UPDATED: Filing deadline for House candidates arrives : Who’s in, who’s out

(UPDATED  to add a candidate in House District 30, include comment from Republicans and correct link to Poetter Parshall web site)

The filing deadline for Kansas House candidates passed at noon Monday.

There were 261 candidates who  filed for House seats, including 136 Republicans and 125 Democrats.

There are 25 Republican primaries and 18 Democratic primaries.

The llist could change since one Democratic candidate has filed an objection to not being placed on the ballot in House District 122, an issue that could be settled by June 12.

Most notably on Monday, former Democratic state Rep. Jason Probst of Hutchinson filed to run again in the 102nd House District. He was unseated by Republican Rep. Kyler Sweely two years ago.

And Republican state Rep. Chuck Smith of Pittsburg withdrew on Monday after serving in the House for four terms in two separate stints.

And Republican state Rep. Carl Turner of Leawood didn’t file for reelection after serving three terms in the House.

State Rep. Brandon Woodard of Overland Park, the top Democrat in the House, proclaimed the number of House Democratic candidates was a record for the caucus.

“When I was elected leader, I promised our caucus that we would build the team and infrastructure needed to recruit the strongest roster of community-rooted statehouse candidates Kansas has ever seen,” Woodard said.

“Today, we delivered on that promise.”

The Republicans scoffed at the claim.

“Many of the candidates are familiar faces who have already been rejected by Kansas voters,” the Republican House Campaign Committee said in a statement issued Tuesday.

“Somehow Kansas Democrats think they can accomplish something new with a cabal of retreads and rejects.

“The agenda is certainly familiar: high property taxes, wasteful spending and policies that consistently fail to connect with Kansas voters.”

One of the hottest primaries in the state could be in House District 42 where Leavenworth County Commissioner Mike Stieben is making another run against Republican incumbent Lance Neelly. Stieben lost to Neelly in the 2024 primary by 37 votes.

Another Republican primary worth watching will be in Olathe, where retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas Palenski is in a primary against Rep. Mike Storm to see who will replace the late John Resman. Precinct committee leaders picked Storm to fill out Resman’s term earlier this year.

Also in House District 5, Republican Rep. Courtney Sappington of Baldwin City is facing a primary challenge from Courtney Crawford of Paola who opposes data centers and has called for a moratorium on their development. Republican Spring Hill School Board member Jon Chitwood has joined the race.

And in House District 71, Republican state Rep. Steven Howe of Salina is facing a primary challenge from entrepreneur Jay Vanier, who is already criticizing the incumbent for voting against “major pro-growth legislation.”

On the Democratic side, there is Brandon Whipple’s attempt to return to the Legislature in a primary election against Democratic incumbent Henry Helgerson of Eastborough, who has the support of the top Democrat in the House.

In suburban Johnson County, there are two Democrats from Overland Park – C. Edward Young and Sara Kiewiet – battling it out in a primary to face Republican state Rep. Sean Tarwater of Stilwell in House District 27.

Young is an aviation attorney and previously served as director of aviation for the state. Kiewiet has a sales background who also worked previously as an attorney and earned her law degree from Ohio State University.

And in Kansas City, there are four Democrats running to replace longtime Democratic state Rep. Louis Ruiz in House District 31, including a Unified Government commissioner, a professional vocalist and a candidate who ran for the Legislature in another district in 2024 and lost.

Also, Democratic state Rep. Ford Carr of Wichita, who has been no stranger to controversy during his term in the Legislature, has drawn a primary challenge.

Bonita Gooch, the editor of The Community Voice newspaper in Wichita and the daughter of the late state Sen.  Ulysses Lee “Rip” Gooch, a pioneer for African Americans in aviation, filed to run against Carr.

Now on to the latest filings, although in some isolated cases we did not hear back from candidates and they didn’t have much of an internet presence or were lacking contact information.

In some cases, information about candidates was collected from party officials. We provided additional context only for races that were competitive.

This list will be updated as more candidates file and information about them comes available.

District 1
Rep. Dale Helwig, Republican, Columbus

District 2
Avery Rowland, Democrat, Girard
Rep. Ken Collins, Republican, Mulberry
Daniel Muter, Republican, Pittsburg
Collins has been in the House since 2019. He serves on the insurance, local government and transportation committees. Rowland is a transgender Kansan from Girard. “Corporations are not people. I want to serve you, not corporate interests. I want to represent you, the working class Kansan. I will fight for you in Topeka. I believe in truth, honesty, and hard work.” Muter said on Facebook he was a pastor for 30 years before retiring from the full-time ministry. “That experience taught me to listen, lead, and work with people from all walks of life—and showed me the harm caused by pushing God, through whom all things are possible, out of our lives.” He said he and his wife worked for the Pittsburg school district for more than a decade. He said protecting property rights and lowering property taxes must be priorities. Collins had $7,152 in cash on hand at the end of last year. President Donald Trump won 70.4% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won 58% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 39% of the vote.

District 3
Isaiah Harris, Democrat, Pittsburg
Isys Galindo, Democrat, Pittsburg
D.J. Perry, Republican, Pittsburg
Incumbent Republican Rep. Chuck Smith of Pittsburg withdrew Monday and is not running for reelection. Harris said on his website that he works full time at a grocery store and helps support his wife’s in-home day care. He said his “lived experience has taught him how tough it is for families to pay their bills and to find affordable childcare, both growing up poor and seeing it all around him in his adulthood. He earned a degree from Pittsburg State and stayed rooted in the place that raised him.” Galindo just completed a freshman year at Pittsburg State and is studying political science. Perry sits on the Pittsburg City Commission. He’s a retired master sergeant from the Kansas National Guard. Perry joined the National Guard in 1999. He graduated at the top of his class and was awarded Honor Graduate. In 2004, he entered full-time military service through the Active Guard/Reserve program. Donald Trump won 56.4% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democrat Kamala Harris won 41.8% of the vote in this district. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 51% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 46% of the vote here.

District 4
Rep. Rick James, Republican, La Cygne

District 5
Henry Johns, Democrat, Lawrence
Rep. Courtney Sappington, Republican, Baldwin City
Courtney Crawford, Republican, Paola
Jon Chitwood, Republican, Spring Hill
Sappington won a precinct election to replace Carrie Barth in the House. Johns lost to Barth in 2024 with 32% of the vote. Crawford opposes data centers and has called for a moratorium on their development. She wants to cut property taxes, shrink government, protect property rights and defend parental rights. Sappington has previously described herself as a “bonafide conservative” who is pro-life and supports a “freedom-based agenda” that promotes families and emphasizes deregulation and lower taxes. During the pandemic, Sappington advocated for health freedom issues in local schools and against mask and vaccine mandates. Chitwood is a member of the Spring Hill School Board. An alumnus of Haskell Indian Nations University, Chitwood has a bachelor’s in communication studies from the University of Kansas. In his initial career, he focused on building and managing global payment solutions for government and commercial clients. Currently, he is dedicated to his second career as an agricultural producer.  President Donald Trump won the district with about 64% of the vote in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won the district with 52% of the vote in the 2022 governor’s race. Johns, a substitute teacher with more than 40 years in health care, filed to run again. He lost to Barth in 2024 with 32% of the vote. A Lawrence resident, Johns spent almost 12 years as a supervisory program specialist at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. 

District 6
Frank Henderson, Democrat, Louisburg
Rep. Samantha Poetter Parshall,  Republican, Paola
Henderson describes himself as an Army veteran, a father of six and a union member for 27 years. “Frank knows what it means to put in the work, stand up for others, and fight for a fair deal. He believes politics should be like good negotiations: honest, practical, and no BS,” he writes on his website. Poetter Parshall has been in the House since 2021. She defeated Democrat Elena Super with about 71% of the vote in 2024. President Donald Trump won 69% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt got 59% here in the 2022 governor’s race

District 7
Taylor Moreland, Democrat, Parsons
Leland Crooks, Democrat, Parsons
Thomas Douglas Allen, Republican, Parsons
Incumbent Dan Goddard is not seeking reelection. Moreland is a case coordinator and caregiver in the Kansas foster care system. Crooks is a small-business owner and sits on the Parsons City Commission. Allen served four years as a Labette County commissioner and 32 years as an attorney. He graduated from Westmont College in 1974 and served 13 years as a police officer in Los Angeles County, achieving the rank of captain. President Donald Trump carried this district with 67% of the vote. Derek Schmidt received about 57% of the vote in this district in 2022.

District 8
Rep. Chris Croft, Republican, Overland Park
Megan Phillips, Democrat, Overland Park
Phillips is a licensed clinical psychologist and behavioral health executive. She is a clinical program director at Larned State Hospital. Croft is the House majority leader and will run for House speaker later this year if he’s reelected. Croft reported raising $81,950 last year and had $82,618 in cash on hand at the end of the year. President Donald Trump won 52.3% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris received 46.2%. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 52% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 47% of the vote here.

