India, Oct. 27 -- Avery Rowland is running for Kansas House District 2 in the 2026 midterms in November 3 elections. The Democrat shared her views exclusively with HT.com.

Rowland is facing Republican Daniel Muter and while she gears up for the showdown, the Democrat gave an insight into why she decided to run and the politics of her identity that has shaped her battle at large.

Rowland noted that she was amid a 'busy season' with elections approaching. She explained she'd 'always, kind of wanted to run for office'.

"I'm transgender, and my driver's license and identity is an issue in the state of Kansas to the government people, and I wanted to be in the room when laws are being made," Rowland said.

She was speaking of Kansas Senate ...