Charlotte O’Hara
Kansas Republican Governor nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age75 years old (Jan 7, 1951)
GenderFemale
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LocationKansas
BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of Kansas (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsCharlotte O’Hara is a Kansas Republican politician and attorney who served in the Kansas House of Representatives (2011–2013) and later served as a Johnson County commissioner (2021–2025). She is a candidate in the Republican primary for Governor of Kansas in 2026. O’Hara earned a B.A. from the University of Kansas.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes and providing property tax relief, opposes corporate tax incentives and “corporate welfare,” and advocates reducing government spending and regulations to grow the economy. Emphasizes cutting or curbing tax incentives and giving property tax credits to Kansans.
Healthcare
Supports shrinking and cutting funding for local public health infrastructure and favors reducing the role of county health departments; has opposed COVID-related public health measures in at least one legal action. No campaign materials on the candidate website present a plan to expand government-run health coverage or endorse Medicaid expansion or Medicare for All.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate has criticized use of public funds for people without U.S. citizenship and opposed an allocation that would not screen beneficiaries for immigration status. She has also testified in favor of measures restricting foreign ownership of Kansas land and expressed concerns about foreign influence and national security related to land purchases. These positions indicate support for stronger controls and scrutiny related to immigration and foreign actors rather than expanded pathways or protections for noncitizens.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Charlotte O’Hara identifies as pro-life and states she will only support Republican nominees who are pro-life; she calls for stopping abortion and criticizes candidates she labels “pro-abortion.”
Climate & Energy
The candidate opposes industrial-scale wind and solar projects, lithium-ion battery manufacturing and large battery storage facilities, and argues against related transmission lines and eminent domain. She opposes tax incentives/subsidies for such projects and frames these developments as harmful to property owners and communities. Her public materials emphasize limiting renewable/utility-scale clean energy development in favor of protecting landowners and opposing government subsidies.
Public Safety & Guns
Charlotte O’Hara identifies as pro-Second Amendment, opposes candidates she describes as “pro-gun control,” and says she will only support a Republican nominee who is pro-Second Amendment. She also describes herself as a life member of the NRA, a shooter and gun owner who emphasizes firearm safety, training, and safe storage.
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