District 9
Rep. Fred Gardner, Republican, Garnett

District 10
Rep. Suzanne Wikle, Democrat, Lawrence
TJ Campsey, Democrat, Lawrence
Campsey said he is an activist and a member of the Communist Party. Campsey said he is a brewer at Free State brewery and has been politically active for decades. He said he has been registered as a Democrat since 2022. He said this is his first run for office. Wikle had $18,367 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Wikle has a background in health and human services issues, including Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act and nutrition assistance. Her career included seven years at Kansas Action for Children. She is seeking a second term in the House.

District 11
Rep. Ron Bryce, Republican, Coffeyville

District 12
Marci Laffen, Republican, Sedan
Pete Ferrell, Democrat, Beaumont
Rep. Doug Blex is not seeking reelection. Laffen said she was asked by Blex to run for the seat. Laffen said she has a bachelor’s in nursing that she’s had for more than 30 years. Laffen said she has been “active as a grassroots leader and engaged in policy discussions at the city, county, and state level for years and feels that the timing is perfect for her to take this next step.” Ferrell is a rancher and an environmentalist. President Donald Trump won 81.2% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won 72% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 25% of the vote.

District 13
Rep. Duane Droge, Republican, Eureka
Mark Remmert, Democrat, Emporia
Droge is seeking a third term in the Kansas House. He won his last election in 2024 when he defeated a Democrat with 80% of the vote. He raised $11,851 during 2025 and had $9,134 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Remmert has a bachelor’s in geology and geophysics from the University of Wyoming. He was the former president of the board of trustees at Flint Hills Technical College. He is co-founder and chief executive officer of Green Dot Bioplastics, which develops and commercializes high performance, cost effective, biodegradable polymers. President Donald Trump won 77.7% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won 67% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race.

District 14
Rep. Charlotte Esau, Republican, Olathe
Sherry Giebler, Democrat, Olathe
Giebler filed by petition to get on the ballot to run in House District 14. Esau made a comeback in 2024 after she was upset in 2022 by Democrat Dennis Miller. Esau ran against Miller in 2024 and defeated him with about 51% of the vote as the House GOP expanded its supermajority. Giebler ran for the Kansas Senate in 2024 and lost to Republican Doug Shane of Louisburg, who received 59% of the vote. Esau raised $14,265 last year and had $13,454 on hand at the end of 2025. Kamala Harris won 50.4% of the vote in this district while President Donald Trump won 47.9%. Kelly won 56% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Schmidt won 42% of the vote here.

District 15
Rep. Lauren Bohi, Republican, Olathe
Allison Hougland, Democrat Olathe
Hougland served in the House in 2023-24 after defeating Matt Bingesser in 2022. She lost her reelection bid to Bohi in 2024 by 106 votes. President Donald Trump won House District 15 with 49.2% of the vote in 2024. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won the district with about 54% of the vote. Bohi had $32,770 in cash on hand at the end of the year while raising $29,816 during 2025. Hougland has reported raising $14,622 with $27,126 in cash on hand at the end of the year.

District 16
Rep. Linda Featherston, Democrat, Overland Park

District 17
Rep. Jo Ella Hoye, Democrat, Lenexa
Jim Eschrich, Republican, Lenexa
Eschrich ran against former state Rep. Tom Cox in the 2018 Republican primary and lost with about 24.5% of the vote. Eschrich says he’s running as a Republican under the banner “Focused on Solutions” to “bring fresh, common-sense leadership to Topeka.” He said he will advocate for “a parents’ and teachers’ bill of rights that gives parents real transparency, while providing teachers the tools and authority for safe, orderly classrooms; and effective measures to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous criminals, while fully respecting the Second Amendment and due process rights.” Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 55.3% of the vote in this district. President Donald Trump won 42.9%. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 61% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 37% of the vote here. Hoye said she just came off a session advocating for special education funding, school vaccine schedules based on science, mental health funding for schools, voting rights and affordable prescriptions. “I’m still up for the challenge of another term.”

District 18
Rep. Cindy Neighbor, Democrat, Shawnee
Robert Whitman, Republican, Shawnee
Neighbor beat Whitman in 2024 with 56% of the vote. She raised $14,049 during 2025 and had $28,302 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Neighbor is seeking a sixth consecutive term in the House. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 54.9% of the vote in this district. President Donald Trump won 42.9%. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 61% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 37% of the vote here.

District 19
Rep. Stephanie Sawyer Clayton, Democrat, Overland Park
Mark Hermes, Republican, Overland Park
Sawyer Clayton was first elected to the Legislature in 2012. She has bachelor’s in history from Emporia State University. She raised $14,620 last year and had $125,078 in cash on hand at the end of 2025. Hermes describes himself on his website as “pro child, pro parent, pro family, pro young adult, pro small business, pro work, pro constitutional law and order within limit of state.” In the past Clayton has had little trouble winning reelection when challenged in a general election. She defeated Hermes with 62% of the vote in 2024. In 2022, she won with 62% of the vote and in 2018, she received 59% of the vote. And in 2016, she won with almost 61% of the vote and two years before that, she won her general election with 65% of the vote. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 62.4% of the vote in this district. President Donald Trump won 36.1%. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 67% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 31% of the vote here.

District 20
Rep. Mari-Lynn Poskin, Democrat, Leawood

District 21
Rep. Jerry Stogsdill, Democrat, Prairie Village

District 22
Reed Krewson, Democrat, Overland Park
Democratic Rep. Lindsay Vaughn is not seeking reelection. Krewson is the president of Kansas Young Democrats. He has a bachelor’s in political science and Spanish from Kansas State University and a master’s in public administration from the University of Kansas. He works as an administrative services manager for the city of Overland Park in the Parks and Recreation Department. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 61.7% of the vote in this district. President Donald Trump won 36.4%. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 67% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 30% of the vote here.

District 23
Rep. Susan Ruiz, Democrat, Shawnee

District 24
Rep. Jarrod Ousley, Democrat, Merriam
Scott Speicker, Republican, Merriam
Ousley is seeking a seventh term in the Kansas House. He raised $13,126 last year and had $26,547 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Speicker said on his website he wants to repeal property taxes, abolish the state income tax, break up energy monopolies and invest in nuclear energy. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 63.5% of the vote in this district. President Donald Trump won 34.6%. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 70% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 28% of the vote here.

District 25
Rep. Rui Xu, Democrat, Westwood

District 26
Rep. Chip VanHouden, Republican, Spring Hill
Laura Johnson, Democrat, Olathe
Robert Collins, Democrat, Olathe
VanHouden is seeking a second term in the House. He previously served on the Spring Hill City Council. He has a bachelor’s in biology from Pittsburg State University and master’s in business administration from Baker University. He raised $14,800 last year and had $12,673 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Johnson is an administrative assistant and community volunteer. She’s been volunteering with the civic activist group Loud Light since 2024. Collins is an attorney who played a role in a case from 2009 in which Pfizer Inc. and one of its subsidiaries agreed to pay $2.3 billion to settle criminal and civil charges contending they illegally promoted certain prescription drugs, the Topeka Capital Journal reported. The case involved six whistleblowers, including Collins’ brother who was fired as a sales representative after he complained that co-workers were breaking the law, the newspaper reported. President Donald Trump won 55.9% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 42.3% of the vote. Republican Derek Schmidt won 49.1% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 48.5% of the vote. Independent candidate Dennis Pyle received 1.4% of the vote.

District 27
Rep. Sean Tarwater, Republican Stilwell
C. Edward Young, Democrat, Overland Park
Sara Kiewiet, Democrat, Overland Park
The chair of the House commerce committee is seeking his sixth term in the House. The lawmaker, who helped pilot the Chiefs incentives package through the Legislature, beat former Blue Valley Schools Superintendent Dave Benson in 2024 with 59% of the vote. Tarwater raised $42,050 during 2025 and had $24,668 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Young is an aviation attorney and previously served as director of aviation for the state. He was inducted into the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame in 2019. He received his bachelor’s from the University of Kansas in Latin American studies and sociology. He received a master’s in public administration from the University of Kansas. He also received his law degree from the University of Kansas. Kiewiet is a strategic sales director for RadarFirst. She also worked previously as an attorney and earned her law degree from Ohio State University. She has a bachelor’s from the University of Wyoming. President Donald Trump won 54% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 44.2% of the vote. Republican Derek Schmidt won 49.9% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race.

District 28
Alex Bergman, Republican, Overland Park
Bryan Mouber, Democrat, Overland Park
Republican state Rep. Carl Turner didn’t file for reelection. Bergman is the general manager for Bourgmont Winery in Bucyrus. He attended Johnson County Community College and the University of Kansas. He graduated from the College of William and Mary. Mouber’s practice is focused on working with heavily regulated industries. He earned his law degree from the University of Missouri in Kansas City. He has a bachelor’s in business from Georgetown University. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 51.9% of the vote in this district. President Donald Trump won 46.7% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 56% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 43% of the vote here.

