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Kansas State House — Sedgwick County Districts
All 125 Kansas House seats are on the 2026 ballot. Sedgwick County voters are divided among roughly House Districts 84 through 105. The August 4 primary will choose party nominees; winners advance to the November 3 general election. Some seats have no primary contest and will be decided in November.
About this race
Kansas House members serve two-year terms and vote on the state budget, school finance, taxes, and most state laws. Sedgwick County is split across roughly 20 House districts (HD-84 through HD-105). Because districts are drawn by precinct, not ZIP code, use voteks.org to confirm exactly which district contains your address.
ℹ️ Non-partisan note: Candidates are listed alphabetically within each contest. Positions are drawn from the 2026 Wichita Eagle/KMUW voter guide, campaign websites, official legislative profiles, and the Sedgwick County candidate notice. We do not endorse any candidate or ballot position.
Districts at a glance
Incumbents are marked with *. Districts with no listed candidate may not include Sedgwick County territory or may have no filed candidates. Verify your ballot at voteks.org.
| District | Democratic candidates | Republican candidates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD-84 | Ford Carr* Bonita Gooch | — | No Republican filed; Democratic primary likely decides seat. |
| HD-85 | Mackenzi Truelove | Steven Brunk* Ronald Neagle | Contested GOP primary; winner faces Truelove in November. |
| HD-86 | Abi Boatman* | Kevin Thompson | Boatman appointed January 2026 to fill Silas Miller's seat. |
| HD-87 | — | Susan O. Estes* | No Democratic candidate filed. |
| HD-88 | Candace Landers Daniel Schneider | Sandy Pickert* | Contested Democratic primary; winner faces Pickert in November. |
| HD-89 | Carol Brewer Jalon Britton | — | Open seat (KC Ohaebosim running for lieutenant governor); no Republican filed. |
| HD-90 | Amy Warhurst | Steve Huebert* | Huebert previously served 2001–2022, returned in 2025. |
| HD-91 | Velma Davis | Emil M. Bergquist* | Single candidate per party. |
| HD-92 | John Carmichael* | Vail Fruechting | Carmichael in House since 2013. |
| HD-93 | Eli Rueda-Vega | Brian Bergkamp* | Single candidate per party. |
| HD-94 | — | Leo Delperdang* | No Democratic candidate filed. |
| HD-95 | Tom Sawyer* | — | No Republican candidate filed. |
| HD-96 | Jessica Maldonado Joshua Moses | Tom Kessler* | Contested Democratic primary; winner faces Kessler in November. |
| HD-97 | Rhashanna Grant | Nick Hoheisel* | Single candidate per party. |
| HD-98 | Erika L. Lewis | Cyndi Howerton* | Single candidate per party. |
| HD-99 | Mark B. Barlow | Susan Humphries* | Single candidate per party. |
| HD-100 | Amanda Mogoi | Al Jirak Carl Maughan J.C. Moore | Open seat (Daniel Hawkins running for insurance commissioner); contested GOP primary. |
| HD-101 | Mary Ann Harmon | Kevin D. O'Brien Casey Slaughter | Open seat (Joe Seiwert retiring); contested GOP primary. |
| HD-103 | Angela Martinez* | Jordan Chessher | Single candidate per party. |
| HD-105 | John Burke | Jill Ann Ward* | Single candidate per party. |
Contested primaries
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Ford Carr
Incumbent State Representative · Wichita, KS
DemocratIncumbent
BackgroundIncumbent since 2023; previously ran unopposed in 2022 and 2024.
TaxesPer 2026 Wichita Eagle/KMUW guide response: cannabis-tax revenue would "more than cover the costs" of property-tax relief and services.
Education"The first thing we have to conquer is to fully fund it."
HealthcareSupports Medicaid expansion and mental-health funding.
Abortion"It is always a woman's body, a woman's choice."
Public safetyBacks community policing; wants "absolutely none" local cooperation with ICE enforcement.
Judicial selectionSupports merit-based selection; would vote no on the August 2026 amendment to elect Supreme Court justices.
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Bonita Gooch
Publisher, The Community Voice · Wichita, KS
Democrat
BackgroundPublisher and owner of The Community Voice; says 30 years of community work gives her relationships to advocate for the district.
TaxesPer 2026 Wichita Eagle/KMUW guide response: "Property tax relief should begin with those who need it most—seniors."
