Navigate Elections Without Confusion
The TCI is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization serving Kansas
Vision
Create a more transparent and accessible political system in Kansas
Mission
Equip Kansans with nonpartisan information on election candidates and elected officials
Core Values
Provide clear and unbiased information rooted in integrity, impartiality, and transparency
We believe candidates deserve equal access to voters, and voters deserve to understand political stances of candidates related to their elected position before casting their vote.
What is the TCI?
We don’t care who you vote for, just that you vote
for candidates with beliefs that best fit your core
values
Morgan Zumbaugh, PhD
Executive Director & Co-Founder
I studied the TCI website before voting this past fall. Having in-depth, nonpartisan information about each candidate all in one place was wonderful. Because of the questions asked both in interviews and on the TC sheet, I felt like I really knew the candidates and was more prepared to enter the voting booth than any other time in my life.
Manhattan Community Member
I use the T.C. Sheets to find candidates who align with my values and will work in the best interest of me, my family and community. TCI helps me create a voting plan I am confident and excited about. Without a T.C. Sheet, a candidate isn’t getting my vote.
Manhattan Community Member
I think the TCI became a very useful resource in 2025 and I will be promoting it much more in the 2027 Manhattan City Election. Easy for candidates and voters to use with helpful information especially for new city voters.
Andrew Von Lintel
Manhattan City Commission
TCI in the Media
Listen to the story that sparked the TCI and learn more about our mission in this interview with our executive director.
Learn more about our approach and why developing this nonpartisan resource is important to our founders in this interview.
Our Approach
We help voters connect with candidates both personally and politically through two main resources.
Politics Not Included, a podcast that shares the personal stories and motivations of candidates beyond their politics, and Transparent Campaign (T.C.) Sheets, a public questionnaire that lets candidates openly share their goals and stances on issues directly with voters.
Snapshot of Political Stances
T.C. SheetsMeet the Person Behind the Headlines
Politics Not IncludedSupported Elections
Information on elected positions we support can always be viewed. Elected positions will shift to active pages in the year of an election. As we continue to grow, additional elected positions across Kansas will be added.
Transparent Campaign Initiative Inc.
The Transparent Campaign Initiative is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and does not support or oppose any political party or candidate.