District 29
Rep. Heather Meyer, Democrat, Overland Park.

District 30
Rep. Laura Williams, Republican, Lenexa
Amelia Wiederaenders, Democrat, Olathe
Tyler Holmes, Democrat, Lenexa
Zachary Hawkins, Democrat, Olathe
Williams has been in the House since 2023. She raised $28,890 during 2025 and had $21,125 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Holmes is an attorney who recently worked as the program manager for the American Bar Association’s Rule of Law Initiative. He has a law degree from the University of Kansas and a bachelor’s in history and political science from KU. He ran unsuccessfully for the House in 2008 against former Republican Rep. Pat Colloton of Leawood. Hawkins ran against Suzanne Wikle – now a state representative – in District 10 in Lawrence and finished with about 9% of the vote. Hawkins portrays himself as “a progressive Democrat who will fight for working families, small business growth, and fight corporate greed.” Wiederaenders says she has 16 years of experience working on political campaigns. She said she was a volunteer coordinator for Stacey Knoell’s campaign for the state Senate in 2024 and was the get-out-the-vote director for Prairie Roots in 2022. She earned bachelor’s in political science from Kansas State University and her master’s in public administration from the University of San Francisco. She has spent the past seven years serving as a caregiver for her grandmother, who is now 103. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 50.7% of the vote. President Donald Trump won 47.5% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 56% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 42% of the vote here.

District 31
Christian Ramirez, Democrat, Kansas City
Eli Woody, Democrat, Kansas City
Paul Davidson, Democrat, Kansas City
Emily Hane, Democrat, Kansas City
Dennis Grindel, Republican, Kansas City
Democratic incumbent Louis Ruiz is not running for reelection. Ramirez is a Unified Government commissioner. A couple years ago, Woody started out running for Congress but withdrew to run in House District 33. He lost with about 43% of the vote to Republican state Rep. Mike Thompson, who has since retired from the Legislature. Woody has worked for the National Speech & Debate Association as tournament services coordinator and diversity, equity and inclusion coordinator. He also was an assistant debate coach at Topeka High School. Davidson is a full-time working classical vocalist. He sings with the Kansas City Chorale and Kantorei KC. He is a voting member of the Recording Academy, which presents the Grammy awards. He was a soloist on two Grammy-Winning albums. Hane is a donor engagement officer for the University of Kansas. She has a bachelor’s in creative writing and political science from the University of Kansas. She has a master’s of public administration in nonprofit management. Grindel ran for the seat in 2024 and lost with 30% of the vote. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 67.1% of the vote. President Donald Trump won 31.2% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 74% of the vote in this district in the 2022

District 32
Rep. Pam Curtis, Democrat, Kansas City
Marco A. Medina Diaz, Democrat, Kansas City
Curtis had $21,225 in cash on hand at the end of the year after raising $10,623 during 2025. Curtis beat Republican Joe Quinn with about 74% of the vote in 2024. She garnered about 75% of the vote in her last primary election in 2020. Curtis has been in the House since 2014. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 69.4% of the vote. President Donald Trump won 29% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 75% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 23% of the vote here.

District 33
Romona Smith, Democrat, Kansas City
Emily Blanks,  Democrats, Bonner Springs
Rep. Carolyn Caiharr, Republican, Edwardsville
Blanks sits on the Bonner Springs City Council and is executive director of the Bonner Springs Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce. Smith describes herself a health care professional with a master’s in business administration with a concentration in health care management and a graduate certificate in health care leadership from Park University in Parkville, Missouri, where she also earned a bachelor’s in management and human resources. Caiharr is the mayor of Edwardsville. She won a precinct committee election earlier this year to replace Mike Thompson in the House. She had $17,609 in cash on hand at the end of the year. President Donald Trump won 51.6% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 46.8% of the vote. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 54% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 43% of the vote here.

District 34
Rep. Valdenia Winn, Democrat, Kansas City
CeCe Harlin, Republican, Kansas City
Winn has been in the House since 2001. The last time Winn was challenged by a Republican in 2022, she won with 79% of the vote. Winn raised $7,750 last year and had $679 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Harlin is a certified medical assistant and was previously a certified dialysis technician. She currently serves as a full-time caregiver for her mother, who is disabled. She recently enrolled at Johnson County Community College, where she’s taken law courses to better understand the legislative process. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 76.3% of the vote. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 82% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 16% of the vote.

District 35
Rep. Wanda Brownlee Paige, Democrat, Kansas City
Alex Sanchez, Republican, Kansas City
Lisa Walker Yeager, Republican, Kansas City
Two years ago, Brownlee Paige defeated the late Democratic state Rep. Marvin Robinson. She raised $7,250 during 2025 and had $6,457 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Walker Yeager ran for the Board of Public Utilities and the Unified Government Commission last year while she was facing charges of aggravated battery and unlawful use of a weapon after allegedly shooting a contractor outside her Kansas City, Kansas home, according to news reports. She lost both races.  Sanchez is a member of the Kansas City Community College Board of Trustees. “No tax breaks for billionaires while the average citizen carries an undue tax burden,” Sanchez posted on Facebook. “He also believes that there needs to be an end to the STAR bond fiascos. He believes private businesses should use their own money to expand their business.” Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 75.7% of the vote here. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 82% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 15% of the vote here.

District 36
Rep. Lynn Melton, Democrat, Kansas City
Brian Dickason, Republican, Kansas City
Melton had about $502 in cash on hand at the end of the year after raising $8,217. Melton previously worked as an assistant for former Unified Government Mayor David Alvey. She also owned a small business for 20 years. Dickason says on his website he has a career in auditing, accounting and technology. He has master’s in accountancy from Kansas State. He also has a bachelor’s in finance, management information systems and accounting from Kansas State. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 56.1% of the vote here.  President Donald Trump won 42.6% of the vote. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 64% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 33% of the vote. Melton won her last general election in 2024 with 61% of the vote. She beat former Republican state Sen. Kevin Braun with 62% of the vote in 2022.

District 37
Rep. Melissa Oropeza, Democrat, Kansas City
Connie Jo Henry, Republican, Kansas City
Henry says she’s a registered nurse with an associate degree of nursing from Baker University. She says she has credentials as a licensed practical nurse from Kaw Valley Area Vocational Technical School in Kansas City and as an emergency medical technician through Douglas County Ambulance Service in Lawrence. Oropeza has a bachelor’s from the University of Kansas School of Nursing. She also has a master’s in nursing. She graduated from the University of Missouri in Kansas City with a doctorate in nursing practice. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 57.6% of the vote here. President Donald Trump won 40.7% of the vote. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 64% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 32% of the vote here.

District 38
Rep. Timothy H. Johnson, Republican, Basehor
Richard Paz, Democrat, Leavenworth
Paz ran against Johnson in 2024 and lost with 34% of the vote. Johnson raised $9,720 during 2025 and finished the year with $9,869 in cash on hand. Johnson has been in the Legislature since 2021. President Donald Trump won 61.6% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 36.5% of the vote. Republican Derek Schmidt won 52% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 45% of the vote.

District 39
Rep. Angela Stiens, Republican, Shawnee
Zach Maier, Democrat, Lake Quivira
Stiens, a former member of the Shawnee City Council, has been in the Legislature since 2024. She is vice chair of the financial institutions committee. She raised $14,300 during 2025 and ended the year with $11,541 in cash on hand. Maeier is a former Google employee. President Donald Trump won 49.3% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 49% of the vote. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 55% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 43% of the vote here.

District 40
Rep. David Buehler, Republican, Lansing
Mike Stilwell, Democrat, Lansing
Buehler, chair of the House Social Services Budget Committee, has been in the Legislature since 2023. He is retired production manager at the Hallmark Cards plant in Leavenworth. He’ a retired U.S. Navy captain with 28 years of service. Buehler raised $23,350 during 2025 and had $43,847 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Stilwell is a pharmaceutical purchasing agent. President Donald Trump won 54.7% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 43.1% of the vote.  Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 50% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 46% of the vote here.

District 41
Ann Reinhart, Republican, Leavenworth
Jeff Pittman, Democrat, Leavenworth
Reinhart is a dental hygienist who has lived in Leavenworth for five years after living in Seattle most of her life. She also lived for two years in Minnesota before moving to Kansas. She describes herself on Facebook as a “Christian pro-life Republican candidate.” She is seeking to replace Pat Proctor, who is running for secretary of state. Pittman served two terms representing Kansas House District 41 from 2017 to 2020 before he was elected to the Kansas Senate. Pittman was elected to the Senate in 2020, serving one term before losing by 31 votes to Republican businessman Jeff Klemp two years ago. During the 2024 election, President Donald Trump carried the district with 57% of the vote compared to about 40% for Democrat Kamala Harris. Four years earlier before redistricting, Trump received 55% of the vote here compared to about 42% for Democrat Joe Biden. In 2022, Gov. Laura Kelly won the district with 50% of the vote to 45% for Derek Schmidt and 3% for Dennis Pyle.

