Joe Claeys

Joe Claeys is an American politician and former school psychologist serving as a member of the Kansas Senate for the 27th district since 2025. Before entering politics, he worked as a school psychologist for 16 years and taught at Wichita State University for six years. In the legislature, Claeys has taken a moderate stance on social issues, notably opposing a bill that would have restricted the use of preferred names and pronouns in schools, citing concerns over government overreach and potential litigation. He has also supported economic initiatives, such as sales tax exemptions for data center construction.