Sandy Pickert

Sandy Pickert

Republican Party

Kansas House of Representatives District 88

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Chuck Schmidt

Compensation

Base salary

$86.66/session day

Per diem

$166/day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Minneapolis High School

Bachelor's

St. Mary of the Plains College, 1981

Graduate

University of Kansas School of Medicine, 2007

Other

St. Joseph School of Nursing, 1973

Personal

Birthplace

Salina, Kan.

Religion

Christian: Catholic

Profession

Retired

Contact

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Sandy Pickert (Republican Party) is a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 88. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Pickert (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 88. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Pickert completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Sandy Pickert was born in Salina, Kansas. She graduated from Minneapolis High School. She graduated from the St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1973, earned a bachelor's degree from St. Mary of the Plains College in 1981, and earned a graduate degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2007. Her career experience includes working as a registered nurse.

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Pickert was assigned to the following committees:

• Child Welfare and Foster Care
• General Government Budget Committee
• Water Committee
• Welfare Reform

Elections

2024

See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 88

Incumbent Sandy Pickert defeated Veronica Gillette in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 88 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sandy Pickert (R)	51.1	4,524
		Veronica Gillette (D)	48.9	4,337

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,861
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 88

Veronica Gillette defeated Chuck Schmidt in the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 88 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Veronica Gillette	55.3	319
		Chuck Schmidt	44.7	258

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 577
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 88

Incumbent Sandy Pickert advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 88 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sandy Pickert	100.0	514

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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 88

Sandy Pickert defeated incumbent Chuck Schmidt in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 88 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sandy Pickert (R)	51.0	3,022
		Chuck Schmidt (D)	49.0	2,908

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,930
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 88

Incumbent Chuck Schmidt advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 88 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chuck Schmidt	100.0	1,789

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,789
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 88

Sandy Pickert advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 88 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sandy Pickert	100.0	2,054

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,054
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2020

See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 88

Incumbent Elizabeth Bishop won election in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 88 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elizabeth Bishop (D)	100.0	5,923

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 88

Incumbent Elizabeth Bishop advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 88 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elizabeth Bishop	100.0	1,340

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 88

No candidate advanced from the primary.

		Candidate	%	Votes
		Sandy Pickert (Write-in)	100.0	357

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 357
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Wade Moore Jr. (R)

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was raised on a farm in North Central Kansas. I'm the oldest of seven siblings born over a 10 year period, which instilled in me a great work ethic and family values. After my first year in college, I moved to Wichita to continue my education. I have one daughter and became a single mother with the death of her daddy when she was 9 years old. She is happily married and lives in Topeka. I've lived most of my adult life in Wichita and resided in District 88 for the past 29 years. I've come to know many in our Southeast Wichita/Andover community and had the opportunity to help several over the years with solutions to various challenges related to obtaining government, healthcare and other services and becoming involved in our community. I'm a retired RN with decades of experience serving others during some of the worst times of their lives. I'm a caring servant leader, a good listener and a problem solver. I've used my skills, education and life experiences during my first term in the Kansas House to build relationships and work with other legislators from across the state and across party lines. Together we came up with several solutions for the benefit of Kansans. There's still plenty of work to accomplish for my constituents and all Kansans. I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve during the current term in the Kansas House of Representatives and am looking forward to working for you in the next term!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Many Kansans are faced with already tight budgets and rising inflation in the current economy. Along with my peers in the Kansas House and Senate, I fought for tax relief by passing several tax bills which were vetoed. The Special Session tax bill was passed and finally signed by the Governor. The tax bill results: working people will benefit with lower Kansas income tax, no Kansas tax on Social Security for seniors, no Kansas grocery tax as of January 1, 2025 and a slight decrease in Kansas property tax. There's more to be done, especially to decrease property taxes for those on a fixed income. I will continue to work for more ways to decrease taxes to benefit Kansans in 2025.
• Homelessness is a growing, complicated challenge for many Kansas communities, including District 88. I am working with coalitions and local government to tackle the challenge by providing a hand up for those facing homelessness, often compounded by mental illness, addictions, physical illness, lack of employment and/or affordable housing. The goal is to assist those in need of affordable housing and stable employment as well services to treat other chronic conditions so they can live a productive life and give back to their family and community. I will continue working on the local and state levels to provide solutions for homelessness.
• Good quality and adequate quantity of water is an issue affecting all Kansans. Water is a necessity of life and is needed to sustain agriculture production, cities and towns of all sizes and industries. While it may seem we have an adequate water supply, the water supply of the future is in jeopardy if major steps aren't taken to conserve water through changes in farming practices, reuse of water, recharging aquifers, decreasing sedimentation in reservoirs and developing a statewide conservation plan for water and other natural resources. I initiated a bill to ensure quality drinking water and supported bills funding decreased agricultural water use through technology and upgrading drinking water systems in cities and towns.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I have a heart for the vulnerable in our society, including children in foster care. Sedgwick County has a disproportionately high number of children in foster care. I'm participating in our community to identify solutions to decrease the need for foster care, increase the number of good families to provide foster care, increase the number of adoptive families and provide services to children who are affected by trauma in their lives. I serve on the House Child Welfare/Foster Care Committee and supported several bills, including the SOUL bill, a new option for teens nearing aging out of the foster care system, to lend support for transitioning to healthy adulthood. There's much more to be done for these vulnerable children!

