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2016 General Election Kansas Congressional Delegation

US Senate 44/24/31

Jerry Moran (I) (R-Hays)

P.O. Box 1151 Hays, KS 67601

moranforkansas.com First elected to the US Senate in 2010 with 70% of the general election vote; Appropriations Committee; served in the US House 1997-2010; served in the KS Senate 1988-96

Patrick Wiesner (D-Lawrence)

6750 W. 93rd Street Suite 220 Overland Park, KS 66212

(H): (913) 381-7794 [email protected] wiesnerforsenate.com

Grew up North of Ellis; MBA from FHSU and law degree from KU; Army Reserve JAG, will soon retire from the military with 21 years of service; tax attorney

Robert Garrard (L-Edgerton)

2287 N. 300 Road Edgerton, KS 66021

(H): (913) 956-9167 [email protected]

Lost 2010 general election to Jenkins with 4.5% of the vote

US House of Representatives District 1 (Huelskamp) 53/19/30

Roger “Doc” Marshall (R-Great Bend)

4501 Quail Creek Drive Great Bend, KS 67530

(H): (620) 792-2151 [email protected] kansansformarshall.com

Defeated incumbent Huelskamp in the primary, 57/44%; OB-GYN and 14 year Chairman of Great Bend Regional Hospital; Board member of Farmers Bank & Trust; Feedlot co-owner; KDPWT Commissioner

Kerry Burt (L-Hutchinson)

314 Robert Street Hutchinson, KS 67502


Aircraft mechanic

Alan LaPolice (I-Clyde)

734 Lincoln Street Clyde, KS 66983

(H): (785) 818-4225 [email protected] alanlapolice.com

Lost 2014 primary to Huelskamp 45/55%; Grew up on dairy farm; served in the First Gulf War; English teacher and school administrator

US House of Representatives District 2 40/27/32

Lynn Jenkins (I) (R-Topeka)

P.O. Box 1441 Topeka, KS 66601

(H): (785) 260-0471 [email protected] lynnjenkins.com

Former State Senator and State Treasurer; first elected to US House in 2008; member of House Republican Leadership; CPA

Britani Potter (D-Ottawa)

943 S. Locust Ottawa, KS 66067

(H): (785) 251-8477 [email protected] bpotterforcongress.com

Family financial planner; Ottawa School Board Member

James Houston Bales (L-Lawrence)

4401 Adam Avenue Lawrence, KS 66047

(C): (210) 771-1463 [email protected] balesforcongress.com

WSU degree in Secondary English Education; currently in law school at KU

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Kevin Yoder (I) (R-Overland Park)

P.O. Box 26742 Overland Park, KS 66225

[email protected] kevinyoder.com

First elected in 2010; on Appropriations Committee; former State Rep. & Chair of KS House Appropriations

Jay Sidie (D-Mission Woods)

5300 Mission Woods Terrace Mission Woods, KS 66205

(H): (913) 206-2087 [email protected] jay4congress.com

Won 3 way primary with 42% of vote; Owner of Counterpunch Financial Management; 15+ year member of the Kansas City Board of Trade; degree in Agricultural Business Administration and MBA in finance

Steven Hohe (L-Shawnee)

4760 Black Swan Drive Shawnee, KS 66216

(H): (913) 980-7731 [email protected] stevenhoheforcongress.com

Air Force Veteran; involved in local Boy Scouts


Mike Pompeo (I) (R-Wichita)

1310 Perth Court Wichita, KS 67208

votemikepompeo.com First elected in 2010; West Point graduate; GOP National Committeeman; President, Sentry Intl.

