# Three Democrats Battle for District 31 | Kansas City News

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Podcast: [Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559400)
Published: 2026-07-14T10:24:59+00:00
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## Resource

In Kansas’s competitive District Thirty-one, three Democratic candidates—Eli Woody, Paul Davidson, and Emily Hane—are battling it out for a seat left open by retiring Rep. Louis Ruiz, while Republican Dennis Grindel runs unopposed. Each candidate zeroes in on local pain points: property tax relief, affordable healthcare, public education, and flood-prone infrastructure. Woody, a teacher, champions school funding; Davidson, a musician, shares a heartbreaking story of a neighbor losing their home to taxes; and Hane, a nonprofit fundraiser, pushes for Medicaid expansion and food security. All three recognize the district’s financial stress, while Grindel, who lost in 2024, aims to deliver stability. This race isn’t just about politics—it’s about whether Topeka’s southeast corner gets the support it needs to thrive. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e1fcaadec4e1a7e4

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