KS-02 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyDemocratic Socialist
LocationKansas
BackgroundPolitical candidate
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Notable personal detailsBraeden Marcus Curwick is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Kansas’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He filed a Statement of Candidacy with the FEC and authorized the principal campaign committee CURWICKFORCONGRESS. Curwick has also been active in local Democratic politics in Shawnee County and has described himself as affiliated with Teamsters Local 696 (membership stated as on hold while campaigning).
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports progressive economic policies including a substantially higher minimum wage, stronger worker protections and unions, and universal single-payer healthcare — positions that imply support for expanded government spending and redistributive economic measures. These priorities align with a left-leaning approach to taxes and public spending.
Healthcare
Supports universal, single-payer healthcare and expansion of public programs to provide healthcare for all. Advocates treating healthcare as a right and prioritizing people over corporate profits in health policy.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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