Brad Starnes

Brad Starnes is an American politician who is currently serving as a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 22nd district. The district is based in Riley County. He was first elected in 2024, defeating incumbent Democratic state senator Usha Reddi with 51% of the vote. He took office on January 13, 2025. He is married to his wife Mari and has four kids. He describes himself as a moderate conservative.

Starnes previously ran for the 64th House of Representatives district in 2022.

Political positions Abortion Starnes supports access to some abortions but opposes them being paid for by taxpayers nor late-term abortions.

Property taxes In an interview, Starnes stated that property tax relief would be a "number 1 priority."

Religion Starnes supports religious freedom under the First Amendment but believes that America is based on "Judeo-Christian values."