Sarnecki’s Voting Record Under Scrutiny

Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Republican gubernatorial candidate Philip Sarnecki claims he only missed two primary elections in two decades—saying illness or travel were the reasons—but records show he skipped seven, including the 2012 general and five primaries since 2008. Most notably, he missed the August 2022 primary where Kansans voted on an abortion rights amendment—a vote he’s pro-life on but didn’t participate in. Opponents, like Charlotte O’Hara, are seizing on the inconsistency, questioning his commitment to his platform. Sarnecki declined to explain his absences, though he noted his campaign treasurer was…