EducationSupports a formula that is "fair, predictable and focused on student success," with full special-education funding.
HealthcareFavors Medicaid expansion and a Kansas dental school.
Abortion"I support a woman's right to make her own health care decisions."
ImmigrationSays immigration enforcement is a federal duty, though cooperation on violent felons may be appropriate.
No Republican filed for HD-84; the Democratic primary winner is likely to represent the district.
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Steven Brunk
Incumbent State Representative · Bel Aire, KS
RepublicanIncumbent
BackgroundIncumbent; previously served 2003–2016 and returned to the House.
TaxesPer 2026 Wichita Eagle/KMUW guide: says local taxing units are "suffocating" residents; supports caps, citizen petition tools, and consolidating local governments.
EducationWants administrative consolidation of school districts (to roughly 10–40 districts), block grants, and elevating teachers over administrators; supports school choice with funding following the student.
HealthcareFavors rural hospitals becoming emergency hospitals with regionalized longer-term care and better provider reimbursement.
Abortion"Deeply pro-life and will protect life from conception until natural death."
Judicial selectionSupports direct election of Supreme Court justices; would vote yes on the August 2026 amendment.
ImmigrationSupports cooperation with ICE and federal immigration enforcement.
ElectionsWants Election Day to end counting, photo ID, citizenship verification, clean voter rolls, and no ballot harvesting.
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Ronald Neagle
Retired business owner/manager · Benton, KS
Republican
BackgroundRetired business owner/manager.
TaxesPer 2026 Wichita Eagle/KMUW guide: proposes a constitutional shift to exempt the first $100,000 of appraised value for owner-occupied single-family homes, paid for by raising commercial/industrial assessment rates.
EducationSays the formula must be "equitable for all students" and predictable.
HealthcareSupports Medicaid expansion; says Kansas walked away from federal dollars and 140,000 Kansans remain uninsured.
Abortion"A woman's reproductive choices are between her and her god."
Judicial selectionKeep current merit-based system; vote no on the August 2026 amendment.
ImmigrationLocal law enforcement should protect the community from ICE abuses and unlawful actions.
Top issueCivility and partisanship in the legislature; wants to build bipartisan alliances.
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Mackenzi Truelove
Senior Regulatory Coordinator · Wichita, KS
Democrat
BackgroundSenior regulatory coordinator in clinical research.
TaxesPer 2026 Wichita Eagle/KMUW guide: argues fully funding special education will allow local property taxes to come down.
Education"We must include financing for Special Education. Full stop."
HealthcareSupports Medicaid expansion and making prescriptions/ care affordable.
Abortion"I completely and whole-heartedly support everyone's right to bodily autonomy."
Judicial selectionKeep current merit-based system; vote no on the August 2026 amendment.
ImmigrationPolice "shouldn't have any role in assisting ICE agents arresting anyone unless that person has committed a violent crime."
The Republican primary winner will face Democrat Mackenzi Truelove in the November general election.
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Candace Landers
Teacher, nonprofit leader, labor advocate · Wichita, KS
Democrat
BackgroundAge 44; teacher; bachelor's in education from Wichita State University; labor liaison at United Way of the Plains; caregiver and parent.
Top issueAffordability — rising property taxes, housing, healthcare, and childcare.
TaxesSupports responsible tax reform; opposes shifting costs onto schools or public safety.
EducationSupports fully funding public schools and special education; opposes private-school vouchers; wants stable, student-need-based funding.
HealthcareSupports Medicaid expansion, strengthening rural healthcare, and growing the behavioral-health workforce.
AbortionPro-choice; trusts women and families with their doctors, not politicians.
Judicial selectionSupports Kansas's current merit-based Supreme Court selection system.
ImmigrationLocal law enforcement should focus on local crime; immigration enforcement is primarily federal.
EndorsementsCannabis Justice Coalition, EMILY's List, Gun Sense Voter.
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Daniel Schneider
U.S. Army Reserve veteran · Wichita, KS
Democrat
BackgroundFull-time candidate; U.S. Army combat veteran; served in Iraq; former USPS and IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service employee.
PrioritiesCampaign site lists lowering family expenses, backing public schools, defending constitutional freedoms, and promoting safer neighborhoods.
Taxes"Fight inflation, lower taxes, and cut wasteful spending so families can keep more of their hard-earned dollars."
