While most of the attention has been focused on statewide races for Kansas governor, secretary of state and attorney general, there's been some action down ballot for the 2026 elections that is quietly unfolding.
As of Wednesday, 56 candidates have filed to run for the Kansas House in 2026, including 35 Republicans and 21 Democrats. Already there are some notable seats to watch.
Republican state Rep. Will Carpenter of El Dorado said this week he would be retiring from the Legislature at the end of his term next year representing District 75.
Carpenter, chair of the House health committee . . .
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