District 42
Rep. Lance Neelly, Republican, Tonganoxie
Mike Stieben, Republican, Tonganoxie
Brandon Wendt, Democrat, Tonganoxie
Stieben is the Leavenworth County Commissioner who lost to Neelly by 37 votes in the 2024 GOP primary. Neelly had $14,932 in cash on hand at the end of the year. President Donald Trump won 61.9% of the vote in this district in 2024. Wendt is a union sheet metal worker.  Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 36.2% of the vote. Republican Derek Schmidt won 48.4% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 47.7% of the vote

District 43
Rep. Bill Sutton, Republican, Gardner
Kristen Schultz, Democrat, Gardner
Schultz is a former member of Gardner Edgerton school board. Schultz, who owns and operates a day care, has coordinated several political campaigns in recent years including three city council races, four school board races and two legislative races. Schultz was first elected to the school board in 2015 with about 68% of the vote. Schultz was reelected to the school board with about 63% of the vote in 2019. Sutton, chair of the House insurance committee, has been in the Legislature since he was elected to the House in 2012. He’s now in his seventh term in the Kansas House. He was unopposed in 2024. He raised $21,478 in 2025 and had $14,558 in cash on hand at the end of the year. President Donald Trump carried this district with 61% of the vote in 2024. Former Attorney General Derek Schmidt won 51.1% of the vote here in the 2022 governor’s race. Democrativ Gov. Laura Kelly received 45.9% of the vote.

District 44
Rep. Barbara Ballard, Democrat, Lawrence

District 45
Rep. Mike Amyx, Democrat, Lawrence

District 46
Rep. Brooklynne Mosley, Democrat, Lawrence

District 47
Mary T. Williams, Democrat, Meriden
Paula Newell Ellis, Republican, Meriden
Christopher W. Feuerborn, Republican, Ozawkie
Steven Scott, Republican, Ozawkie
Republican state Rep. Ron Ellis is not seeking reelection. His wife is running instead this year. Paula Ellis was educated as a registered nurse and obtained a master’s and doctorate degree. She’s had a 46-year career in health care. Feuerborn is a City Council member in Ozawki. He earned a degree in business management from Washburn University. He served in the Army where he flew Black Hawk helicopters in a medical evacuation unit during his service in Afghanistan. Williams has worked as a teacher leader consultant for the Kansas State department of education since 2019. She has a bachelor’s in education from Washburn University and a master’s as a licensed reading specialist from Emporia State University. She ran against Ron Ellis in 2024 and lost with 34% of the vote. President Donald Trump won 65.1% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 33% of the vote. Republican Derek Schmidt won about 50% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 46%. Independent Dennis Pyle won 3% of the vote here.

District 48
Rep. Dan Osman, Democrat, Overland Park

District 49
Rep. Nikki McDonald, Democrat, Olathe
Tricia Sinclair, Republican, Olathe
McDonald is seeking a second full two-year term after she was chosen by precinct committee leaders in 2024 to serve out the term of Brad Boyd. She defeated Republican Kurtis Ruf with 50.6% of the vote in 2024. McDonald raised $53,038 last year and had $31,733 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Sinclair is an assistant professor of business at Mid-America Nazarene University. She has a bachelor’s in accounting from the University of Kansas and a master’s in business administration from Mid-America Nazarene University. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 51.1% of the vote here. President Donald Trump received 46.9%. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 56% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 42% of the vote here.

District 50
Rep. Kyle McNorton, Republican, Topeka

District 51
Rep. Megan D. Steele, Republican, Manhattan

District 52
Rep. Jesse Borjon, Republican, Topeka
Toni Scalia, Democrat, Topeka
Borjon has been in the Legislature since 2021. He reported raising $15,878 during 2025 and had $46,436 in cash at the end of the year. Scalia ran against Republican Brenda Dietrich, now a state senator, for a seat in the House in 2018 and lost with  31% of the vote. Scalia is a retired professor of sociology as well as an author/writer. Scalia ran for the House in 2018 against Brenda Dietrich, now a state senator, and lost with about 31% of the vote. President Donald Trump won 50.6% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 47.8% of the vote. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 56% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 42% of the vote here.

District 53
Rep. Kirk Haskins, Democrat, Topeka

Rep. District 54
Rep. Ken Corbet, Republican, Topeka
Melvin Hicks, Republican, Topeka
Chris Tanner, Democrat, Topeka
Tanner is a former pastor, longtime community volunteer and current employee of the Kansas Historical Society. He lists his priorities as affordable health care, lowering property taxes, supporting public schools, workers and small businesses. He earned a bachelor’s in theology from Messenger Bible Seminary. He is a maintenance specialist at the Kansas Historical Society. He also is a radio host on the Newness of Life broadcast and as an associate pastor at Carbondale Cornerstone Church. Corbet reported raising $15,504 during 2025 and ended the year with $26,533 in cash on hand. President Donald Trump won 66% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 31.9% of the vote. Republican Derek Schmidt won 53% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 44% of the vote.

District 55
Rep. Tobias Schlingensiepen, Democrat, Topeka
Zinaia Armstead, Democrat, Topeka
Lanell Griffith, Republican, Topeka
Schlingensiepen has been in the House since 2023.  Since 2005, he has served as the senior pastor of the First Congregational Church in Topeka. He has served as the treasurer for the Kansas Democratic Party and also ran unsuccessfully for Congress and the Kansas Senate. He raised $38,461 in 2025 and ended the year with  $55,803 in the bank. Armstead is a licensed master social worker and community advocate. Her professional background has focused on helping individuals and families navigate mental health, traumatic brain injury services, crisis support and community-based resources. She has a master’s in social work from Washburn University. She also has a bachelor’s in youth services and mental health from Washburn. Griffith is chair of the Shawnee County Republican Party. She has a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Kinesiology from Kansas State University. She ran for the Topeka City Council in 2017 and lost with about 27% of the vote. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 60.6% of the vote here. President Donald Trump received 37.1%. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 70% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 27% of the vote here.

District 56
Rep. Virgil Weigel, Democrat Topeka
Braeden Curwick, Democrat, Topeka
Elvin Fajardo, Republican, Topeka
Weigel has been in the House since 2017. He defeated the wife of Republican state Sen. Rick Kloos in 2024 with about 55% of the vote. He raised $1,250 last year and had $7,376 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Curwick describes himself on his website as a 28-year-old elected Shawnee County Democrat precinct committee person in Topeka, vice president of Shawnee County Young Democrats and member of Teamster local 696. He wants to raise the minimum wage and seeks protections against artificial intelligence, among other things. He also wants to eliminate “anti-union laws.” Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 53.7% of the vote here. President Donald Trump received 44.4%. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 64% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 34% of the vote here.

District 57
Rep. John Alcala, Democrat, Topeka

District 58:
Rep. Alexis Simmons, Democrat, Topeka
Michael Mathewson, Republican, Topeka
Simmons defeated Mathewson in 2024 with 64% of the vote. Simmons, the former director of communications for the House Democrats, raised $1,450 during 2025 and had $1,905 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 60.7% of the vote here. President Donald Trump received 37.3%. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 68% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 29% of the vote here.

District 59
Michael Lewis, Democrat, Ottawa
Rep. Rebecca Schmoe, Republican, Ottawa
Lewis ran against Schmoe in 2024 and lost by about 45 percentage points. He’s now running again. Schmoe raised $8,917 during 2025 and had $13,736 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Lewis raised $80 last year and had $916 in cash on hand at the end of the year. President Donald Trump won 68.7% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won 56% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 40.5% of the vote.

District 60
Rep. Mark Schreiber, Republican, Emporia
Madison Glover, Democrat, Emporia
Schreiber has been in the House since 2017. He raised $10,707 during 2025 and had $27,843 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Schreiber won his last general election in 2024 with 58% of the vote. He won his Republican primary that year with 64% of the vote. Glover is a shelter coordinator at a domestic violence shelter. President Donald Trump won 50.3% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 47.5% of the vote. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly carried this district with about 59% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Attorney General Derek Schmidt received about 38% of the vote.

District 61
Rep. Francis Awerkamp, Republican, St. Marys
Robert Thomas, Republican, Wamego
Thomas ran against Awerkamp as a Libertarian in 2024 and lost by about 30 percentage points. He’s now taking another shot, this time as a Republican. Awerkamp raised $4,550 last year and had $3,175 in cash on hand at the end of 2025. President Donald Trump won 71.8% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won 58% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 37% of the vote.

