County
Sedgwick County Commission
Three of five commission seats are on the 2026 ballot: Districts 1, 4, and 5. District 1 features a competitive Republican-versus-Democratic contest. District 4 has only the incumbent Republican on the ballot. District 5 has the incumbent Republican facing a Libertarian challenger.
About this race
The Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners has five members elected by district. Commissioners approve the county budget, set policy, and oversee departments including EMS, 911 dispatch, Comcare (mental health), Corrections, and the Sheriff's Office.
ℹ️ Non-partisan note: Candidates are listed by district. Positions are drawn from campaign materials, news reporting, and official records. We do not endorse any candidate.
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Pete Meitzner
Incumbent County Commissioner · Wichita, KS
RepublicanIncumbent
BackgroundIncumbent Republican commissioner for District 1. Previously served on the Wichita City Council. Lives in east Wichita.
PlatformDetailed 2026 platform not fully retrievable from public sources as of July 31, 2026.
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Sarah McMillen
Democratic challenger · Kechi, KS
Democrat
BackgroundDemocratic challenger from Kechi. No prior elected offices identified in available sources.
PlatformDetailed platform not fully retrievable from public sources as of July 31, 2026.
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Ryan Baty
Incumbent County Commissioner · Maize, KS
RepublicanIncumbent
BackgroundIncumbent Republican commissioner for District 4. Lives in Maize.
OppositionNo Democratic or other-party candidate filed for District 4 as of the official candidate list; Baty is unopposed on the November ballot.
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Jim Howell
Incumbent County Commissioner · Derby, KS
RepublicanIncumbent
BackgroundIncumbent Republican commissioner for District 5. Lives in Derby.
PlatformDetailed 2026 platform not fully retrievable from public sources as of July 31, 2026.
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Olivia Hayse
Libertarian challenger · Derby, KS
Libertarian
BackgroundLibertarian challenger from Derby. No prior elected offices identified in available sources.
PlatformDetailed platform not fully retrievable from public sources as of July 31, 2026.