Derik Flerlage

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Derik Flerlage
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Associate

Washburn University, 2017

Bachelor's

Washburn University, 2017

Graduate

Wichita State University, 2022

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Kansas
Religion
Christian
Profession
Healthcare Administrator
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Derik Flerlage (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 52. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Flerlage completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Derik Flerlage was born in Kansas. He earned an associate and bachelor's degree from Washburn University in 2017 and a graduate degree from Wichita State University in 2022. His career experience includes working as a healthcare administrator, registered respiratory therapist, nursing home director, infectious disease manager, and chief of COVID-19 Operations.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 52

Incumbent Jesse Borjon defeated Derik Flerlage in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 52 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Jesse Borjon (R)
 
56.3
 
6,426
Image of Derik Flerlage
Derik Flerlage (D) Candidate Connection
 
43.7
 
4,987

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 11,413
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 52

Derik Flerlage defeated Max Stucky Halley in the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 52 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Derik Flerlage
Derik Flerlage Candidate Connection
 
55.7
 
1,516
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Max Stucky Halley
 
44.3
 
1,207

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 2,723
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 52

Incumbent Jesse Borjon advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 52 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Jesse Borjon
 
100.0
 
4,844

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,844
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Derik Flerlage completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Flerlage's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I’m a proud citizen of Topeka that was raised in a rural Kansas town. A Washburn University graduate and a registered respiratory therapist by trade, I have spent time as a healthcare worker, a nursing home director, a public health official and Chief of COVID Operations for Shawnee County, and a senior healthcare administrator. I’m a community advocate, a Christian, an advisory board member, and a little league baseball coach. Most importantly, I’m a husband to a nurse; a dad to two little girls and one growing son; and the son of a nurse and a blue collar cabinetmaker.
  • The time for petty partisan bickering is over. It is time for those that are invested in their communities to step up, lead, and solve the problems for average Kansans.
  • We must change course and approach politics differently. We must treat one another with respect. We must bring back "Kansas kindness" to the political world.
  • As your potential state legislator, I would have an obligation to give you my best ALL OF THE TIME. This means listening to those I represent that hold opinions from all sides. It means welcoming feedback and criticism to lead our state in a healthier and kinder direction. I am committed to the hard work and attention to detail that is necessary to truly working FOR the people of Kansas. ALL people of Kansas.
Healthcare, education, kindness, and opportunity for all. The time for petty partisan bickering is over. It is time for those that are invested in their communities to step up, lead, and solve the problems for average Kansans. We must change course and approach politics differently. We must treat one another with respect.
I look up to my father, Doug. I watched him work his way up the totem pole within the organization he has been with for over 30 years as a cabinetmaker and in sales. From the shop room crafting and building cabinets, to the office where he drafted plans and quoted folks, to sales where he excelled at design and helping contractors and homebuilders; this instilled a sense of work ethic in me that I came to appreciate as I grew older. He also overcame losing his dad and my grandpa at a young age from multiple sclerosis. He has never made excuses, has always worked hard, and never missed a game or school event of mine. His support has meant the world and I am proud to pass that on as I parent my own children!
Empathy, kindness, mental strength/fortitude, and intelligence.
Strong leadership, leading with kindness, empathy, intelligence, and a general curiosity to understand the world and people better.
To be responsive to the electors that they serve. It is important to remember that you are not serving yourself but that you are elected to represent those in your district/state/etc. It is more than just you.
I simply want to leave society better than the way that I found it.
Complimentary politics and challenging one another. This means realizing that it shouldn't be a power struggle but an opportunity to produce progress. Governor's are elected for a reason and their agenda should matter. This is often where compromise may come into play.
There are many to be honest. The nationwide trend of how negatively we treat others with a different view and/or opinion is alarming. This is suppressing quality discussion and affecting how we move important items forward. We also have an issue with retaining young talent, especially medical professionals and those in agriculture. The deterioration of our primary care physicians has had negative consequences for Kansans health, most notably in our rural communities. It has also become more common for family/generational farms to be turned over and/or sold to corporate farming operations. This is sad to see as diversity within ownership in our agricultural community has decreased. Less farmers means less competition; which is not a good thing,
Unicameral in my opinion means less diversity of opinion and less representation of different sectors of our society. I am a firm believer in diversity of people and opinions. More is better in this case.
Not necessarily. It can be beneficial for the candidate themselves to understand the in's and out's of "how" to run. However, it should not be a prerequisite to run as that would only potentially dismiss good quality candidates from running.
Absolutely. Legislators must realize that working together is a must. Understanding other legislators can help us understand why some believe and think the way that they do. This is generally how I approach people in general. Understanding another's history and past can often give us insight into why they are the way that they are.
Nonpartisan committees/commissions. The separation of districts should not concern currently elected officials as that may present a conflict of interest in terms of their election future.
Health and education-related.
Compromising is absolutely necessary. There are many different opinions and views on issues that should be respected. There is often more than one solution to a problem. I am a firm believer in gathering information and making an informed decision. Compromise is often necessary to move the needle forward and to make progress.

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 9, 2022


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