Chris Mann seeks Kansas attorney general seat in 2026

Chris Mann, a Lawrence Democrat, is running for Kansas attorney general in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Kansas voters, including those in Sedgwick County, will choose between Mann and Republican Kris Kobach.

Mann, who says he is a former police officer and attorney, said he is running to refocus the office on protecting Kansans. According to his campaign website, Mann said the attorney general's office "hasn't been focused on protecting Kansans; it's been focused on grabbing headlines and scoring political points" over the past three and a half years.

The following information is drawn from Mann's campaign website and BallotReady profile data. Policy positions reflect the candidate's own statements.

Candidate information

Party: Democratic
Residence: Lawrence, Kansas
Education: Bachelor's degree in psychology, University of Kansas (2002); juris doctor, Washburn University (2010)
Family: Married to Ashley Mann, a cardiothoracic surgeon in Olathe. They have two children, Skylar and William.

Mann said he was a police officer with the Lawrence Police Department when a drunk driver struck him during a routine traffic stop in 2002. The crash ended his law enforcement career, according to his campaign biography. After physical therapy, he attended Washburn University Law School on a full-ride Koch Public Service Scholarship, Mann said.

Experience and public service

Police officer, Lawrence Police Department (through 2002), according to Mann
Prosecutor, Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office (2011–2013)
Prosecutor, Kansas Securities Commission (2014–2016)
Owner and attorney, Mann Law Firm, P.A. (2016–present)
Kansas advisory board chair, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (2011), according to Mann
Board chair, MADD National Board of Directors (2014–2020), according to Mann

On the issues

Consumer protection: Mann said he would protect consumers from scams and fraud. He pointed to his time at the Kansas Securities Commission, where he said he prosecuted fraud cases and recovered money for Kansans.

Youth suicide prevention: Mann said he would prioritize and expand the attorney general's Division of Youth Suicide Prevention. He cited suicide as the leading cause of death for Kansans aged 10 to 17, a rate he said is well above the national average.

Drug crisis: Mann said more than 2,000 Kansans have died from fentanyl overdoses. He said he would target drug traffickers, support law enforcement, ensure communities have naloxone available and strengthen prevention and treatment programs.

Elder abuse: Mann cited nearly 22,000 cases of suspected elder abuse reported in fiscal year 2025, which he said represents a nearly 17% increase since 2023. He said he would work to protect the elderly from abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Law enforcement resources: Mann said he would ensure local communities have the resources they need to investigate and prosecute crimes. He also said he would focus on recruiting and retaining quality law enforcement through better training.

Mann also outlined plans to create a Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources within the attorney general's office and to address threats to children from unregulated online AI chatbots.