District 62
Rep. Sean M. Willcott, Republican, Holton

District 63
Rep. Allen Reavis, Republican, Atchison
Adam Booth, Democrat, Wathena
Reavis is seeking a second term in the House. He raised $20,624 during 2025 and had $20,205 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Reavis served 13 years on the Atchison city commission, including five as mayor. He also served on the Atchison County Commission. He still performs dentistry part time after working as a full time dentist for 40 years. Booth is the union president of the local chapter of the Communication Workers of America. He sits on the Wathena City Council. President Donald Trump won 72.1% of the vote in this district in 2024. Former Republican Attorney General Derek Schmidt carried House District 63 in the 2022 governor’s race with 58% of the vote. Gov. Laura Kelly received 35% of the vote, followed by Sen. Dennis Pyle with 6.2%.

District 64
Rep. Bill Bloom, Republican, Clay Center

District 65
Rep. Shawn Chauncey, Republican, Junction City
Tiffany Naccarato, Republican, Junction City
Naccarato is nurse practitioner. She earned her bachelor’s in nursing from Wichita State, a master’s in nursing from Simmons College in Boston and a doctorate in nursing from Fort Hays State. She works in the cardiology department for Stormont Vail at its Manhattan campus. Chauncey reported raising $4,000 last year and had $4,041 in cash on hand at the end of 2025. President Donald Trump won 56.3% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 41.4% of the vote. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 52% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 44% of the vote here.

District 66
Rep. Sydney Carlin, Democrat, Manhattan
Noah Perry, Republican, Manhattan
Last summer, Perry posted on Facebook that he was pursuing a biomedical engineering degree at Kansas State. He said he served as a senator in the Student Governing Association and is particularly interested in fighting human trafficking and child abuse. “I’m a pro-life, pro-Second Amendment Christian who hears the words ‘property taxes’ and starts looking for the nearest harbor to throw tea in,” he says on his website. He did not report raising any money in 2025. Carlin has been in the House since 2003. She’s been unopposed in the last three general elections. Carlin had $8,101 in cash on hand as of the end of last year. Carlin won her last general election in 2018 with 77% of the vote. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 61% of the vote here. President Donald Trump received 36.5%. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 72% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 25% of the vote here.

District 67
Brenda Bandy, Democrat, Manhattan
Stacy Kohlmeier, Republican, Manhattan
Kaleb James, Republican, Manhattan
Republican incumbent Angel Roeser of Manhattan is not seeking reelection. Bandy is co-founder and executive director of the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition. Kohlmeier is a recently retired business leader from the Florence Corp. James ran for this seat in 2024 and lost to Roeser in the Republican primary with 49% of the vote. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 51.3% of the vote here. President Donald Trump received 46.1%. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won about 61% of the vote here in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won about 37% of the vote here.

District 68
Rep. Nathan Butler, Republican, Junction City
Desree Pettera, Republican, Junction City
Pettera describes herself as an “America First” candidate who is “very pro-life” and stands “firmly for the Second Amendment.” She opposes government growth.  She is a graduate McCook Community College and the University of Nebraska at Kearney. “I will not stand ‘politically correct’ and I will do my best to share this area’s values in Topeka.” Butler had about $1,400 in cash on hand at the end of 2025. Butler was removed as chair of the veterans committee by the House speaker after he refused to go along with a mid-decade plan to draw new congressional districts. President Donald Trump won 66.1% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 32% of the vote. Republican Derek Schmidt won about 51% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 45% of the vote.

District 69
Rep. Clarke Sanders, Republican, Salina
Miranda Bachman, Democrat, Salina
Megan Rico, Democrat, Salina
Sanders has been in the Legislature since 2021. He serves on the House tax, Federal & State Affairs, welfare reform and child welfare committees. He raised $3,650 last year and had $4,055 in the bank at the end of 2025. Bachman is a home health aide and is co-founder and president of the Kansas Impact Coalition, which says it’s dedicated to “empowering our community by providing essential resources, education, support and health initiatives.” The group says its goal is to create a “strong and inclusive society where we all have a chance to thrive.” Rico is a health educator for Saline County. She has an associate degree in nursing science from Brown Mackie College in Salina. She previously worked as the director of nursing at a retirement home in McPherson. President Donald Trump won 65.9% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 32.4% of the vote. Republican Derek Schmidt won 51% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 45% of the vote.

District 70
Kylie Christine Kilmer, Democrat, Abilene
Rep. Greg Wilson, Republican, Abilene
Brandon Rein, Republican, Abilene
This seat was held previously by Republican Scott Hill, who is now serving in the Senate. Wilson, the incumbent, raised $900 last year and had $878 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Kilmer works in field services for the Kansas School for the Blind and is a member Abilene school board. She has a bachelor’s in recreation therapy from Pittsburg State University and a master’s in special education/visual disabilities from Northern Illinois University. She told the Abilene newspaper that her top issues were fully funding public education, supporting rural hospitals and public health, government transparency, and making life affordable for the middle and working class. She reported raising $4,260 last year and had $3,065 at the end of 2025.  Rein is the mayor of Abilene. Last year, he lost a precinct committee election to Wilson 40-30. Rein has been on the Abilene City Commission since 2020, including stints as mayor and vice mayor. He was a member of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Leaders class of 2022. He studied agricultural economics at Kansas State, where he was treasurer of the College Republicans. President Donald Trump won 76.3% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won 61% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 35% of the vote. President Donald Trump won 76.3% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won 61% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 35% of the vote.

District 71
Rep. Steve Howe, Republican, Salina
Jay Vanier, Republican, Salina
Jerry Lonergan, Democrat, Salina
Howe has been in the Legislature since 2021. He raised $4,500 last year and had $3,565 in the bank at the end of 2025. Vanier describes himself as an entrepreneur who graduated from Kansas State University and Washburn University School of Law. On his website, Vanier criticizes Howe for voting against “major pro-growth legislation designed to attract investment, support housing, create jobs, revitalize communities, and expand the tax base.” Lonergan previously was executive director of the Flint Hills Regional Council and worked as a contract researcher. For 12 years, he was the associate director of the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City. He has a bachelor’s in economics from the University of Missouri at Kansas City and a master’s in public administration from the University of Kansas. He is now self employed as a writer and artist. President Donald Trump won 64.1% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 34.2% of the vote.  Republican Derek Schmidt won 52% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 46% of the vote.

District 72
Rep. Avery Anderson, Republican, Newton
Michael Stavola, Republican, Newton
Matthew Smith, Democrat, Newton
Stavola is a former reporter for the Wichita Eagle. He worked at the Eagle from 2019 until April and before that was a staff writer at the Hutchinson News from 2017 to 2019. He worked for the Pittsburg Morning Sun from 2015 to 2017. Smith describes himself as a small business owner and a heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician. He said he was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and grew up in the Chicago suburbs before his family moved to Kansas in the mid-1990s. Anderson is seeking his fourth term in the Kansas House. He was chair of the fundraising arm of the House Republican caucus in 2024 when the GOP picked up three seats. During the 2024 election cycle, the Republican House Campaign Committee raised more than $1.5 million. Anderson personally raised $13,900 last year and had $14,702 in cash on hand at the end of the year. President Donald Trump won 60.3% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 37.9% of the vote. Republican Derek Schmidt won about 49% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received about 47% of the vote.

District 73
Bobby Joe Robertson Jr., Democrat, McPherson
Lori Shultz, Republican, Lindsborg
Shultz was picked in 2024 to serve out the term of the late Les Mason. She is the wife of former state Sen. Clark Shultz, who is now executive director of the Health Care Stabilization Fund. Robertson is a financial analyst and owns a small business. Roberston previously served on the Windom City Council. Republican incumbent Rick Wilborn is not seeking reelection. President Donald Trump won 67.6% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 30.5% of the vote. Republican Derek Schmidt won 57% of the vote here in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 40% of the vote.

District 74
Rep. Mike King, Republican, Hesston
Craig Andres, Republican, Goessel
Michele L. Ediger, Democrat, Walton
King, the former secretary of transportation during Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration, is seeking a second term in the Kansas House. He won his general election in 2024 with 71% of the vote. King raised $12,402 during 2025 and had $11,761 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Ediger is a community organizer and co-founder of a community organization focused on civic engagement called Resistance Labs. President Donald Trump won 65.9% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 32% of the vote. Former Attorney General Derek Schmidt carried this district with about 55% of the vote. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received about 42% of the vote.

District 75
Tyler Coats, Republican, El Dorado
Javion Napier, Republican Towanda
Randy Quinn, Democrat, El Dorado
Republican incumbent Will Carpenter is not running for reelection. Coats is the legislative director for House Speaker Dan Hawkins. Coats also has worked as a senior legislative assistant for the National Rifle Association. Coats reported raising $3,250 last year and had the same amount in cash on hand. Napier has received acclaim for his work helping the less affluent, starting a hot dog stand in his driveway to raise money for the homeless. The Wichita Eagle reported in 2022 that Napier raised about $8,000 grilling and serving hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, polish sausage with help from family members. Quinn is a retired pastor and chair of the Butler County Democratic Party. President Donald Trump won 71.6% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won 59% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 37% of the vote.

