when sourced

Dated actions

21 items on file

Online signals

25 observed

Where they stand

The older campaign site is more issue-list driven. Wasinger promised work on school reopening and safety, health care, foster care rules, senior tax relief, lower food taxes, FHSU funding, business deregulation, and child placement. In a personal note, she described her first term as "getting things done for Ellis County," especially the Northwest Corridor funding, and said she had stood up for Kansans on tax, life,...

Barb Wasinger campaign

What they have done

Undated
Her social-conservative messaging is present but not the only thing she foregrounds on campaign pages. The older site says she worked to "protect human life" (barbforkansas.com). Kansas Reflector reported that she led the House push on transgender sports restrictions and argued that "Biological men should not be competing against women" (Kansas Reflector, Feb. 23, 2023). She is also listed as vice-chair of the Kansas Truth Caucus, whose self-description emphasizes limited government, individual liberty, free enter...
Barb Wasinger campaign
Undated
The older campaign site is more issue-list driven. Wasinger promised work on school reopening and safety, health care, foster care rules, senior tax relief, lower food taxes, FHSU funding, business deregulation, and child placement. In a personal note, she described her first term as "getting things done for Ellis County," especially the Northwest Corridor funding, and said she had stood up for Kansans on tax, life, farmers, small businesses, and reduced regulation (barbforkansas.com).
Barb Wasinger campaign

Social/online observations

These observations show public activity tied to this issue. They are context, not confirmed positions.

Her social-conservative messaging is present but not the only thing she foregrounds on campaign pages. The older site says she worked to "pr…

Public activity only; not a policy position.

Barb Wasinger campaign

Kansas Truth Caucus: she is listed as vice-chair of a caucus describing itself around limited government, individual liberty, free enterpris…

Public activity only; not a policy position.

Kansas Truth Caucus

Older campaign promises: schools, health care, foster care, seniors, school safety, APRN/pharmacist practice, emergency limits on governors…

Public activity only; not a policy position.

Barb Wasinger campaign

2024 Hays Post questionnaire: property tax reduction and school funding were top issues; she named cybersecurity and administrative rules/re…

Public activity only; not a policy position.

Hayspost

Where they stand

Taxes and spending are the dominant recurring signal. In Hays Post coverage before the 2026 session, she said her priorities were controlling spending, balancing the state budget, and finding a more equitable property tax structure (Hays Post, Jan. 9, 2026). At a 2025 legislative coffee, she said Kansas had been overspending and needed to stop, while also arguing for incentives that reward local governments staying...

Hays Post Barb Wasinger campaign

What they have done

Undated
Her social-conservative messaging is present but not the only thing she foregrounds on campaign pages. The older site says she worked to "protect human life" (barbforkansas.com). Kansas Reflector reported that she led the House push on transgender sports restrictions and argued that "Biological men should not be competing against women" (Kansas Reflector, Feb. 23, 2023). She is also listed as vice-chair of the Kansas Truth Caucus, whose self-description emphasizes limited government, individual liberty, free enter...
Barb Wasinger campaign
Undated
The older campaign site is more issue-list driven. Wasinger promised work on school reopening and safety, health care, foster care rules, senior tax relief, lower food taxes, FHSU funding, business deregulation, and child placement. In a personal note, she described her first term as "getting things done for Ellis County," especially the Northwest Corridor funding, and said she had stood up for Kansans on tax, life, farmers, small businesses, and reduced regulation (barbforkansas.com).
Barb Wasinger campaign
Undated
Taxes and spending are the dominant recurring signal. In Hays Post coverage before the 2026 session, she said her priorities were controlling spending, balancing the state budget, and finding a more equitable property tax structure (Hays Post, Jan. 9, 2026). At a 2025 legislative coffee, she said Kansas had been overspending and needed to stop, while also arguing for incentives that reward local governments staying under inflation and valuation growth (Hays Post, Mar. 10, 2025).
Hays Post

Social/online observations

These observations show public activity tied to this issue. They are context, not confirmed positions.

Her social-conservative messaging is present but not the only thing she foregrounds on campaign pages. The older site says she worked to "pr…

Public activity only; not a policy position.

Barb Wasinger campaign

Kansas Truth Caucus: she is listed as vice-chair of a caucus describing itself around limited government, individual liberty, free enterpris…

Public activity only; not a policy position.

Kansas Truth Caucus

Older campaign promises: schools, health care, foster care, seniors, school safety, APRN/pharmacist practice, emergency limits on governors…

Public activity only; not a policy position.

Barb Wasinger campaign

2024 Hays Post questionnaire: property tax reduction and school funding were top issues; she named cybersecurity and administrative rules/re…

Public activity only; not a policy position.