Daniel Giroux (D-Wichita)

9410 Sterling Court Wichita, KS 67205

[email protected] danforkansas.com

Attorney, managing partner of Dugan & Giroux Law; former Sedgwick Co prosecutor

Gorden Bakken (L-Wichita)

4323 E. Douglas Avenue Wichita, KS 67218


Lost 2012 general election for KS House to Finney with 5% of the vote; aerospace engineer

Miranda Allen (I-Wichita)

200 W. Douglas Suite 600 Wichita, KS 67202

(H): (316) 302-4516 [email protected] allenforkansas.com

Lost 2012 Republican primary to Abrams 48/52%; VP of RSI, an environmental health & safety consulting firm; local eco devo; transmission and wind projects


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2016 General Election Kansas Senate

Kansas Senate District 1 49/22/28

Dennis Pyle (I) (R-Hiawatha)

2979 Kingfisher Road Hiawatha, KS 66434

(H): (785) 742-3780 pyleforsenate.com

First elected in to the Senate in 2004, served in the House 2001-02; Beat Lukert in 2012 by 50.6/49.3%; farmer

Jerry Henry (D-Cummings)

3515 Neosho Rd. Cummings, KS 66016

(H): (913) 367-2050 jerryhenryforkansas.com

First elected to the House in 1992; Ranking D on Appropriations Committee; Atchison City Commission 1985-88 and Mayor in 1989; non-profit organization administrator


Marci Francisco (I) (D-Lawrence)

1101 Ohio Lawrence, KS 66044

(H): (785) 842-6402 (C): (785) 766-1473 [email protected]

First elected in 2004; Ranking D on Committees on Ag, Natural Resources, and Utilities; retired KU faculty, sustainability analyst

Meredith Richey (R-Perry)

12200 46th Street Perry, KS 66073

[email protected] richeyforsenate.com

Stay-at-home mother of four from Southern California; moved to Lawrence in 2008; previously active in the 9/12 Project


Tom Holland (I) (D-Baldwin City)

961 E. 1600 Road Baldwin City, KS 66006

(H): (785) 865-2786 [email protected] tomhollandforkansas.org

First elected to the KS House in 2004 and Senate in 2008; Ranking Minority on Tax and Commerce Committees; unsuccessful gubanatorial bid in 2010; IT consultant

Echo Van Meteren (R-Linwood)

12400 170th Street Linwood, KS 66052

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Gov’t Relations for LuminousNeonInc; Past President of LV Co League of Women Voters; Young Professionals of LV Co Board of Directors; involved in Rotary; 2014 Eisenhower Series graduate


David Haley (I) (D-Kansas City)

PO Box 171110 Kansas City, KS 66117


Served 6 years in KS House prior to Senate election in 2000; Ranking Minority on Judiciary Committee

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Steve Fitzgerald (I) (R-Leavenworth)

3100 Tonganoxie Road Leavenworth, KS 66048

(H): (913) 682-8298 (C): (913) 306-1838 [email protected] vote4fitzgerald.com

Won 2012 race against Kultala 52/48% after losing to Gilstrap in 2004 and Kultala in 2008; Vice-Chair of Ethics & Elections and Local Gov’t; served on USD 453 School Board 2005-09; retired military

Bill Hutton (D-Basehor)

13939 Parallel Basehor, KS 66007


Attorney and businessman; municipal court judge in Bonner Springs; Director of Interstate Federal Savings & Loan; previous Chairman of WY Co BPU Ethics Commission


Pat Pettey (I) (D-Kansas City)

5316 Lakewood Street Kansas City, KS 66106

(C): (913) 579-3741 [email protected] patpettey.org

Elected to the Senate in 2012; former KS House member from 1993-1996; former Unified Government Board Member; retired teacher

Jason Conley (L-Kansas City)

9127 Ann Avenue Kansas City, KS 66112


Was a decathlete at WSU while earning Computer Science degree; works in IT

Kansas Senate District 7 (Wolf) 43/27/30

Barbara Bollier (R-Mission Hills)

6910 Overhill Road Mission Hills, KS 66208

(C): (913) 485-2121 [email protected] barbarabollier.org

Appointed to the House in 2010 to replace Huntington; won 2012 general election with 53.1% of the vote; retired anesthesiologist

Megan England (D-Roeland Park)

5522 Cedar Street Roeland Park, KS 66205

(H): (913) 236-7689 [email protected] meganengland.com

Lost 2012 general in House District 25 to Rooker 49/51%; Roeland Park City Council since 2007; former retail operations manager, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art


Jim Denning (I) (R-Overland Park)