District 76
David A. Claridge, Democrat, Emporia
Russel Stukey, Republican, Waverly
Mark Weiser, Republican, Osage City
Art Freund, Republican, Lebo
Republican incumbent Brad Barrett of Osage City is not running for reelection. Stukey is the emergency services director and fire chief for Riley County. He will retire Oct. 1 after 32 years in professional emergency services. He started as a volunteer firefighter for the Waverly Volunteer Fire Department while in high school. He attended Hutchinson Community College and graduated with an associate degree in fire science in 1994. He started his professional career in 1994 with the Emporia Fire Department. Weiser has been an ordained minister since 1999 and works as reserve deputy sheriff for Shawnee and Sedgwick counties. He’s also a licensed practical nurse. Claridge is a student.  President Donald Trump won 73.2% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won 59% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 37% of the vote.

District 77
Rep. Kristey Williams, Republican, Augusta
Troy Nicks, Democrat, Rose Hill
Williams, chair of the House government oversight committee, has been in the House since 2015. She was unopposed in the 2024 general election. She won her primary in 2024 with 72% of the vote. She raised $17,747 last year and had $45,973 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Nicks is a machinist. President Donald Trump won 70.2% of the vote in this district in 2024. Former Republican Attorney General Derek Schmidt carried this district in the 2022 governor’s race with about 59% of the vote. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received about 38% of the vote.

District 78
State Rep. Robyn Essex, Republican, Olathe
KaMesha Bernard, Democrat, Olathe
Tim Lundberg, Democrat, Olathe
Lundberg is a retired air traffic controller who worked at the Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center in Olathe. During his time there, Lundberg was selected twice to work in the traffic management unit. He also was elected area representative and to the executive board of the local union affiliate of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. Bernard described herself as a community advocate with a background in criminal justice. She didn’t provide any more specific profile information. Bernard said her work in criminal justice has taught her “firsthand how policy decisions impact public safety, economic stability, and fairness.” Bernard said she “believes in listening, working collaboratively, and finding real solutions to real problems.” Essex won her 2024 race over a Democrat with about 54% of the vote. She won her 2022 race with about 54% of the vote as well. Essex, a member of the Olathe City Council, raised $8,939 last year and had $32,698 at the end of the year. President Donald Trump carried this district with about 50% of the vote in 2024, while Democrat Kamala Harris received about 48% of the vote. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 53% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race while Republican Derek Schmidt won 45% of the vote here.

District 79
State Rep. Webster Roth, Republican, Winfield
Siobhan McIntyre, Democrat, Winfield
McIntyre describes herself as a “dedicated community member with a passion for helping others.” She has a bachelor’s in world religions. She worked as an emergency dispatcher in Brookline, Massachusetts, where she said she received commendations from the town and state 911 department for meritorious service. McIntyre lost to Roth in 2024 with about 27% of the vote. McIntyre reported raising no money in 2025. Roth had about $8,900 in cash on hand at the end of the year. President Donald Trump won 69.3% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 28.8% of the vote. Republican Derek Schmidt won 55% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 41% of the vote. 

District 80
Rep. Bill Rhiley, Republican, Wellington

District 81
Rep. Blake Carpenter, Republican, Derby
Kayden Bennett, Democrat, Wichita
Marco Alcocer, Democrat, Wichita
Bennett served in the Army as a combat police officer. He suffered a traumatic brain injury that led to a long recovery where he had to relearn how to walk and speak again. He and his wife operate Swift Rain Farmstead, which is “dedicated to providing their community with high quality locally raised food.” Carpenter is the speaker pro tem, the second highest ranking leader in the House. He is a member of the  Kansas Air National Guard. He was initially commissioned as a second lieutenant in 2021 and promoted to first lieutenant in 2023. He raised $150 last year and had $42,562 in cash on hand at the end of the year. President Donald Trump won 62.3% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 36.1% of the vote. Republican Derek Schmidt won about 53% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received about 44% of the vote.

District 82
Rep. Leah Howell, Republican, Derby
Kyle Beauchamp, Democrat, Derby
Kyle Beauchamp is a Wichita native, father, science teacher, truck driver, union member and church volunteer. He ran against Howell in 2024 and finished with 33% of the vote. Howell had about $19,500 in cash on hand at the end of the 2025. Beauchamp had about $2,300 in cash on hand at the end of the year. President Donald Trump won 65.3% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 32.8% of the vote.  Republican Derek Schmidt won 54% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 43% of the vote. 

District 83
Rep. Henry Helgerson, Democrat, Eastborough
Brandon Whipple, Democrat, Wichita
Zachary Werhan, Republican, Wichita
Helgerson has served three stints in the Legislature, once in the House from 1983 to 2000, in the Senate 2003 to 2004 and again from 2016 to the present. Werhan earned an undergraduate degree from Kansas State University and a master’s from Wichita State University. He has licenses as a clinical professional counselor and a master addiction counselor. He runs a private clinical practice and teaches as an adjunct instructor. Former Democratic Wichita mayor and state House member Brandon Whipple’s petition to get on the ballot without paying a filing fee has been approved by the secretary of state’s office. Whipple previously served in the Legislature, where he represented District 96. He represented that area from 2013 until 2019 when he was elected mayor of Wichita. Whipple lost reelection for mayor in 2023. Helgerson raised $4,000 in 2025 and had $44,935 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 57.9% of the vote here. President Donald Trump won 40.2% of the vote. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 64% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 33% of the vote here.

District 84
State Rep. Ford Carr, Democrat, Wichita
Bonita Gooch, Democrat, Wichita
Gooch is the editor of The Community Voice newspaper in Wichita.  She graduated from North High School in 1973 and earned a bachelor’s in journalism. She later went back to school for a master’s in public administration. Her father is the late state Sen. Ulysses Lee “Rip” Gooch, a pioneer for African Americans in aviation. Carr’s time in the Legislature has been turbulent, marked by allegations that he exhibited a pattern of behavior that created a hostile work environment in the Legislature and another complaint that he lodged against Republican state Rep. Nick Hoheisel over an incident on the House floor. Carr raised $6,739 last year and had $2,666 left at the end of the year. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won this district with 70.2% of the vote. President Donald Trump won 28.2% of the vote here. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 75% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 22% of the vote here.

District 85
Rep. Steve Brunk, Republican, Wichita
Ronald Neagle, Republican, Wichita
Mackenzi Truelove, Democrat, Bel Aire
Neagle has proposed creating a new House standing committee, comprised solely of elected female representatives, whose purpose will be to focus on legislation concerning female issues. He supports expanding Medicaid. He also advocates exempting all owner-occupied, single family residential properties from the first $100,000 of appraised value from property taxes. He also wants to raise the assessment rate on commercial and industrial property. Truelove ran for the Wichita school board last year and lost with 43% of the vote. She told KSN Television last year that she has a background in science and health care and “that’s the lens through which I see the world – what data is available and how can it be applied to improve individual and collective outcomes? I got into this race because I want to use my background to leverage future outcomes for students in this city.” Truelove works remotely as senior regulatory coordinator for the University of Kansas Medical Center. Truelove also has canvassed for Loud Light and Kansans for Constitutional Freedom. Last year, Sedgwick County Republican precinct leaders picked Brunk to replace Republican state Rep. Patrick Penn in the Kansas House. He returned to the seat he represented in the Kansas House from 2003 to 2016. Brunk raised $9,850 during 2025 and had $9,776 in cash on hand at the end of the year. President Donald Trump won 53.1% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 45.1% of the vote. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 52% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 47% of the vote here.

District 86
Rep. Abi Boatman, Democrat, Wichita
Kevin Thompson, Republican, Wichita
Boatman is seeking a full two-year term after she won a precinct committee election earlier this year to replace Silas Miller, who moved over to the state Senate. Boatman owns and operates a court-transcription service. She is the second transgender Kansan to serve in the Legislature. Thompson worked for 23 years at Textron Aviation and has owned Seneca Street Barber Shop for 12 years. He earned a bachelor’s in business administration from Friends University. He has also volunteered with Juvenile Services for 15 years and participates in the Youth Horizons mentor program. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won this district with 55.3% of the vote. President Donald Trump won 42.8% of the vote here. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 63% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 33% of the vote here.

District 87
Rep. Susan Estes, Republican, Wichita.

District 88
Daniel Schneider, Democrat, Wichita
Candace Landers, Democrat, Wichita
Rep. Sandy Pickert, Republican, Wichita
Schneider’s website says he graduated from Wichita East High School and attended classes at Wichita State University before graduating from Washburn University with a degree in mass media and public relations. He said he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve. He was deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom as a public affairs specialist. Landers is a former teacher and works with the American Federation of Teachers as an organizing assistant. Pickert is seeking a third term in the House. She raised $8,621 last year and had $9,476 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won this district with 49.6% of the vote. President Donald Trump received 48.9% of the vote here. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 56% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 42% of the vote here.