Education"Support teachers and students with the resources and respect they need to succeed."
Public safety"Promote safe neighborhoods, support law enforcement, and protect Kansas families."
Healthcare / abortionSpecific healthcare and abortion positions not found in retrieved public sources.
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Sandy Pickert
Incumbent State Representative · Wichita, KS
RepublicanIncumbent
BackgroundIncumbent representative; retired registered nurse with BSN and MPH.
PlatformDetailed 2026 policy positions not found in retrieved public sources beyond confirmation of candidacy.
The Democratic primary winner will face Republican incumbent Sandy Pickert in the November general election.
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Carol Brewer
Business owner, nonprofit founder · Wichita, KS
Democrat
BackgroundAge 50; business owner; bachelor's in social work, pursuing a master's in trauma; daughter of former Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer; founder/CEO of Dorothy's Lane, a nonprofit assisting families facing challenges; previously ran for a southeast Wichita legislative seat.
Top issuePer The Community Voice Q&A: "Affordability and government accountability." Would pursue property tax relief, affordable healthcare, small-business support, and responsible spending.
EducationCalls for fully funding public schools—especially special education—supporting teachers, expanding early childhood education, providing mental-health resources, and strengthening career and technical education.
HealthcareSupports expanding healthcare and mental health services.
Public safetyBacks funding for community mental-health services, victim support, violence-prevention programs, and law-enforcement partnerships emphasizing accountability and prevention.
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Jalon Britton
Paraeducator, coach, foster parent · Wichita, KS
Democrat
BackgroundAge 32; Wichita State University graduate (bachelor's in psychology); paraeducator, coach, foster parent, and community leader; previously ran for Kansas House District 98.
Top issuePer The Community Voice Q&A: rising cost of living. Would address it by expanding Medicaid, investing in small businesses, supporting good-paying jobs, protecting public education, and increasing affordable housing.
EducationAdvocates fully funding public schools, strengthening early childhood education, expanding career and technical education, ensuring student support services, recruiting and retaining teachers, and partnering with parents and local businesses.
Public safetyHighlights traffic safety in residential areas; roadwork on Woodlawn and in Bel Aire is pushing heavy traffic into neighborhoods.
Open seat: incumbent KC Ohaebosim is running for lieutenant governor. No Republican filed; the Democratic primary winner is likely to represent the district.
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Jessica Maldonado
Democratic candidate · Wichita, KS
Democrat
BackgroundRunning for the Democratic nomination in HD-96.
PlatformDid not respond to the 2026 Wichita Eagle/KMUW voter guide; detailed public positions not retrieved.
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Joshua Moses
Democratic candidate · Wichita, KS
Democrat
BackgroundCampaign website: mosesforkansas.org (per HarvestBlue candidate listing).
PrioritiesPer 2026 Wichita Eagle/KMUW guide: $10 minimum wage, Medicaid expansion, fair utility pricing, locking home taxable value at purchase, and restricting out-of-state/corporate home purchases.
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Tom Kessler
Incumbent State Representative · Wichita, KS
RepublicanIncumbent
BackgroundIncumbent since 2021; occupation listed as Toms Wine and Spirits LLC.
CommitteesChairs Federal and State Affairs, the 2025 Special Committee on Federal and State Affairs, and the Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations; also sits on Taxation, Commerce, Labor and Economic Development, and others.
PlatformNo explicit 2026 platform found in retrieved public sources.
The Democratic primary winner will face Republican incumbent Tom Kessler in the November general election.
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Al Jirak
Technology company co-founder · Wichita, KS
Republican
BackgroundAge 45; co-founder of Solutio, a company that builds websites for the Catholic Church.
PrioritiesCampaign focuses on anti-abortion policy, lowering taxes, school choice, and supporting businesses.
EndorsementsAmericans for Prosperity Kansas, Kansans for Life, Wichita Region Chamber PAC, Kansas Farm Bureau, NRA (per Wichita Eagle and iVoterGuide).
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Carl Maughan
Attorney, former State Representative · Wichita, KS
Republican
BackgroundAge 54; Republican lawyer; former state representative for District 90.
PrioritiesPlatform emphasizes economic growth, lower taxes, reduced regulation, and property tax relief.
NotePreviously pleaded guilty to a first-offense DUI after a 2024 traffic stop; a related gun charge was dismissed.