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

It's important for an elected official to be genuine; caring; honest; transparent; live with integrity; be willing to listen to constituents and others, including those who agree and disagree with the elected official; have a quest for learning, especially about topics related to proposed legislation and have a good work ethic. It's also important for an elected official to be humble; and not take himself or herself too seriously, realizing they are not in control, but were elected by the people to represent them and serve them.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have a heart to serve others and care for the vulnerable of our society, I'm a friendly extrovert, I work hard, and I'm persistent and tenacious in finding solutions for difficult situations.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Core responsibilities of a Kansas State Representative include attending and participating in all House sessions, committee and caucus meetings and being available for constituents and others who visit the Capitol or communicate by phone or email. It's also important to attend presentations about various legislative topics to learn about issues. A State Representative should make a sincere effort to get to know every Kansas State Representative who serves with them in the House and on committees. Lastly, but importantly, a State Representative is responsible for communicating regularly with their constituents regarding legislative updates and pertinent issues.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I'd like my legacy to be that I listened well to others, learned about the issues, voted to represent my constituents while following my conscience, and I made a positive difference for Kansans.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first historical event that happened in my lifetime was the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. I was 12 and in the 6th grade when the assassination occurred.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first paid job was babysitting for my neighbors' two daughters, beginning at age 10. I baby sat for many families until I was about 16 when I was hired for a higher paying job.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

There are several challenges facing Kansans in the next decade including the following:

- a potential lack of adequate quality and quantity of water for agriculture, municipalities and industries;
- a need for efficient affordable energy to meet the needs of all sectors and regions in the state;
- the potential of a decreasing population due to young adults, veterans and seniors moving out of the state for "greener pastures" in other states;
- a generation of students are not performing academically at grade level, in spite of increased funding for public education;

- a potential lack of a qualified work force needed for economic growth.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

It is beneficial for state legislators to have previous government of political experience, but not essential. There is a fairly steep learning curve for new legislators during their first term.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No, I don't plan to run for a different political office in the future. I will follow self-imposed term limits for at most 10 years in the Kansas House.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I'm currently endorsed by the Kansas Fraternal Order of Police and Kansas Farm Bureau.

What committees interest you?

I'm currently serving on committees that interest me including the House Water Committee, the House Child Welfare/Foster Care Committee, the House Welfare Reform Committee and the House General Budget Committee. I'm also interested in serving on the House Health and Human Services Committee as well as the House Federal and State Committee.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I believe financial transparency and government accountability is a top priority. Monies budgeted for various government agencies belong to the people of Kansas and should be used frugally and accounted for honestly and with transparency. It's important for each legislator to watch for and report government waste and financial misuse.

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2022

Sandy Pickert did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Sandy Pickert did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Sandy Pickert campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Kansas House of Representatives District 88	Won general	$21,110	$0
2022	Kansas House of Representatives District 88	Won general	$30,999	$0
2020	Kansas House of Representatives District 88	Lost primary	$3,454	N/A**
Grand total			$55,563	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2024

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In 2024, the Kansas State Legislature was in session from January 8 to April 30. Americans for Prosperity-Kansas Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy. Kansas Family Voice Legislators are scored on their votes on a variety of issues of interest to the organization. Kansas Policy Institute Legislators are scored on their support for bills that the organization lists as promoting "individual liberty, limited government, free markets and student-focused education." National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Wichita Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2023

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Political offices
Preceded by Chuck Schmidt (D)	Kansas House of Representatives District 88 2023-Present	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Kansas House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Daniel Hawkins

Majority Leader:Chris Croft

Minority Leader:Brandon Woodard

Representatives

District 1

Dale Helwig (R)

District 2

Kenneth Collins (R)

District 3

Chuck Smith (R)

District 4

Rick James (R)

District 5

Carrie Barth (R)

District 6

Samantha Poetter (R)

District 7

Dan Goddard (R)

