ABOUT
Rooted in Olathe
I’m Allison Hougland—a real estate agent, mom, grandma, and proud lifelong Olathean. I had the honor of serving House District 15 in 2023–2024, and I’m running again because our district deserves a representative who listens, understands our community, and fights for our future.
Olathe has always been my home. My great-great grandparents settled here in 1859 after being forced out of Missouri for their anti-slavery beliefs, and the Houglands have called Olathe home ever since. I grew up next door to my grandparents along Old Highway 56, in a remote stretch where ours were the only two houses around.
My childhood was shaped by strong role models—especially my mom. She was a compassionate, self-sufficient woman who owned a small business called Greeting Service—essentially, the welcome wagon. She was the first person many new Olatheans met when they moved to town, and she made sure they felt at home. She knew everyone, which meant I couldn’t get away with much—but what I remember most is how deeply she cared for people. While my dad, a former state representative and judge, was respected in public life, it was my mom—through her warmth and generosity—who left a lasting impact on the people around her.
A Mother, a Businesswoman, a Fighter
When I became a single mother at 25, I leaned on the example my mother set. I’ve lived through divorce, worked full-time while raising a child, and navigated the challenges of child care, sick days, and an inflexible workforce. I’ve come through those experiences stronger, and I carry the lessons they taught me into everything I do.
Over the past decade, I’ve built my career as a real estate agent, helping families make one of the biggest investments of their lives. Nothing makes me prouder than seeing families begin to build generational wealth. But today, that dream is slipping away. With housing prices, rental costs, and mortgage rates on the rise—while wages stay stagnant—it’s getting harder for renters to become homeowners. I want to preserve the dream of homeownership for future generations, including my own grandchildren.
Why I Ran—And Why I’m Running Again
When I first ran for office in 2022, it was with everyday Kansans in mind—people working hard, raising families, and trying to get ahead. I know what it’s like to feel the squeeze of rising prices while your paycheck stays the same.
During my term, I fought to lower the cost of living—from housing to healthcare to utility bills—because no one should have to work two jobs just to stay afloat. I stood up for working families, defended public education, and pushed for policies that make life more affordable and fair.
What’s at Stake
Since leaving office, I’ve seen how quickly the needs of our district can be overlooked by a supermajority more focused on partisan agendas than practical solutions. While families in our community struggle with the rising cost of groceries, child care, rent, and health care, too many lawmakers in Topeka are busy playing politics instead of solving real problems.
Together, We Can Move Kansas Forward
This election is about who we are as a community—and who we want to be. I’m running to bring your voice back to the Capitol. Together, we can build a future that honors our past, reflects our values, and works for all of us.