Hayspost

Where they stand

Hays Post Barb Wasinger campaign

What they have done

Undated
The older campaign site is more issue-list driven. Wasinger promised work on school reopening and safety, health care, foster care rules, senior tax relief, lower food taxes, FHSU funding, business deregulation, and child placement. In a personal note, she described her first term as "getting things done for Ellis County," especially the Northwest Corridor funding, and said she had stood up for Kansans on tax, life, farmers, small businesses, and reduced regulation (barbforkansas.com).
Barb Wasinger campaign
Undated
Taxes and spending are the dominant recurring signal. In Hays Post coverage before the 2026 session, she said her priorities were controlling spending, balancing the state budget, and finding a more equitable property tax structure (Hays Post, Jan. 9, 2026). At a 2025 legislative coffee, she said Kansas had been overspending and needed to stop, while also arguing for incentives that reward local governments staying under inflation and valuation growth (Hays Post, Mar. 10, 2025).
Hays Post

Social/online observations

These observations show public activity tied to this issue. They are context, not confirmed positions.

Older campaign promises: schools, health care, foster care, seniors, school safety, APRN/pharmacist practice, emergency limits on governors…

Public activity only; not a policy position.

Barb Wasinger campaign

2024 sugaring deregulation: she argued Board of Cosmetology rules were blocking a constituent from starting a flexible business. Source: Kan…

Public activity only; not a policy position.

Kansasreflector

Where they stand

Barb Wasinger campaign Hays Post Ksn

What they have done

Undated
Her social-conservative messaging is present but not the only thing she foregrounds on campaign pages. The older site says she worked to "protect human life" (barbforkansas.com). Kansas Reflector reported that she led the House push on transgender sports restrictions and argued that "Biological men should not be competing against women" (Kansas Reflector, Feb. 23, 2023). She is also listed as vice-chair of the Kansas Truth Caucus, whose self-description emphasizes limited government, individual liberty, free enter...
Barb Wasinger campaign
Undated
Water is her strongest district-specific achievement signal. She sponsored and championed HB 2433, signed in March 2026, to clarify state authority over water transfers and block county-level barriers aimed at the Hays/Russell R9 Ranch project (Hays Post, Mar. 20, 2026). In Kansas Reflector coverage, she summarized the dispute as "Eleven years. Almost $11 million," tying the bill to years of local cost and uncertainty (Kansas Reflector, Feb. 4, 2026).
Hays Post
Undated
The older campaign site is more issue-list driven. Wasinger promised work on school reopening and safety, health care, foster care rules, senior tax relief, lower food taxes, FHSU funding, business deregulation, and child placement. In a personal note, she described her first term as "getting things done for Ellis County," especially the Northwest Corridor funding, and said she had stood up for Kansans on tax, life, farmers, small businesses, and reduced regulation (barbforkansas.com).
Barb Wasinger campaign

Social/online observations

These observations show public activity tied to this issue. They are context, not confirmed positions.

Her social-conservative messaging is present but not the only thing she foregrounds on campaign pages. The older site says she worked to "pr…

Public activity only; not a policy position.

Barb Wasinger campaign

2024 Hays Post election-night story: she emphasized property tax relief, cybersecurity, water, private water ownership through LEMAs, senior…

Public activity only; not a policy position.

Hayspost

Where they stand

Barb Wasinger campaign Hays Post

What they have done

Undated
Hays Post - Water Bill Signed
Hays Post
Undated
Water is her strongest district-specific achievement signal. She sponsored and championed HB 2433, signed in March 2026, to clarify state authority over water transfers and block county-level barriers aimed at the Hays/Russell R9 Ranch project (Hays Post, Mar. 20, 2026). In Kansas Reflector coverage, she summarized the dispute as "Eleven years. Almost $11 million," tying the bill to years of local cost and uncertainty (Kansas Reflector, Feb. 4, 2026).
Hays Post
Undated
The older campaign site is more issue-list driven. Wasinger promised work on school reopening and safety, health care, foster care rules, senior tax relief, lower food taxes, FHSU funding, business deregulation, and child placement. In a personal note, she described her first term as "getting things done for Ellis County," especially the Northwest Corridor funding, and said she had stood up for Kansans on tax, life, farmers, small businesses, and reduced regulation (barbforkansas.com).
Barb Wasinger campaign

Social/online observations

These observations show public activity tied to this issue. They are context, not confirmed positions.

Older campaign promises: schools, health care, foster care, seniors, school safety, APRN/pharmacist practice, emergency limits on governors…

Public activity only; not a policy position.

Barb Wasinger campaign

2024 Hays Post election-night story: she emphasized property tax relief, cybersecurity, water, private water ownership through LEMAs, senior…

Public activity only; not a policy position.

Hayspost

2025 legislative coffee: she defended Hays' water conservation and criticized state interference in the R9 water project. Source: Hays Post,…

Public activity only; not a policy position.

Hayspost

2026 R9 water bill: she sponsored and championed HB 2433; Hays Post reported Gov. Kelly signed it March 20, 2026. Source: Hays Post, Mar. 20…

Public activity only; not a policy position.