8416 W. 115th Street Overland Park, KS 66210

(H): (913) 345-9416 [email protected] jimdenning4kansas.com

Elected to the Senate in 2012; served in the KS House 2011-2012; VC of Ways & Means; CEO of Discover Vision Centers

Don McGuire (D-Overland Park)

11828 W 116th St. Overland Park, KS 66210

(H): (913) 206-4448 [email protected] mcguireforkansas.com

Lost 2014 General for House District 16 to Rep. Grosserode, 46/54; B.S. in biology from UMKC; Pharmaceutical sales


Julia Lynn (I) (R-Olathe)

18837 W. 115th Terrace Olathe, KS 66061

(C): (913) 832-5311 [email protected] senatorjulialynn.com

Served in the Senate since 2006; Chair of Commerce; member of JoCo Commission on Aging and Olathe Chamber of Commerce

Chris Marrow (D-Gardner)

420 N. Cherry Street Gardner, KS 66030

(C): (913) 269-8495 [email protected] morrowforkssenate.com

Elected to Gardner City Council in 2011 and as Mayor in 2013; served in the Navy; works in human resources, self-employed; Executive Committee & Board of Directors for SW JoCo Economic Development Corporation


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Mary Pilcher-Cook (I) (R-Shawnee)

13910 W. 58th Place Shawnee, KS 66216

(H): (913) 396-9306 [email protected] imwithmary.com

Served in the House 2001-2002, 2005-2006, elected to Senate in 2008; former Chair of Public Health & Welfare; partner in Liberty News

Vicki Hiatt (D-Shawnee)

21522 W. 72nd Street Shawnee, 66218

(H): (913) 481-3002 [email protected] hiattforkansas.com

Lost 2014 House race to Macheers 39/61%; retired special education teacher from the Olathe District; Secy of JoCo Democratic Women; volunteers with at-risk youth

Kansas Senate District 11 (Melcher) 53/19/27

John Skubal (R-Overland Park)

6503 W. 134th Terrace Overland Park, KS 66209

(H): (913) 469-6641 (C): (913) 915-5227 [email protected] johnskubal.com

Defeated incumbent Melcher in the primary, 56/44%; Overland Park City Councilman; Business Development Officer at Kaw Valley Engineering; Chair of the Facilities & Grounds Committee for the Kansas City Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association

Skip Fannen (D-Leawood)

12818 Linden Street Leawood, KS 66209

(C): (913) 710-6144 [email protected] skipfannenforkansas.org

Attorney; 20+ years in property & casualty insurance litigation


Caryn Tyson (I) (R-Parker)

P.O. Box 191 Parker, KS 66072

(H): (913) 898-2366 [email protected] votetyson.org

First elected in 2010 to the House and then to the Senate in 2012; Vice Chair of Tax; part owner of Tyson Ranch; software engineer

Christopher B. Johnston (D-Ottawa)

P.O. Box 123 Ottawa, KS 66067

(C): (913) 707-2153 [email protected] johnstonforkansas.org

Has suspended his campaign


Jake La Turner (I) (R-Pittsburg)

P.O. Box 1447 Pittsburg, KS 66762

(C): (620) 249-1929 [email protected] laturnerforkansas.com

First elected in 2012; Vice Chair of Federal & State Affairs; Lost primary to Marshall in 2008 45-55%; former staff for Rep. Lynn Jenkins

Lynn D. Grant (D-Frontenac)

202 S. Appleton Frontenac, KS 66763

(H): (620) 308-5518 lynngrantforsenate.com

Wife of former Rep. Bob Grant; served on Cherokee City Council; filed by petition; worked in public education and owned family business


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Kansas Senate District 14 (Knox) 55/18/27

Bruce Givens (R-El Dorado)

1525 Country Club Road El Dorado, KS 67042

(H): (316) 452-5191 (O): (316) 785-6409 (C): (316) 377-6605 [email protected] brucegivens.com

Defeated incumbent Knox in the primary, 52/48%; Assistant Director of Butler Co Special Education Co-op; BA & MA from ESU; wife is superintendent of El Dorado School District; state leader in Kiwanis

Mark Pringle (D-Yates Center)

