About Janie

Jarrett holds a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing  from Pittsburg State University, a Master of Arts in English from the University of Missouri and multiple teacher certifications.  She has had a rich and storied career in education and group home and skilled nursing administration, all while supporting her husband on their family farm.  Jarrett says, "These experiences give me insight that many others do not bring to the table."

  Now more than ever, Kansans are thirsty for someone who is smart, grounded, and authentic.  According to her friends and colleagues, Janie Jarrett is that person.

When Jarrett is asked about her reasons for running, she said “I never imagined that I would be sixty-five and making a bid for the statehouse, but here I am.” Jarrett says she is tired of watching our Kansas legislatures repeatedly undervalue the investment of public schools and healthcare for the working poor. “Who is speaking up for our women and children, for the working poor and frail/elderly who need better healthcare options?” Jarrett asked. "And then when Roe v. Wade was overturned, I became increasingly concerned that my granddaughters would not have the right to govern their own healthcare decisions."

Jarrett explained that it’s one of those moments where I feel like a mother who has repeatedly  shouted at the base of the staircase, “Don’t make me come up there,” but the folks upstairs didn’t listen.”  According to her campaign committee, Jarrett’s filing as a candidate for Kansas House of Representatives is the first step in the stairway to making things better in Topeka.