Who Is Running in Kansas Congressional District 4th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Ron Estes
(Incumbent)Economy
HighRon Estes voted for the 2025 budget resolution to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, aiming to prevent tax hikes and make economic growth provisions permanent. He supported the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, stating it would foster economic and job growth for families and businesses. Estes voted for the $900 billion COVID relief package but opposed the $1.9 trillion ARPA bill, maintaining a position against certain federal spending for economic growth. He also advocates for a simplified tax code.
Immigration
HighRon Estes supports securing borders, building a wall, and closing immigration loopholes. He supported the Secure the Border Act and the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration. He opposes legislation that provides amnesty or a special path to citizenship, emphasizing the rule of law and the need to fix the immigration system. He also criticizes sanctuary cities for not cooperating with federal enforcement.
Healthcare
HighRon Estes voted in favor of H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, to reduce health care premiums. He also introduced H.R. 7520 to delay efficiency adjustments in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Estes supported $222 million for rural health care, emphasizing that zip code should not determine access to quality care. He questioned health insurance CEOs on affordability, citing high premium increases and limited local options.
Democratic Candidate
No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Ron Estes |
|---|---|
| Economy | Ron Estes voted for the 2025 budget resolution to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, aiming to prevent tax hikes and make economic growth provisions permanent. He supported the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, stating it would foster economic and job growth for families and businesses. Estes voted for the $900 billion COVID relief package but opposed the $1.9 trillion ARPA bill, maintaining a position against certain federal spending for economic growth. He also advocates for a simplified tax code. High |
| Immigration | Ron Estes supports securing borders, building a wall, and closing immigration loopholes. He supported the Secure the Border Act and the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration. He opposes legislation that provides amnesty or a special path to citizenship, emphasizing the rule of law and the need to fix the immigration system. He also criticizes sanctuary cities for not cooperating with federal enforcement. High |
| Healthcare | Ron Estes voted in favor of H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, to reduce health care premiums. He also introduced H.R. 7520 to delay efficiency adjustments in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Estes supported $222 million for rural health care, emphasizing that zip code should not determine access to quality care. He questioned health insurance CEOs on affordability, citing high premium increases and limited local options. High |
| Climate & Energy | Ron Estes voted "Yea" on H.R. 4626, the "Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act," which seeks to prohibit new energy conservation standards unless technologically feasible and economically justified. He also supported legislation (H.R. 4758) to repeal taxpayer subsidies for home electrification. Estes issued a statement supporting the removal of the lesser prairie-chicken from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife, expressing that this decision benefits Kansas farmers and ranchers who are stewards of the land. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Ron Estes has consistently voted against measures that would expand abortion access. He voted 'Yes' on the 'Pregnant Students' Rights Act' on January 22, 2026. The League of Conservation Voters assigns him a 23% score on restoring abortion access, indicating a position against such restoration. Medium |
| Foreign Policy | Ron Estes voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. He also supported the ROTOR Act, a piece of aviation safety legislation. Estes has stated that Republicans have united to "put America First, leading with results" and expressed optimism about accomplishments in Congress and the administration. High |
| Education | Ron Estes prioritizes education as an important area for Congress to address. He reintroduced the Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 7314), a bill designed to allow nursing homes to continue operating in-house Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training programs. This legislation aims to address workforce challenges and maintain necessary staffing levels for quality care by preventing program suspension due to non-care related clerical violations. High |
| Gun Policy | Ron Estes voted against H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, and H.R. 1112, the Enhanced Background Checks Bill of 2019, citing concerns that they would infringe on Second Amendment rights. He stated that these bills would not address the root causes of gun violence and would lead to government overreach. He affirms his commitment to defending Second Amendment rights for Kansans and co-sponsored the Mass Violence Protection Act of 2019 to keep guns from criminals. High |
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