370 Highway 75 Yates Center, KS 66783

(H): (620) 537-7581 [email protected] pringleforsenate.com

Fourth generation family farmer; ESU degree in Business Administration

Kansas Senate District 15 (King) 45/23/31

Dan Goddard (R-Parsons)

3420 Mosher Rd. Parsons, KS 67357


Defeated Rep. Peck in the primary, 51/49%; Former Parsons City Commissioner; retired CEO of Great Plains Development Authority; retired US Air Force; Golden Eagle NRA

Chuck Schmidt (D-Independence)

1001 N. 2nd Street Independence, KS 67301

(H): (620) 330-4576 voteforschmidt.com

Retired Superintendent of Independence Schools; former teacher & coach; Masters in Educational Administration from FHSU; raised near Hays


Ty Masterson (I) (R-Andover)

1539 Phyllis Lane Andover, KS 67002

(H): (855) 255-2446 [email protected] tymasterson.net

Served in the House 2005-08 and first elected to Senate in 2008; Chair of Ways & Means; former Andover City Councilman

Gabriel Costilla (D-Derby)

1212 S. Gasaway Drive Derby, KS 67037

[email protected] gabrielcostilla.com

English teacher at Wichita West HS; Texas Tech grad; inspired by Bernie Sanders campaign


Jeff Longbine (I) (R-Emporia)

2801 Lakeridge Road Emporia, KS 66801

(H): (620) 343-1614 [email protected] jefflongbine.com

First elected in 2010; Chair of FI&I committee; owner of Emporia car dealership; former Emporia City Commissioner & Mayor

Susan G. Fowler (D-Emporia)

1557 Road N Emporia, KS 66801

(H): (620) 342-4235 (C): (620) 366-1316 [email protected] kansansfirst.org

Attorney; Lyon Co Democratic Party Chair


Laura Kelly (I) (D-Topeka)

234 SW Greenwood Avenue Topeka, KS 66606

(H): (785) 357-5304 [email protected] laurakelly.org

First elected in 2004; Minority Whip and Ranking Minority member on Public Health & Welfare and Ways & Means Committees; former association executive

Dave Jackson (R-Topeka)

2815 NE Rockaway Trail Topeka, KS 66617


Former State Senator, lost to Kelly in 2004; former President of Seaman School Board; owner of Jackson’s Greenhouse


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Anthony Hensley (I) (D-Topeka)

2226 SE Virginia Avenue Topeka, KS 66605

(H): (785) 232-1944 [email protected] anthonyhensley.com

Served in the House from 1976-1992 and Senate since then; Senate Minority Leader and Ranking Minority on Education; special education teacher

Zach Haney (R-Topeka)

3550 SE 23rd Terrace Topeka, KS 66605

(H): (785) 383-8144 [email protected] haneyforkansas.com

Graduated from Shawnee Heights in 2014; twice sought seat on Topeka City Council; owner of Carnival Guy Events, author, speaker, and trainer at ActionCOACH Kansas


Vicki Schmidt (I) (R-Topeka)

5906 SW 43rd Court Topeka, KS 66610

(H): (785) 267-4686 [email protected] vickischmidt.com

First elected in 2004; Former Chair of Public Health & Welfare Committee & Assistant Majority Leader; pharmacist

Candace Ayars (D-Topeka)

P.O. Box 67072 Topeka, KS 66667

(H): (785) 783-7400 (C): (785) 249-9220 [email protected] drcandaceayars.com

Won four-way primary with 47%; Doctorate in Community Health; currently a professor and previously worked for KDHE

Kansas Senate District 21 (Smith) 43/25/32

Dinah H. Sykes (R-Lenexa)

10227 Theden Circle Lenexa, KS 66212

(H): (913) 406-0053 [email protected] dinahsykes.com

Defeated incumbent Smith in primary, 58/42%; Former PTA President; 2016 class of Leadership Lenexa; BA in Business Administration; two children in Olathe District

Logan Heley (D-Overland Park)


(C): (913) 660-4727 [email protected] loganheley.com

Recent USC graduate, broadcast journalism & history; interned with the Office of Communications at the White House; marketing associate and teamster with UPS