District 8

Chris Croft (R)

District 9

Fred Gardner (R)

District 10

Suzanne Wikle (D)

District 11

Ron Bryce (R)

District 12

Doug Blex (R)

District 13

Duane Droge (R)

District 14

Charlotte Esau (R)

District 15

Lauren Bohi (R)

District 16

Linda Featherston (D)

District 17

Jo Ella Hoye (D)

District 18

Cindy Neighbor (D)

District 19

Stephanie Clayton (D)

District 20

Mari-Lynn Poskin (D)

District 21

Jerry Stogsdill (D)

District 22

Lindsay Vaughn (D)

District 23

Susan Ruiz (D)

District 24

Jarrod Ousley (D)

District 25

Rui Xu (D)

District 26

Chip VanHouden (R)

District 27

Sean Tarwater (R)

District 28

Carl Turner (R)

District 29

Heather Meyer (D)

District 30

Laura Williams (R)

District 31

Louis Ruiz (D)

District 32

Pam Curtis (D)

District 33

Mike Thompson (R)

District 34

Valdenia Winn (D)

District 35

Wanda Paige (D)

District 36

Lynn Melton (D)

District 37

Melissa Oropeza (D)

District 38

Timothy Johnson (R)

District 39

Angela Stiens (R)

District 40

David Buehler (R)

District 41

Pat Proctor (R)

District 42

Lance Neelly (R)

District 43

Bill Sutton (R)

District 44

Barbara Ballard (D)

District 45

Mike Amyx (D)

District 46

Brooklynne Mosley (D)

District 47

Ronald Ellis (R)

District 48

Dan Osman (D)

District 49

Nikki McDonald (D)

District 50

Kyle McNorton (R)

District 51

Megan Steele (R)

District 52

Jesse Borjon (R)

District 53

Kirk Haskins (D)

District 54

Ken Corbet (R)

District 55

Tobias Schlingensiepen (D)

District 56

Virgil Weigel (D)

District 57

John Alcala (D)

District 58

Alexis Simmons (D)

District 59

Rebecca Schmoe (R)

District 60

Mark Schreiber (R)

District 61

Francis Awerkamp (R)

District 62

Sean Willcott (R)

District 63

Allen Reavis (R)

District 64

Lewis Bloom (R)

District 65

Shawn Chauncey (R)

District 66

Sydney Carlin (D)

District 67

Angel Roeser (R)

District 68

Nathan Butler (R)

District 69

Clarke Sanders (R)

District 70

Scott Hill (R)

District 71

Steven Howe (R)

District 72

Avery Anderson (R)

District 73

Rick Wilborn (R)

District 74

Mike King (R)

District 75

Will Carpenter (R)

District 76

Brad Barrett (R)

District 77

Kristey Williams (R)

District 78

Robyn Essex (R)

District 79

Webster Roth (R)

District 80

Bill Rhiley (R)

District 81

Blake Carpenter (R)

District 82

Leah Howell (R)

District 83

Henry Helgerson (D)

District 84

Ford Carr (D)

District 85

Patrick Penn (R)

District 86

Silas Miller (D)

District 87

Susan Estes (R)

District 88

Sandy Pickert (R)

District 89

KC Ohaebosim (D)

District 90

Steve Huebert (R)

District 91

Emil Bergquist (R)

District 92

John Carmichael (D)

District 93

Brian Bergkamp (R)

District 94

Leo Delperdang (R)

District 95

Tom Sawyer (D)

District 96

Tom Kessler (R)

District 97

Nick Hoheisel (R)

District 98

Cyndi Howerton (R)

District 99

Susan Humphries (R)

District 100

Daniel Hawkins (R)

District 101

Joe Seiwert (R)

District 102

Kyler Sweely (R)

District 103

Angela Martinez (D)

District 104

Paul Waggoner (R)

District 105

Jill Ward (R)

District 106

Lisa Moser (R)

District 107

Dawn Wolf (R)

District 108

Brandon Woodard (D)

District 109

Troy Waymaster (R)

District 110

Ken Rahjes (R)

District 111

Barbara Wasinger (R)

District 112

Sherri Brantley (R)

District 113

Brett Fairchild (R)

District 114

Kevin Schwertfeger (R)

District 115

Gary White (R)

District 116

Kyle Hoffman (R)

District 117

Adam Turk (R)

District 118

Jim Minnix (R)

District 119

Jason Goetz (R)

District 120

Adam Smith (R)

District 121

John Resman (R)

District 122

Lon Pishny (R)

District 123

Bob Lewis (R)

District 124

Martin Long (R)

District 125

Shannon Francis (R)

Republican Party (88)

Democratic Party (37)