Brandon Woodard
@Woodard4Kansas
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House Minority Leader, Kansas State Representative, District 108 (Lenexa, Olathe, and Overland Park). Paid for by Woodard for KS. #ksleg 🏳️🌈 he/him
Lenexa, KS
Joined January 2016
"Gay people are miserable" is what Rep. Helmer said while looking at me on the House floor while talking about an anti-LGBTQ bill in 2020. Tonight, her district threw her out of office. #ksleg.
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Today, a constituent offered to set me up with her daughter. I never know how to react, but the days of hiding myself are over so I told her that while I appreciated the offer, I am gay, so that wouldn't be a match. She pauses and says…”okay, my son is hotter anyway." #ksleg
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I'll believe it when I see "unofficial final results," but I have never been prouder to be a Kansan. When Government tries to tell you what to do, Kansans come through and they say no. Ad Astra Per Aspera. #ksleg.
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I knocked a door yesterday of someone who told me in 2018 they would be supporting my opponent because they don’t vote for Democrats. This year, that lifelong Republican told me he was voting for every Democrat on the ballot this year. Something is happening in Kansas.
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We are going back to DC and Topeka for two more years! Thank you to the people of Kansas for believing in us. Let’s get back to work! #ksleg
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So, kneeling in peaceful protest during the national anthem is wrong, but using a graduation speech to tell women they belong in the kitchen and home is okay?. I support athletes using their platform. But where is the “shut up and play football” crowd now?!. Yall make me tired.
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TWO MORE YEARS! I'm honored to be returning to Topeka for another term in the Kansas House. I'm eager to continue our work to expand Medicaid, fund our public schools, and legalize medical marijuana. Let's get back to work! #ksleg
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BREAKING: Governor Kelly's executive order stands, Kansas Supreme Court rules Legislative Coordinating Council (LCC) does not have the authority to revoke an executive order. #ksleg.
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Thank you, District 108. I am proud to officially be your Democratic nominee for the Kansas House of Representatives. Together, we'll expand Medicaid, fully fund public schools, protect reproductive rights, and much more. #ksleg
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Days like today make the hard work all worth it. Politics these days can seem exhausting, but then there are rays of hope in leaders like @PeteButtigieg. Always time well spent when we get to hear from Mayor Pete. #ksleg
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Checking in. How are we all doing? . Who is ready to organize and turn out NO votes on August 2nd? #ksleg.
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Get you a governor who says NO to the government controlling your body or telling you who you can or cannot love or marry. Queen. #ksleg
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In House Appropriations, we're discussing a $50M proposal that would invest in rural affordable housing. The conversation has turned to "young people are leaving the state because of taxes.". NO, they're leaving because you don't invest in their education and pass bad laws #ksleg.
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The 22 Gov election comes down to this:. Kelly (D): Hi, I fixed the broke ass state of KS, brought folx together to fix a bunch of stuff, and I want to keep working to find solutions. Schmidt (R): OMG one time 2 years ago Laura did a thing I didn’t like so I want her job. 😵💫😵💫.
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Kansans: Tuesday, November 8th, 2022. Mark your calendars. That’s the day you get to vote against Senator @JerryMoran. #ksleg #kssen.
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The House has SUSTAINED @GovLauraKelly's veto of the flat-tax bill, avoiding a return to Brownback 2.0. #ksleg . Final vote was 81-42. I voted NO.
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Due to the Senate's obsession with inspecting the genitalia of women athletes to bully trans Kansans, today, I've asked the House Fed & State Affairs Committee to introduce legislation to make it a level 9, person felony for the unauthorized outing of minors. #ksleg
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With the redistricting complete, I’m officially running to be the next State Representative for new District 108 (Lenexa, Olathe & Overland Park). I hope we can continue our work to fully fund public education, provide tax relief for Kansans, and finally expand Medicaid. #ksleg
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The House has SUSTAINED Governor Kelly's veto of SB 233 (banning gender-affirming healthcare for minors). 82-43. I voted NO to protect the veto. To our Trans Kansans: I see you. You belong here. And I will never stop fighting for you and our LGBTQ+ community. #ksleg.
The House is about to vote on the veto override for SB 233 (banning gender-affirming healthcare for minors). #ksleg.
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This happened over the weekend. Mayor @petebuttigieg gave an incredible speech at the @victoryfund national brunch. He continues to amaze and inspire so many!