Michael Kerner (L-Lenexa)

15515 W. 80th Street Lenexa, KS 66219


Lost 2012 general election for KS House to Hildabrand with 11% of the vote; works at Honeywell; Executive Committee member of KS Libertarian Party


Tom Hawk (I) (D-Manhattan)

2600 Woodhaven Court Manhattan, KS 66502

(H): (785) 537-8000 [email protected] tomhawk.com

House member from 2004-2010; defeated by Susan Mosier in 2010; elected to the Senate in 2012; retired superintendent


Rob Olson (I) (R-Olathe)

15944 S. Clairborne Street Olathe, KS 66062

(C): (913) 302-2135 [email protected]

Served in the House 2005-2011; appointed to fill Sen. Karin Brownlee’s Senate seat and then elected in 2102; Chair of Utilities; painting contractor

Spencer Kerfoot (D-Olathe)

P.O. Box 3254 Olathe, KS 66063

(H): (913) 850-1105 [email protected] spencerkerfoot.com

Civil Air Patrol; helped with audio-visual at Stilwell United Methodist; earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award in High School


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Kansas Senate District 24 (Arpke) 48/18/33

Randall Hardy (R-Salina)

816 Highland Ave Salina, KS 67401

(H): (785) 823-7698 [email protected] hardyforkansassenate.org

Defeated incumbent Arpke in three-way primary with 47%; Salina City Commissioner since 2015; retired President of Construction Rental; on Steering Committee for Republicans for Kansas Values

Don Merriman (D-Salina)

325 Pine Ridge Drive Salina, KS 67401


Salina Co Clerk since 2000; previously worked in heating and cooling engineering sales

Kansas Senate District 25 (O’Donnell) 31/28/41

Jim Price (R-Wichita)

548 S. Erie Wichita, KS 67211

(C) (316) 640-9775 [email protected] jimpriceforkansas.com

Lost 2014 House primary to Scapa 32/68%; defense contractor; has been a youth football & wrestling coach; involved with Shriners

Lynn W. Rogers (D-Wichita)

912 Spaulding Wichita, KS 67203

(H): (316) 262-4716 [email protected] lynnrogersforkansas.com

Wichita School Board member since 2001; Vice President of Farm Credit Leasing; switched parties


Dan Kerschen (I) (R-Garden Plain)

645 S. 263 W. Garden Plain, KS 67050

(C): (254) 813-9313 [email protected] dankerschen.org

Served in the House 2009-12; first elected to the Senate in 2008; Vice Chair of Ag, Natural Resources Committees; farmer

Benjamin Poteete (D-Goddard)

P.O. Box 342 Goddard, KS 67052

(H): (316) 755-5835 [email protected] benpoteete.com

US Army Sgt., Afghanistan Veteran; 2015 Bachelor’s in Geography & History from WSU, currently pursing graduate studies in int’l business

Kansas Senate District 27 (Donovan) 51/17/32

Gene Suellentrop (R-Wichita)

6813 W. Northwind Circle Wichita, KS 67205

(H): (316) 260-3663 [email protected] genesuellentrop.com

Served in the House since 2010; Vice Chair of Tax; owner of Gambino’s pizza

Tony Hunter (D-Wichita)

2161 N. Covington Circle Wichita, KS 67212

(H): (316) 444-0741 [email protected] hunterforkansas.com

Attorney specializing in oil & gas, graduate of Washburn Law; has two children who attend Maize public schools


Mike Petersen (I) (R-Wichita)

2608 S. Southeast Drive Wichita, KS 67216

(C): (316) 264-1817 mikepetersenkansas.com

First elected in 2004; Chair of Transportation; industrial electrician; Church Deacon and Boy Scout Leader

Keith Humphrey (D-Derby)

2924 N. Rough Creek Road Derby, KS 67037

(C): (316) 250-5628 [email protected] humphreyforsenate.com

Lost 2012 race to Petersen 47/53%; owner and operator of businesses fixing and distributing materials for jet engines; retired Navy


Oletha Faust-Goudeau (I) (D-Wichita)