Hays Post

Where they stand

Hays Post Barb Wasinger campaign Hays Post Ksn

What they have done

Undated
Water is her strongest district-specific achievement signal. She sponsored and championed HB 2433, signed in March 2026, to clarify state authority over water transfers and block county-level barriers aimed at the Hays/Russell R9 Ranch project (Hays Post, Mar. 20, 2026). In Kansas Reflector coverage, she summarized the dispute as "Eleven years. Almost $11 million," tying the bill to years of local cost and uncertainty (Kansas Reflector, Feb. 4, 2026).
Hays Post
Undated
The older campaign site is more issue-list driven. Wasinger promised work on school reopening and safety, health care, foster care rules, senior tax relief, lower food taxes, FHSU funding, business deregulation, and child placement. In a personal note, she described her first term as "getting things done for Ellis County," especially the Northwest Corridor funding, and said she had stood up for Kansans on tax, life, farmers, small businesses, and reduced regulation (barbforkansas.com).
Barb Wasinger campaign
Undated
Taxes and spending are the dominant recurring signal. In Hays Post coverage before the 2026 session, she said her priorities were controlling spending, balancing the state budget, and finding a more equitable property tax structure (Hays Post, Jan. 9, 2026). At a 2025 legislative coffee, she said Kansas had been overspending and needed to stop, while also arguing for incentives that reward local governments staying under inflation and valuation growth (Hays Post, Mar. 10, 2025).
Hays Post

Social/online observations

These observations show public activity tied to this issue. They are context, not confirmed positions.

Older campaign note: she framed her first term around "getting things done for Ellis County," especially the Northwest Corridor, and said sh…

Public activity only; not a policy position.

Barb Wasinger campaign

Actions and source trailActions and Decisions

This profile links 21 public items across 10 of the 14 issue areas. Examples include: Abortion / life: Her social-conservative messaging is present but not the only thing she foregrounds on campaign pages. The older site says she worked to "protect human life" (barbforkansas.com). Kansas Reflector reported that she led the... LGBT / gender / parental rights: Her social-conservative messaging is present but not the only thing she foregrounds on campaign pages. The older site says she worked to "protect human life" (barbforkansas.com). Kansas Reflector reported t... Education / curriculum / schools: The older campaign site is more issue-list driven. Wasinger promised work on school reopening and safety, health care, foster care rules, senior tax relief, lower food taxes, FHSU funding, business deregul... Education / curriculum / schools: Her social-conservative messaging is present but not the only thing she foregrounds on campaign pages. The older site says she worked to "protect human life" (barbforkansas.com). Kansas Reflector reported... Public online activity is listed separately as context.

How to read this section

Dated actions appear here when a linked source supports them. Candidate statements, reporting, and public online activity are labeled where they appear.

Abortion / life1 documented item, 2 online observations
LGBT / gender / parental rights1 documented item, 3 online observations
Education / curriculum / schools2 documented items, 4 online observations
Religious liberty / church / civic morality0 documented items
Taxes / spending / debt3 documented items, 4 online observations
Economy / jobs / labor2 documented items, 2 online observations
Guns / Second Amendment0 documented items
Immigration / border0 documented items
Health care / insurance / Medicaid1 documented item, 3 online observations
Election integrity / voting / courts3 documented items, 2 online observations
Public safety / law enforcement / criminal justice2 documented items
Agriculture / rural economy / water3 documented items, 4 online observations
Local governance / transparency / ethics3 documented items, 1 online observation
Environment / energy / land use0 documented items

Faith affiliationWhere They Worship

Wasinger publicly identifies as a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays, and her campaign biography says she serves there as a lector and an notable Minister of Holy Communion. Church website: https://www.stj-church.com/.

Campaign financeDonor/Funding Information

Finance snapshot

totalContributions: $11,134.20; totalExpenditures: $31,179.60; cashOnHandClose: $17,133.63; inKind: $6,000.00

Reporting period

2025 year-end report, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2025

Source: Campaign Finance Receipts and Expenditures Report - Barbara K Wasinger

Barbara Wasinger
$2,792.50
DoorDash, Inc.
$500.00
Operating Engineers Local 101
$500.00
POM of Kansas LLC
$500.00
Kansas Livestock
$500.00
Kansas Bankers Association PAC
$500.00
Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas
$500.00
Kansas Contractors
$500.00
Steve Wasinger
$500.00
Dorothy Wasinger
$500.00
PhRMA
$250.00
LeadingAge Kansas
$250.00

Donor and expenditure records are public campaign-finance facts. They should not be described as influence or motive without separate evidence.

Research trailSources

35 linked public sources

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Abortion / life

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LGBT / gender / parental rights

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Education / curriculum / schools

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Religious liberty / church / civic morality

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Taxes / spending / debt

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Economy / jobs / labor

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Guns / Second Amendment

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Immigration / border

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Health care / insurance / Medicaid

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Social/online observations

Election integrity / voting / courts

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What they have done

Social/online observations

Public safety / law enforcement / criminal justice

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Agriculture / rural economy / water

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What they have done

Social/online observations

Local governance / transparency / ethics

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What they have done

Social/online observations

Environment / energy / land use

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What they have done

Is Something Wrong or Missing?