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I filed my first bill! I believe our @ksregents leaders should be allowed to voice their opinions about guns on campus. This bill would repeal the “gag order” preventing university leaders from talking about gun policy. #ksleg
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Thank you, @GovLauraKelly, for once again saying NO to the #ksleg bullying children. All means ALL in Kansas. 🏳️⚧️.
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Road tripping from Kansas to Iowa to see Mayor @PeteButtigieg & @Chas10Buttigieg in their first Iowa rally as an OFFICIAL presidential campaign.
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Over 51% of my district has already voted early by mail or in-person. Turnout is sky high in Johnson County! #ksleg.
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On the same night that Kansas stood up for the rights of Kansans, my moderate Republican friends in the #ksleg that have stood up for our rights are losing their elections. The 2023 House is going to be more conservative, which is not good.
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Someone DM’d me saying they were attracted to me until I posted that I was voting NO on August 2nd. 1) sorry you want the government to control your body and your bedroom . 2) I didn’t ask. Vote NO.
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I’ve had 3 people today congratulate me on not needing to go “find a job” because I won my race. Friendly reminder. Our #ksleg members make $88.66/day only on the days we are in Topeka. I work a full-time job on top of this so I can afford to serve the people of my district.
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The only people who lied and misled voters about this amendment were the "Value Them Both" supporters. You all lost. Kansans saw through your lies. #ksleg.
In a statement the Value Them Both coalition is blaming “an onslaught of misinformation from radical left organizations” spread by the “mainstream media” for their loss. They blocked several outlets from attending their watch party including @KCStar and @kansasdotcom #ksleg.
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Thank you to the dozens of you that have reached out about the hateful, and woefully misguided bill pre-filed by Senators Steffen and Thompson to ban gender-affirming care for Kansans under age 21. I will fight these two ineffective Senators to defeat their garbage bill. #ksleg.
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I have an "F” rating from the @NRA because I support red flag laws, requiring a background check for all new firearm purchases, and want conceal carry gun owners to have a permit and training. The NRA is not the hunting rights org it once was.
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Thank you, District 108. As of the official filing deadline, I do not have a Republican opponent in the 2022 election. It’s been an honor serving for the past four years. On to two more! #ksleg
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No matter where you vote NO from, do it by Tuesday, August 2nd. Say NO to opening the door to abortion bans in Kansas. Keep Kansas the Free State, reject the outright LIES from @kansansforlife, and vote NO. #ksleg
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Once again, @kansansforlife is LYING about the constitutional amendment. Voting YES will allow them to ban abortion, voting NO protects women’s health. KFL is a fraudulent terrorist organization. #ksleg
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This morning, I cut my own hair. In case any of my colleagues demand for the license number of my hair stylist, I took photos of the “evidence” that I did it, because apparently that matters?! But, I’m a dude, so I probably won’t get asked like @GovLauraKelly did. #ksleg.
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A representative that constantly attacks public education and our public teachers just asked, in committee, why teachers are leaving the profession. #ksleg.
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Advance ballots get mailed out in Kansas in 8 days. Who’s ready to vote? 🗳.
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This morning in House Federal & State Affairs, I introduced @GovLauraKelly's bill that would legalize medical marijuana and finally pass Medicaid expansion. #ksleg.
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lol, his allies blocked that very bill from moving through the #ksleg in the 2022 session.
Kansas GOP candidate for Governor Derek Schmidt is proposing to eliminate the state sales tax on diapers & feminine hygiene products. He & running mate Katie Sawyer (center) toured the Giving the Basics facility in KCK Tuesday. Campaign photo. #KSGOV @kmbc
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Days like today make me incredibly proud to have voted for @GovLauraKelly. Her measured, thoughtful leadership has saved lives in Kansas. #ksleg.
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Outgoing Senate President Susan Wagle is saying the “quiet” part out loud about the Kansas GOP’s plans to gerrymander Kansas. We can stop this and pass fair legislative maps if we break the Republican supermajority.
🚨 Gerrymandering Alert 🚨.Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle (R) told donors that Republicans must maintain their #ksleg supermajority so they can create gerrymandered state & federal districts to undermine the will of voters & ensure complete Republican control of the state.
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My fellow Lenexans: STOP stopping in roundabouts. You have to keep driving. The incoming traffic yields to YOU.
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LMAO, the @MSNBC reporter is reporting about Kansas from Missouri. learn your geography, y'all.