P.O. Box 20335 Wichita, KS 67208

(H): (316) 652-9067 [email protected] oletha.org

Served in the House 2004-2008 and Senate since; Ranking Minority on Local Gov’t , Ethics & Elections, and Fed & State Affairs; photographer and community activist


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Susan Wagle (I) (R-Wichita)

4 N. Sagebrush Wichita, KS 67230

(H): (316) 733-5698 Served in the House 1990-2000 and Senate since; Senate President; business owner and real estate investor

Anabel Larumbe (D-Wichita)

1756 S. Drollinger Wichita, KS 67218

[email protected]

Patient Services Representative; Bernie Sanders campaign volunteer; activist for voter, immigration and worker rights


Carolyn McGinn (I) (R-Sedgwick)

P.O. Box A Sedgwick, KS 67135

(H): (316) 772-0147 [email protected] workingforkansas.com

First elected in 2004; former Chair of Ways & Means Committee; farmer and substitute teacher

J. Michelle Vann (D-Valley Center)

5045 W. 81st Street North Valley Center, KS 67147

(H): (316) 806-2280 [email protected] vann4senate.com

Retired teacher; PhD in Christian Counseling; Husband is the Pastor at Iasis Christian Center; Volunteers with YoungLife, Project Recovery, and Partners for Wichita/Samaritan Group

Kansas Senate District 32 (Abrams) 49/32/28

Larry Alley (R-Winfield)

517 Quail Nest Road Winfield, KS 67156


Defeated by Trimmer in House District 79 in ’10, ’12 and ‘14; small business owner; former school board president and bank board member

Don Shimkus (D-Oxford)

301 N. Pacific Oxford, KS 67119

(H): (620) 455-3452 (C): (620) 842-8472 [email protected] donshimkus.com

Oxford school board president; president of KASB; GM of Music Scene; founding member of Sumner Co Leadership Initiative

Kansas Senate District 33 (Holmes) 61/16/23

Mary Jo Taylor (R-Stafford)

114 N. Union Stafford, KS 67578

(H): (620) 234-6805 (C): (620) 546-3215 [email protected] maryjotaylorforsenate.com

Stafford Superintendent for 15 years; previously was a teacher & principal; husband is a hospital administrator; active with Stafford Co Economic Development and Chamber of Commerce

Matt Bristow (D-Ellinwood)

211 Bonita Place Ellinwood, KS 67526


Attorney, graduated from Washburn Law

Kansas Senate District 34 (Bruce) 47/22/31

Edward E. Berger (R-Hutchinson)

2501 Brairwood Lane Hutchinson, KS 67502


Defeated incumbent Majority Leader Bruce in primary, 57/43%; Former Hutchinson CC President; consultant at KS Cosmosphere and Space Center

Homer Gilson (D-Hutchinson)

201 W. 5th Avenue Hutchinson, KS 67501


Small business owner, land surveying and extended stay suites



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Richard Wilborn (I) (R-McPherson)

1504 Heritage Place McPherson, KS 67460


First elected in 2014; Retired from Farmers Alliance Companies, consultant for legislative/regulatory affairs in insurance industry; former Chair of McPherson Co Republican Party

Levi Morris (D-Lyons)

109 East Avenue N Lyons, KS 67554

(H): (620) 282-9402 (O): (620) 509-2105

Attorney, graduate of Washburn Law; Hutchinson native


Elaine Bowers (I) (R-Concordia)

1326 N. 150th Road Concordia, KS 66901


First elected in 2006; Vice Chair of Public Health and Financial Institutions Committees; automobile dealer

Brian Angevine (D-Cuba)

P.O. Box 5 Cuba, KS 66940


Composer and author; PhD in Music Education from KU


Molly Baumgardner (I) (R-Louisburg)

29467 Masters Court Louisburg, KS 66053

(C): (913) 709-1069 [email protected] molly4kansas.com

Appointed to replace Pat Apple during Veto Session in 2014 and then elected to the seat; former K-12 teacher and JCCC faculty; served 18 years on the JCCC Board of Trustees

Kevin King (D-Gardner)