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J.C. Moore
Retired chemistry/physics professor · Wichita, KS
Republican
BackgroundAge 83; retired chemistry/physics professor; former state representative for District 93.
PrioritiesPer Wichita Eagle/iVoterGuide: top issue is Medicaid expansion; also lists fiscal responsibility, school funding, infrastructure, and citizens' rights.
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Amanda Mogoi
Democratic candidate · Wichita, KS
Democrat
BackgroundDemocratic candidate for HD-100.
PlatformDetailed public positions not found in retrieved sources as of July 2026.
Open seat: incumbent Daniel Hawkins (R) is running for Kansas Insurance Commissioner. The Republican primary winner will face Democrat Amanda Mogoi in November.
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Kevin D. O'Brien
Republican candidate · Cheney, KS
Republican
BackgroundRepublican candidate for the open HD-101 seat.
PlatformDetailed public positions not found in retrieved sources as of July 2026.
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Casey Slaughter
Wichita Police Captain, small business owner · Wichita, KS
Republican
BackgroundWichita Police Captain and small business owner; conservative candidate.
PrioritiesCampaign site emphasizes law-enforcement support, property tax relief, opposition to data centers affecting water/utilities, small-business deregulation, and pro-life/Second Amendment positions.
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Mary Ann Harmon
Democratic candidate · Garden Plain, KS
Democrat
BackgroundDemocratic candidate for HD-101.
PlatformDetailed public positions not found in retrieved sources as of July 2026.
Open seat: incumbent Joe Seiwert (R) is retiring. The Republican primary winner will face Democrat Mary Ann Harmon in November.
Other races on Sedgwick County ballots
These districts each have one candidate per major party, one candidate total, or limited publicly available detail. All will appear on the November ballot unless a candidate is unopposed.
HD-86
Abi Boatman (D, incumbent) — U.S. Air Force veteran; appointed January 2026. Priorities: fully funded public/special education, Medicaid expansion, living wage, social justice. Opponent: Kevin Thompson (R).
HD-87
Susan O. Estes (R, incumbent) — No Democratic candidate filed.
HD-90
Steve Huebert (R, incumbent) — Served 2001–2022, returned 2025; sits on Education, Federal and State Affairs, and General Government Budget committees. Opponent: Amy Warhurst (D).
HD-91
Emil M. Bergquist (R, incumbent) vs. Velma Davis (D).
HD-92
John Carmichael (D, incumbent) — Retired attorney; in House since 2013; serves on Corrections and Juvenile Justice, Energy/Utilities/Telecommunications, and Judiciary committees. Opponent: Vail Fruechting (R).
HD-93
Brian Bergkamp (R, incumbent) vs. Eli Rueda-Vega (D).
HD-94
Leo Delperdang (R, incumbent) — No Democratic candidate filed.
HD-95
Tom Sawyer (D, incumbent) — No Republican candidate filed.
HD-97
Nick Hoheisel (R, incumbent) vs. Rhashanna Grant (D).
HD-98
Cyndi Howerton (R, incumbent) vs. Erika L. Lewis (D).
HD-99
Susan Humphries (R, incumbent) vs. Mark B. Barlow (D).
HD-103
Angela Martinez (D, incumbent) vs. Jordan Chessher (R).
HD-105
Jill Ann Ward (R, incumbent) vs. John Burke (D).
Sources
- Sedgwick County 2026 Primary Election — Notice of Offices and Candidates (official certified candidate list)
- Wichita Eagle / KMUW: "Voter guide: KS House candidates on taxes, more key issues" (candidate questionnaire responses)
- KMUW: "Wichita-area Kansas House races for the August primary election"
- The Community Voice: "89th District Democratic Primary: Meet the Candidates"
- The Community Voice: "More Competition Than Usual: Legislative Races to Watch Across Kansas"
- Wichita Eagle: "Four Wichita-area Kansas House primary races to watch Aug. 4"
- Kansas Legislature House Representatives (incumbent biographies and committee assignments)
- Ballotpedia — Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2026
- HarvestBlue — 2026 Kansas Democratic candidates
- Candidate campaign sites: Jalon Britton, Candace Landers, Daniel Schneider, Carl Maughan, Casey Slaughter
All claims are attributed to the source listed. Candidate positions and race details can change; verify before voting at sedgwickcounty.org/elections or voteks.org.