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The @CityofOlatheKS council has passed a non-discrimination ordinance (NDO) to extend protections to LGBTQ Olathe residents and patrons on a vote of 4-3. Thank you, council. #ksleg #OlatheProud
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Today's debate on SB 55, attacking trans athletes, was the most difficult legislative debate I've sat through in Topeka. I'm discouraged by the defeat, and disappointed in the affirmative votes; however, I will never stop standing up for LGBTQ Kansans. #ksleg.
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A friendly reminder. No, you're not a constituent of mine if you live in Western Kansas. I am elected to represent, and be the voice for, the 23,000 people in District 30. You're not "my boss" and no, I won't vote to make vaccines illegal. Have a great Friday though! #ksleg.
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I’m seeing a lot of chatter about polling and speculating about Nov 8th. Enough. I’m from Kansas. If you’d read Twitter or listened to pollsters ahead of the August 2nd Election to #VoteNO, you would’ve believed the amendment would pass. Let’s focus on doors, not polls. 💪🏻.
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Y’all the DNC is no joke. It’s constant meetings, briefings, trainings, and work from about 7am until 11pm (not considering after parties). I need a nap, but I’m so fired up and excited to keep this momentum going until Election Day! . How are y’all feeling? #ksleg.
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Bullying children is wrong. Bullying trans people is wrong. Discrimination is wrong. Oppose SB 55. #ksleg.
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US Secretary of Education: no books on her bookshelf, never worked/attended a public school, never sent her family to a public school. This November, our Federal Government — not just the White House — is on the ballot. We need a real education advocate leading Dept of Ed. #ksleg.
The symbolism of Betsy DeVos having a bookshelf with no books on it 😂😂😂
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Good morning! Today, the House LGBTQ caucus introduced our first slate of bills. HB 2177 and HCR 5006 repeal the constitutional and statutory ban on same-sex marriage, and HB 2178 would add LGBTQ people and veterans to the KS Act Against Discrimination. All means ALL 🌈 #ksleg
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To everyone who believed in this campaign, thank you. This is your win. Today, we celebrate. Tomorrow we get back to work. #ksleg
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Some days are tougher than others, especially when the LGBTQ community is under attack. I will always stand up and fight for the trans community. I see you. You matter. And you belong in Kansas. #ksleg
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As we start to wrap things up for the 2021 #ksleg session, it’s amazing to reflect on the fact that the Johnson County Democratic delegation went from 2 members in 2014 to 13 members in 2020. Its an honor to serve with these history-makers and hard-working badasses.
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This is my hometown. This is what happens when political leaders normalize hateful rhetoric against LGBTQ folks. This behavior is vile, all because a beer company partnered with a trans person. This shit is getting exhausting.
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1) You’re* ☝🏻. 2) Discrimination and slurs against LGBTQ Kansans happen every day. Representation matters. 🌈 . 3) Canvassing is not “soliciting” 🙅🏼♂️. 4) This doesn’t deter me, it makes me more determined to fight for ALL Kansans. 💪🏻 #ksleg
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One year ago, Kansas made history by sending its first two openly-LGBTQ legislators to the Kansas House, while also sending the amazing @sharicedavids to Congress. It’s hard to believe it’s only been one year. Here’s to protecting these seats in 2020! #ksleg
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On Final Action, the Kansas House passes SB 355: the Ad Astra 2 Congressional Map passes 79-37-2. I voted NO. Unlike the @KansasGOP, I do not support gerrymandering or cheating. #ksleg.
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My heart goes out to the students, teachers, victims, and families of @OlatheEastHawks as they deal with yesterday’s events. As the ONLY member of the Olathe delegation that has ever introduced common-sense gun legislation, I know the time to act is now. #ksleg.
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Currently, a Representative is saying teachers are just getting drunk because they don't have to teach in-person and that they're on vacation instead of teaching. WTF? No, they're literally not. #ksleg.
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In ‘05 my hometown paper reported that Kansas voted to define marriage as being between a man and a woman. 13 years later, marriage equality is the law of the land and Kansas is sending 2 openly-LGBTQ members to the Kansas House. Dream your life, then live your dream #ksleg
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On Thursday I tested positive for COVID-19. I am fully vaccinated (3 doses), so fortunately my symptoms have been incredibly mild. I share this to encourage everyone to get vaccinated and boosted as soon as you can to prevent serious illness, hospitalization, or worse.
