Calling Rep. Kevin Yoder. While hundreds of his constituents, including Johnson County students, teachers and parents attended a student-led town hall over the weekend, Kevin Yoder couldn’t even be bothered to show up. Instead, his constituents learned he would be a ‘no-show’ in the local press and went ahead and held the town hall without him.
“If Kevin Yoder can’t give Kansas students, parents and teachers the time of day, he needs to look for another line of work,” said DCCC Spokesperson Rachel Irwin. “Kevin Yoder gives plenty of face time to Party leaders, donors and Washington insiders, but when it comes to serving his community he’s a ‘no-show.’ Given the enthusiasm on the ground, it’s very clear this type of behavior will be remembered at the polls.”
Read about the widespread backlash here:
KCTV 5: Yoder does not attend March for Our Lives KC’s town hall, releases statement
“The only candidate who has not replied or expressed any interest is republican candidate . . . Kevin Yoder,” the release said.
“He is our elected congressman,” Shabina Kavimandan said. “As an elected official his first and foremost duty is responsiveness towards his constituents.”
KS City Star: ‘We want dialogue’: Students disappointed Kevin Yoder won’t show at town hall on guns
Ma said she was caught off guard by Yoder’s campaign informing the media of its decision to skip the event before telling the students. Yoder’s campaign did not immediately respond to a follow-up.
“As a representative of Kansas, we think it’s literally his job to be attending town halls like this.”
KCUR: Despite Yoder No-Show, Kansas High Schoolers Host ‘Town Hall For Our Lives’
Moderator Kevin Kinsella, debate teacher at J.C. Harmon High School, asked the cardboard cut-out of Yoder if he plans to continue to accept money from the NRA.
“His silence tells me all I need to know,” Kinsella said.