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Sara Hart Weir (born September 23, 1981) is an Olathe born not-for-profit CEO and congressional candidate running for the seat of U.S. Representative from Kansas's 3rd congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, she faces a primary election on August 4th, 2020 against four other Republican Candidates. Kansas' 3rd congressional seat is currently held by Rep. Sharice Davids (D), who assumed office in 2018

Weir is the former President & C.E.O. of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). As a conservative C.E.O., pro-life leader and national disability advocate, Weir's entire life has been centered around fighting for people born with pre-existing conditions and giving a voice to the voiceless- all inspired by her best friend of twenty years, Kasey, who has Down syndrome. Sara has always deployed an "in the trenches" leadership style by engaging directly with her constituents - meeting with families from the Down syndrome in their local communities, in classrooms, visiting their places of employment and around their kitchen tables. Sara led the advocacy effort behind the passage of the landmark, historical Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act in 2014- obtaining the support of 85% of the entire US Congress. The ABLE Act establishes tax-free savings accounts for people with disabilities and is hailed as the most significant legislation for the disability community since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).