District 89
Carol Brewer, Democrat, Wichita
Jalon Britton, Democrat, Wichita
Democratic incumbent KC Ohaebosim is running for lieutenant governor on a ticket with Sen. Cindy Holscher in the governor’s race. Brewer is the daughter of the late former Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer, who ran for governor in 2018. She ran in House District 98 in 2024 and lost to Republican Cyndi Howerton with 38% of the vote. In 2020, she also lost a Democratic primary to Steve Crum with 45% of the vote. Crum lost the general election that year to the late Ron Howard. Britton ran against former Republican state Rep. Patrick Penn in House District 85 in 2022. He lost with 43% of the vote. This district is distinctly Democratic. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won this district with 60.8% of the vote. President Donald Trump received 37.5% of the vote here. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 66% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 32% of the vote here.

District 90
Rep. Steve Huebert, Republican, Valley Center
Amy Warhurst, Democrat, Valley Center
Huebert has served two separate stints in the House, one from 2001 to 2022. He returned in 2025 after former Republican Rep. Carl Maughan didn’t seek reelection. He won his 2024 race with 71% of the vote. He reported raising $2,300 during 2025 and entered 2026 with $5,685 in cash on hand. Warhurst ran unsuccessfully for the Valley Center school board last year. She’s a teacher in the Newton school district and previously taught in the Wichita school district. President Donald Trump won 69.5% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 28.8% of the vote. Republican Derek Schmidt won 59% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 38%.

District 91
Rep. Emil M. Bergquist, Republican, Park City
Velma Davis, Democrat, Valley Center
Davis’ website says she retired from Wichita Public Schools with almost 30 years of experience. She worked as a teacher, counselor, librarian and technology specialist. She’s lived in the Wichita since 1984. Bergquist, chair of the House local government committee, had $45,480 in cash on hand at the end of last year. Bergquist has been in the Legislature since 2018. President Donald Trump won 62.4% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 36% of the vote. Republican Derek Schmidt won 53% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 44%. 

District 92
Rep. John Carmichael, Democrat, Wichita
Vail Freuchting, Republican, Wichita
Carmichael, an attorney who sits on the House Judiciary Committee, has been in the House since 2013. He raised $9,253 during 2025 and had $73,031 in cash on hand at the start of 2026. Vail Freuchting ran against Democratic state Sen. Mary Ware of Wichita in 2020 and lost with 45% of the vote. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won this district with 57.1% of the vote. President Donald Trump received 41.3% of the vote here.   Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 63% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 34% of the vote here.

District 93
Rep. Brian Bergkamp, Republican, Wichita
Eli Rueda-Vega, Democrat, Haysville
Bergkamp has been in the House since 2021. He is vice chair of the House insurance committee. He raised
$10,440 in 2025 and had $26,239 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Rueda-Vega ran unsuccessfully for the Haysville City Council last year. When Rueda-Vega ran last year he described himself on Facebook as military veteran and a father of five. President Donald Trump won 73.85% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won 61% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received about 35% of the vote. 

District 94
Rep. Leo Delperdang, Republican, Wichita

District 95
Rep. Tom Sawyer, Democrat, Wichita

District 96
Rep. Tom Kessler, Republican, Wichita
Jessica Maldonado, Democrat, Wichita
Joshua Moses, Democrat, Wichita
Kessler, chair of the House Federal and State Affairs committee, is seeking a fourth term. He raised $25,096 during 2025 and had $20,165 cash on hand at the end of last year. Maldonado is the past co-president of the Wichita League of Women Voters. President Donald Trump won this district with 53.1% of the vote. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 45.3% of the vote. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won about 53% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 42% of the vote here.

District 97
Rep. Nick Hoheisel, Republican, Wichita.
Rhashanna Grant, Democrat, Wichita
Hoheisel, chair of the House financial institutions committee, has been in the Kansas House since 2019. He is the House majority whip. He raised $23,950 last year and had $79,969 in cash on hand going into 2026. President Donald Trump won 60.2% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 38.1% of the vote. Republican Derek Schmidt won 50% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 47% of the vote. Independent Dennis Pyle won 2.3% of the vote.

District 98
Rep. Cyndi Howerton, Republican, Wichita
Erika Lewis, Democrat, Haysville
Howerton has been in the House since 2021. She is chair of the child welfare committee. She’s also chair of the Joint Committee on Child Welfare System Oversight. Howerton reported raising $5,252 during 2025 and had $9,769 in the bank at the end of the year. Lewis is a licensed professional counselor and who previously worked as a school counselor for Wichita Public Schools. She also was an assistant project director for the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children. President Donald Trump won 61.7% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 36.4% of the vote. Republican Derek Schmidt won 50% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 46% of the vote. Independent Dennis Pyle won 3.5% of the vote.

District 99
Mark Barlow, Democrat, Wichita
Rep. Susan Humphries, Republican, Wichita
Barlow describes himself on Facebook as a “lifelong Kansan, writer, and public servant” running for the House to “defend everyone’s freedoms, increase accountability on the unfathomably wealthy, and protect our institutions from corruption.” Humphries, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, goes into her reelection bid with $47,079 in cash on hand at the end of the year. An attorney, Humphries has been in the House since 2017. President Donald Trump won 61.1% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 37% of the vote. Republican Derek Schmidt won 54% of the vote here  in the 2022 governor’s race.

District 100
Al Jirak, Republican, Wichita
Carl Maughan, Republican, Wichita
J.C. Moore, Republican, Wichita
Amanda Mogoi, Democrat, Wichita
This district is now represented by House Speaker Dan Hawkins, who is running for insurance commissioner. Maughan, the former Colwich lawmaker, is seeking to return to the Kansas Legislature despite legal troubles that included being charged twice with drunk driving within three months and being suspended from practicing law for a year. Acknowledging that he had abused alcohol because of “major emotional upheaval ” in his personal life, Maughan said he had accepted responsibility for his actions. He pleaded no contest to driving under the influence stemming from a traffic stop in Topeka in March of 2024. He also pleaded no contest to driving under the influence following a 2024 Memorial Day weekend crash in Colwich that left him seriously hurt. Jirak describes himself as a 45-year-old entrepreneur and a Kansas State computer engineering graduate  with a 20-year record of business growth and community service. Moore is probably most known for defeating Republican incumbent state Rep. John Whitmer in 2018. He lost two years later to Rep. Brian Bergkamp with 11% of the vote. Two years ago, he ran twice against state Sen. Chase Blasi, once as a Republican in the GOP primary and in the general election as a United Kansas Party candidate. He lost both races. Mogoi is an advanced practice registered nurse who has a master’s and board certification as a family nurse practitioner. She is the owner of M-Care Healthcare, which is described as an “independent gender-affirming and sexuality inclusive primary care clinic” in Wichita.

District 101
Kevin D. O’Brien, Republican, Cheney
Casey Slaughter, Republican, Wichta
Mary Ann Harmon, Democrat, Garden Plain
Seiwert is leaving the Legislature. He has been in the Legislature since 2009. Slaughter is captain in the property crimes bureau for the Wichita Police Department. President Donald Trump won 73% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won 62% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 35% of the vote.

District 102
Rep. Kyler Sweely, Republican, Hutchinson
Tyson Thrall, Republican, Hutchinson
Jason Probst, Democrat, Hutchinson
Thrall ran against Sweely in the 2024 primary and lost with 43% of the vote. Sweely later knocked off Democratic incumbent Jason Probst in the general election. Thrall’s campaign slogan this year is “Vote Thrall Y’all.” His priorities include protecting Kansas farmland, water resources, and local control from unchecked outside development. Probst is trying to make a comeback after serving in the House from 2017 to 2025. He lost to Sweely with 48% of the vote. Sweely raised $19,950 last year and had $15,025 in cash on hand at the end of the year. President Donald Trump won 57.8% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 39.9% of the vote here. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 52% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 42% of the vote here.

District 103
Rep. Angela Martinez, Democrat, Wichita
Jordan Chessher, Republican, Wichita
Chessher is the cofounder of Project Heaven, a Wichita group that advocates for legislative changes to prevent child abuse. Last legislative session, he testified for a bill increasing penalties for anyone convicted of child endangerment if their crimes involve children younger than 6 years old. If elected, Chessher said he will focus on safe neighborhoods, stronger protection for children, housing stability for working families, and greater support for jobs, skilled trades and career opportunities. “The people of this district work hard every day to provide for their families. They deserve safe streets, strong schools, a justice system that protects victims, and a government that respects their tax dollars.” Martinez had $300 in cash on hand at the end of last year after raising about $3,000 during 2025. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won this district with 60.7% of the vote. President Donald Trump received 37.7% of the vote here. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 69% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race.