801 Valerie Lane Gardner, KS 66030

(H): (913) 706-8372 [email protected] kingforkansas.com

Lost bids for KS House District 43 in ’10 and ’12; serves on City of Gardner Board of Zoning; IT business analyst; BS in Journalism from KU

Kansas Senate District 38 (Love) 48/20/31

Bud Estes (R-Dodge City)

1405 Elbow Bend Dodge City, KS 67801

(C): (620) 338-1381 [email protected] budestes.com

Served in the House since 2013; previously served on Ford Co Planning Commission; Mayor of Bucklin for 14 years; agribusiness

Miguel Angel Rodriguez (D-Dodge City)

208 Military Avenue Dodge City, KS 67801

(C): (620) 290-3471 Has announced he is withdrawing from the race

Kansas Senate District 39 (Powell) 55/16/28

John Doll (R-Garden City)

2927 Cliff Place Garden City, KS 67846

(H): (620) 275-9304 [email protected] johndollks.wix.com

Defeated incumbent Powell in primary, 57/43%; First elected to the House in 2012; Garden City Commissioner for 7 years; former high school athletics administrator; agribusiness

Zacheriah Worf (D-Holcomb)

305 Prairie Lane Holcomb, KS 67851


Chair of Finney Co Democrats; manager of Staples office supply





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Kansas Senate District 40 (Ostmeyer) 59/18/23

Rick Billinger (R-Goodland)

P.O. Box 594 Goodland, KS 67735

(H): (785) 899-4700 [email protected] rickbillinger.com

Served in House from 2011-12 and 2014-16; farmer and retired businessman; wife is a banker

Alex Herman (D-Hays)

222 Castillian Gardens Hays, KS 67601


Fifth generation Kansan; attorney, 2010 KU Law graduate


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2016 General Election Kansas House of Representatives

Kansas House District 1 36/29/34

Michael Houser (I) (R-Columbus)

6891 SW 10th Street Columbus, KS 66725


First elected in 2012; works for Crossland Construction


Adam J. Lusker (I) (D-Frontenac)

452 S. 210th Street Frontenac, KS 66763


Appointed to replace Grant prior to the 2014 Session and re-elected in 2014; owns a masonry company


Chuck Smith (I) (R-Pittsburg)

2112 W. 4th Pittsburg, KS 66762


In 2014, beat Menghini 50.9/49%; teacher and coach, 80%+ football winning percentage

Monica Murnan (D-Pittsburg)

1313 Mallory Court Pittsburg, KS 66762

(H): (620) 249-7149 [email protected] monicaforkansas.com

Pittsburg City Commissioner and former Mayor; Founding member of the Community Health Center of SEK; Director of Student Support Services at Greenbush Regional Education Center

Kansas House District 4 (Read) 45/23/32

Trevor Jacobs (R-Fort Scott)

1927 Locust Road Fort Scott, KS 66701


Won three-way primary with 58%; Active in Tea Party in 2011; farmer; involved with ministers to inmates


Kevin Jones (I) (R-Wellsville)

416 E. 7th St. Wellsville, KS 66092

[email protected] kevinjonesforkansas.com

First elected in 2012; serves on Wellsville School Board & Franklin Co Planning Commission; retired military; internet sales

Doug Walker (D-Osawatomie)

212 First Osawatomie, KS 66064

(H): (913) 731-0100 walkerforkansas.com

Previously served in KS Senate 1989-1996; retired shop teachers, owns woodworking business


Jene Vickrey (I) (R-Louisburg)

502 S. Countryside Drive Louisburg, KS 66053

(C): (913) 963-8375 [email protected] jenevickrey.net

First elected in 1992; Business owner, carpet company; Speaker Pro Tem from 2011-2012; Majority Leader from 2013-present

Christy Levings (D-Osawatomie)

27845 W. 343rd Street Osawatomie, KS 66064

christylevings.com Lost 2012 election to Vickrey 32/67%; elementary school teacher for 34 years; NEA Executive Committee, past President of KNEA


Richard Proehl (I) (R-Parsons)

510 Pine Ridge Road Parsons, KS 67357


Won primary election with 65%; First elected in 2006; Chair of Transportation; banker; serves on KTA Board; wife is former Superintendent of USD 503







