MANHATTAN, KS – Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Voters Organized To Elect Farm Bureau Friends (VOTE FBF) political action committee has announced its endorsement of Joe Claeys for the Kansas State Senate in District 27, which includes west Wichita and Maize.
KFB President Joe Newland emphasized the rigorous endorsement process, stating, “Candidates earn a VOTE FBF endorsement by visiting with our members and demonstrating they understand the issues farmers and ranchers face. County Farm Bureau boards across the state have been working for months talking to and vetting candidates to provide grassroots feedback to VOTE FBF.”
Joe Claeys expressed his gratitude for the endorsement, saying, “I am honored to receive the support of the Kansas Farm Bureau. Agriculture is the backbone of our state’s economy, and I am committed to advocating for policies that support our farmers and ranchers. In the State Senate, I will work tirelessly to address the unique challenges facing rural communities and ensure that the voice of Kansas agriculture is heard loud and clear.”
Since 1993, VOTE FBF has endorsed and supported candidates who support KFB policy and understand the needs of Kansas agriculture. The 10-member VOTE FBF board values the recommendations of members across the state based on their personal interactions with candidates.