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Being "prayed for" and also called a "faggot" in emails by the same constituent in under 4 hours is wild. These alleged "Christians" who have never actually read the very Scripture they cherry-pick from are exhausting.
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Fired up and ready to break the GOP supermajority in Kansas! Let's GOOOOOO! #ksleg.
Breaking Republicans’ supermajority in Kansas is one of @DLCC’s top priorities this year. It will take just:.✅2 seats in the House.✅3 seats in the Senate.to make it happen, and protect @GovLauraKelly’s veto power in the state. I know @DLCC can get it done.
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Got that COVID booster and flu shot this morning. Feeling recharged (and minimally sore) and doing my part to protect my neighbors. #ksleg
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Your hateful, anti-LGBTQ rhetoric is what incites acts of violence like this. Your “thoughts and prayers” are shameful and meaningless until you stop attacking the LGBTQ community with your words and your votes. Be better.
The news out of Colorado Springs is absolutely awful. This morning the victims & their families are in my prayers. This lawless violence needs to end and end quickly.
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This is disappointing. While @GovLauraKelly is saving lives, House Majority Leader @DanHawkinsKS is making baseless claims and actively attempting to block anti-COVID-19 efforts. Be better. I know you can be. Let’s save Kansans, not spread quite literally made-up news. #ksleg
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.@staceyabrams is proof that running for office and organizing is hard, but when you get knocked down, you get back up and strategize, train, organize, mobilize, and deliver results. We owe her and the organizers of Georgia SO much. Let's do it in Kansas. #ksleg.
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A week from today, I'll be packing my bag to go back to Topeka for veto session. I'm hoping we can get a fair K-12 funding plan passed, sports wagering, medical marijuana, and #AxeTheFoodTax. What're you hoping the #ksleg works on?.
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To the LGBTQ+ community: you are loved, you belong here, and you have a bipartisan group of people standing up for you in Kansas. The only “filth” is the opportunistic Senator. As @taylorswift13 said, “trash takes itself out every single time.” #ksleg .
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Headed out to meet more of the residents in new District 108 with @brabec_levi to make sure Lenexa, Olathe, and Overland Park are ready to vote NO on August 2nd. #ksleg
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That’s my CONGRESSWOMAN! @sharicedavids #ksleg.
BREAKING: Kansas Democrat Sharice Davids overcomes Republican wave to win third term in House. From @drdesrochers #ksleg.
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Congratulations to the Democratic NOMINEE for District 30 @courtneycc58! 68% of the vote won! On to November! #ksleg
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To my Olathe East constituents: I am here for you if you need anything during these scary times. #ksleg.
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Johnson County voters. Go to to request your advance ballot for the August 2nd, 2022 special election. Vote NO on the so-called 'value them both' amendment, which opens the door to banning abortion rights in Kansas. #ksleg.
The Supreme Court has voted to strike down Roe v. Wade, according to an initial draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito and obtained by POLITICO. “We hold that Roe and Casey must be overruled,” Alito writes.
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I’m fired up and ready to break the Republican supermajority in the #ksleg. Today I filed to run for a fourth term in the Kansas House. Are you with me? Chip in a few dollars if you can:
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Mark your calendars, folks. On November 8th, 2022, we vote him out.
BREAKING: The Senate just voted to confirm Justice Amy Coney Barrett as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Unofficial final results. I'll be watching the final mail and provisional vote count, but feel good about where we're at tonight. Thank you for everyone who believed in this campaign and voted for us. #ksleg
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Serving as the representative for District 30 is an absolutely honor. Today, I filed for re-election to continue our work to give the people of Kansas something to vote FOR. We need to expand Medicaid, eliminate the grocery tax, and fund our schools! Let’s do this, #TeamWoodard
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Packing my bags for the DNC. So ready to nominate @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz to be our presidential ticket. I’m fired up!.
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In 2020 I was told that voting against the #ValueThemBoth amendment would make me "vulnerable" in my re-election campaign. I voted NO anyway because it was the right thing to do. The people of my District sent me back to the #ksleg . Fighting for what is right is worth it. #ksleg.
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Making Kansas cool again will require legal sports betting, medicinal marijuana, expanding Medicaid, relieving student debt, and fully funding our public K12 schools, universities, community colleges, and technical education programs. #ksleg.
Capitol Update: To stem loss of college educated residents, Rep. @Woodard4Kansas says we need to make ‘Kansas cool again’ #ksleg
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