My name is Dar'shun Kendrick, and I am running for Re-Election to support YOU and the over 60,000 residents of House District 95. For over 10 years, I have fought tirelessly to represent all those who deserve to have their voices heard, and the fight is not over yet.
If you'd like to have YOUR voice heard, I'd love to speak with you. If you are a constituent of mine, I would like to hear from you.
Book time with me below.
My 2025-2026 Legislative Agenda
I AM
HIRING
The office of State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick is looking for a 2026 Legislative Aide!
Drafting weekly email blasts to constituents
Helping organize events in the District and under the gold dome.
Assisting Rep. Kendrick with legislation, including:
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Drafting memos
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Preparing for committee hearings and debates
Supporting constiuent services and requests
Working with other team members to implement Rep. Kendrick’s 2026 vision
Being IN OFFICE at the Capitol 15 hours/week
Interested? Email your Resume & a Letter of Interest to Chief of Staff Kristen Rafuse by OCTOBER 22ND.
Platform
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Violence Prevention Programs: Invest in youth mentorship, after-school programs, and community violence interruption initiatives to address root causes before crime occurs.
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Emergency Response Expansion: Ensure communities have access to timely emergency response by strengthening partnerships with firefighters, EMTs, and mental health crisis teams.
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Technology & Transparency: Use modern technology to improve efficiency and accountability, while protecting civil liberties. HB 478
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Community-Centered Policing: Support initiatives that build trust between law enforcement and residents, including expanded training in de-escalation, bias awareness, and mental health crisis response. HB 16, HB 17, HB 21
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Small Business Growth: Provide access to capital, tax incentives, and training for small business owners, especially women- and minority-owned enterprises. HR 6, HB 8, HB 1257, HB 1138
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Workforce Development: Expand job training and apprenticeship programs to prepare workers for high-demand industries like technology, green energy, and healthcare. HB 7, HB 14, HB 512, HB 1195
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Fair Wages & Benefits: Support policies that encourage living wages, paid family leave, and retirement security.
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Lower the cost of insurance: Advocate for policies that support lowering insurance barriers to access to insurance as well as premiums for families HB 345, HB 477
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Smart Sentencing Reform: Advocate for fair sentencing that distinguishes between violent and non-violent offenses, reducing mass incarceration. HB 496
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Rehabilitation & Reentry: Expand access to education, vocational training, and mental health services in correctional facilities to prepare individuals for successful reentry. HB 497
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Juvenile Justice: Prioritize rehabilitation over punishment for young people, with a focus on mentorship and alternatives to detention. HB 258, HB 88, HB 1110, HB 1137
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Accountability & Equity: Ensure equal treatment under the law regardless of race, income, or background through transparency, oversight, and data-driven policy. HB 171
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Protect Renters & Homeowners: Strengthen protections against unfair evictions, predatory lending, and housing discrimination. HB 715, HB 419, HB 903
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Support for the Unhoused: Expand wraparound services—such as job training, addiction treatment, and mental health care—for individuals experiencing homelessness.
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Pathways to Homeownership: Provide down payment assistance, financial literacy training, and support for first-time homebuyers to build generational wealth
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