District 104
Lynnette Krieger-Zook, Democrat, Buhler
Randy Parks, Republican, Hutchinson
Republican incumbent Paul Waggoner is not seeking reelection. Parks is the vice chair of the Reno County Commission. He advocates for reducing unnecessary state spending and eliminating “burdensome rules and regulations that hold back families, farmers, and small businesses.” Krieger-Zook describes herself as “a retired educator and active community volunteer” and promises to work for affordability and accountability in Topeka. Krieger-Zook ran against Waggoner two years ago and finished with about 35% of the vote. President Donald Trump won 66.8% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 31.4% of the vote here. Republican Derek Schmidt won 55% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 42% of the vote.

District 105
Rep. Jill Ward, Republican, Wichita
John Burke, Democrat, Wichita
Ward has been in the House since 2025. She is vice chair of the House commerce committee. She reported raising $19,796 during 2025 and had about $20,297 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Burke ran against Ward in 2024 and lost with 41% of the vote. He is half-time assistant professor at Newman University and previously was a superintendent for the Haysville school district. He has a doctorate in philosophy as well as curriculum and instruction from Kansas State. President Donald Trump won 56% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 42.3% of the vote here. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 52% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 45% of the vote here.

District 106
Rep. Lisa Moser, Republican, Wheaton

District 107
Cheri Koochel, Democrat, Salina
Rep. Dawn Wolf, Republican, Bennington
Jordan Budreau, Republican, Concordia
Koochel was an elementary school social worker in the Manhattan/Ogden school district until she retired in 2018. Koochel is a graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor’s in social work and family and child development. She graduated with a master’s in social work from the University of Kansas in 1992. Wolf is seeking a second term in the Legislature. She also served for six years on the Ottawa County Commission. Budreau ran unsuccessfully for the Cloud County commission in 2024. He describes himself as a contractor, developer and small-business owner in Concordia. Wolf raised $6,959 during 2025 and had $7,812 in cash on hand at the end of the year. President Donald Trump won 77.4% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won 62% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race.

District 108
Rep. Brandon Woodard, Democrat, Lenexa

District 109
Rep. Troy Waymaster, Republican, Bunker Hill

District 110
Mark Schaukowitch, Democrat, Plainville
Max Dibble, Republican, Phillipsburg
Marvin Matchett, Republican, Norton
Cody Ward, Republican, Logan
Republican incumbent Ken Rahjes is running for lieutenant governor on a ticket with Secretary of State Scott Schwab. Dibble is a former commissioner for Phillips County for 12 years from 2013 to 2025. Matchett is a Norton County commissioner. Ward has spent the last 25 years with the Kansas Department of Transportation. He now serves as the district office coordinator and construction mentor for KDOT’s District 3 Headquarters in Norton. He also served four years on the Glade City Council. Previously chair of the Rooks County Democratic Party, Schaukowitch has a bachelor’s in political science and communications studies from the University of Kansas. He has a master’s in speech communication and rhetoric from Syracuse University. President Donald Trump won 83.8% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won 71% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race.

District 111
Rep. Barbara Wasinger, Republican, Hays
Melanie McMillan, Democrat, Hays
Wasinger has been in the Kansas House since 2019. She chairs the general government budget committee and is vice chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations. She raised $11,134 last year and had $17,133 in cash on hand at the end of the year. McMillan is an instructor aide for the construction department at Fort Hays Tech North Central. She has taught aircraft manufacturing at Textron Aviation. She has an associate degree in business administration. President Donald Trump won 69.6% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won 54% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 43% of the vote.

District 112
Rep. Sherri Brantley, Republican, Great Bend
Rhys Froetschner, Democrat, Great Bend
Brantley is seeking a second term in the House. Brantley graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor’s in elementary education. She received a master’s from Fort Hays State in elementary education with an emphasis in English for speakers of other languages. Brantley raised $7,150 during 2025 and had $3,714 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Froetschner works at Sunflower Diversified in Great Bend providing services to people with disabilities. He is a recent graduate of Great Bend High School and plans to attend Barton County College this fall. President Donald Trump won 76.9% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won 62% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 33% of the vote.

District 113
Rep. Brett Fairchild, Republican, St. John
Jo Ann Roth, Democrat, Ellinwood
Roth, a former employee at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has run unsuccessfully for this seat twice before. She lost to Fairchild with 24% in 2022 and again with about 23% of the vote in 2024. Fairchild has been in the Legislature since 2021. He raised $2,350 last year and had $7,186 in cash on hand going into 2026. President Donald Trump won 78.4% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won 61% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 32%.

District 114
Rep. Kevin D. Schwertfeger, Republican, Turon
Alan Albers, Democrat, Cunningham
Schwertfeger has been in the Legislature since 2025. He is an independent crop consultant and cattleman. He raised $9,150 during 2025 and had  $2,023 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Albers is a farmer and a retired history teacher. President Donald Trump won 76.5% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won about 63% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly receive 32% of the vote. 

District 115
Rep. Gary White, Republican, Ashland

District 116
Rep. Kyle Hoffman, Republican, Coldwater
Herb Landwehr, Republican, Sharon
Nathan Bales, Democrat, Pratt
Hoffman has been in the Legislature since 2011. He was unopposed in 2024 and won his last general election in 2022 with 79% of the vote. He raised $17,450 last year and had $12,310 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Landwehr is a farmer and a cattleman and works as a contract pumper who ensures that oil fields stay running. He previously was a natural gas pipeline superintendent. He is concerned about data centers, solar farms and wind farms locating so close to housing and farms without regulations. President Donald Trump won 80.3% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won 65% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 30% of the vote.

District 117
Rep. Adam Turk, Republican, Shawnee
Brandon Holland, Democrat, Baldwin City.
Holland is the son of former Democratic state Sen. Tom Holland. The younger Holland ran for a House seat in Lawrence in 2020 and finished second in the Democratic primary behind Christina Haswood with about 15% of the vote. Turk, chair of the Higher Education Budget Committee, is seeking a third term. He won his last general election in 2024 with 58% of the vote. He raised $16,300 during 2025 and had $5,918 in cash on hand at the end of the year. President Donald Trump won 52.5% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 45.8% of the vote here. Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly won 53% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Republican Derek Schmidt won 44% of the vote here. Independent Dennis Pyle won 1.4% of the vote here.

District 118
Rep. Jim Minnix, Republican, Scott City

District 119
Rep. Jason Goetz, Republican, Dodge City

District 120
Rep. Adam Smith, Republican, Weskan
Paul Simoneau, Republican, Goodland
Smith, chair of the House tax committee, has been in the Legislature since 2017. He raised $18,650 last year and had $62,206 in cash on hand at the end of the year. Smith has previously served on the Wallace County Board of Commissioners. He was unopposed in 2024, 2022 and 2020. He won his last general election in 2018 with 81% of the vote. Simoneau is running on a platform of lowering property taxes, fostering economic development and public safety. President Donald Trump won 83.8% of the vote in this district in 2024. Republican Derek Schmidt won 72% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 24% of the vote. Independent Dennis Pyle received about 3% of the vote.

District 121
Kelsey Stock, Democrat, Olathe
Thomas Palenske, Republican, Olathe
Mike Storm, Republican, Olathe
This was the seat represented by the late John Resman of Olathe. Stock received a bachelor’s in education in community health from the University of Kansas in 2014. She also earned a master’s in social work from the University of Kansas. She is now working on a doctorate in population health at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. She also worked as the communication access service program manager for the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. She also served on the commission as a parent representative from 2018-2022. Two years ago, Storm unsuccessfully challenged incumbent Shirley Allenbrand for a seat on the Johnson County Commission. Three years ago, Storm ran for the community college board and finished fifth out of eight candidates. Storm is a U.S. Navy veteran and a small businessman. Palenske recently served as the 36th Wing commander in Guam. As the leader of the 36th Wing at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, Palenske commanded more than 8,000 military and civilian personnel, executing bomber task forces, tanker task forces, theater security packages, as well as peacetime and combat operations in the Indo-Pacific. President Donald Trump won 51.2% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 46.9% of the vote here. Gov. Laura Kelly carried the district with 53% of the vote in the 2022 governor’s race. The governor carried the district in 2018 as well. Republican Derek Schmidt received about 45% of the vote.

District 122
Rep. Lon Pishny, Republican, Garden City

District 123
Rep. Bob Lewis, Republican, Garden City
Becca Burnfin, Democrat, Garden City
Burnfin is a teacher. Lewis, an attorney, has been in the Legislature since 2023. Lewis raised $11,150 during 2025 and had $23,678 in cash on hand at the end of the year. President Donald Trump won 62.7% of the vote in this district in 2024. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris won 35.2% of the vote here. Republican Derek Schmidt won 52% of the vote in this district in the 2022 governor’s race, while Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly received 45% of the vote.

District 124
Rep. Marty Long, Republican, Ulysses

District 125
Rep. Shannon Francis, Republican, Liberal