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Kansas House District 8 (McPherson) 55/16/29

Patty Markley (R-Overland Park)

12312 Nieman Road Overland Park, KS 66213

(C): (913) 709-5985 [email protected] pattymarkley.com

Defeated incumbent McPherson in the primary, 58/42%; Prairie Village City Council 1999-2002; past Union Station Assistance Corp.; appointed by Graves to the Kansas Council on Travel & Tourism; volunteer with Junior League, former PTA President

Ben Chociej (D-Overland Park)

13611 Hauser Street #202 Overland Park, KS 66221


Computer engineer and software & web developer; Vanderbuilt graduate


Kent Thompson (I) (R-La Harpe)

1816 2800 Street La Harpe, KS 66751


Appointed in 2013 to replace Bideau (deceased) and then re-elected in 2014; Real estate agent and rancher

Patrick McMurray (L-Chanute)

1500 W. Main Apt 111 Chanute, KS 66720

[email protected] Trucker


John Wilson (I) (D-Lawrence)

1923 Ohio Street Lawrence, KS 66046

(H): (785) 218-7288 [email protected] johnwilsonforkansas.com

First elected in 2012; House Minority Policy Chair; works for a non-profit, anti-obesity organization


Jim Kelly (I) (R-Independence)

309 S. 5th Street Independence, KS 67301


Served since 2011; Vice-Chair of Financial Institutions; previously served on USD 446 School Board and Independence City Commission; banker

Kansas House District 12 58/18/23 (Peck)

Doug Blex (R-Independence)

3131 CR 2600 Independence, KS 67301


Farmer, operates cow calf operation; retired Wildlife & Parks Enforcement Supervisor; strong background on water issues; he & his wife are active in Montgomery Co Republican politics; Tyro Christian Church

Jean Schodorf (D-Sedan)

1911 Highway 166 B Sedan, KS 67361

(H): (316) 259-0912 [email protected] jeanschodorf.com

Former State Senator from 2001-2012; changed parties to run as a Democrat against Kobach in 2014, lost 41/59%; educator, speech-language hearing pathologist


Larry Hibbard (I) (R-Toronto)

858 EE 75 Road Toronto, KS 66777

(H): (620) 637-2454 (C): (620) 583-3334 [email protected] larryhibbard.org

First elected in 2012; former school board member and board member for Farm Bureau and KLA; rancher


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Keith Esau (I) (R-Olathe)

11702 S. Winchester Street Olathe, KS 66061

(H): (913) 599-6537 (C): (913) 515-2135 [email protected] keithesau.com

First elected in 2012; Vice-Chair of Elections; served as 3rd District Republican Chair; software engineer

Merlin Ring (D-Olathe)

1046 E. Pineview Street Olathe, KS 66061

(H): (913) 764-0074 [email protected] ringforhouse14.com

Lost 2012 race to Esau 33/61%; worked at BE Aerospace and currently a private consultant; teaches adult studies class at First Baptist Church of Olathe; helped build youth soccer program in Olathe


Erin Davis (I) (R-Olathe)

12018 S. Clinton Street Olathe, KS 66061

(H): (913) 271-1095 [email protected] reperindavis.com

Won three-way primary with 63%; Appointed in 2014 to replace Montgomery and then re-elected in 2014; on Board of Governors for Eisenhower Series; state co-chair for Marco Rubio for President; lawyer

R. Paul McCorkle (D-Olathe)

502 S. Cherry Street Olathe, KS 66061

(C): (913) 244-9906 [email protected] mccorkle4ks.com

Bachelors in Education from KU, Masters from PSU, currently finishing doctoral degree in Education Leadership from Baker; elementary & special education teacher


Amanda Grosserode (I) (R-Lenexa)

12601 W. 99th Street Lenexa, KS

[email protected] amandagrosserode.com

First elected in 2010; Chair of Education Budget; active in Tea Party movement 2009-2010; homemaker & homeschool teacher

Cindy Holscher (D-Overland Park)


(H): (913) 766-9790 (C): (913) 568-4293 [email protected] cindyforkansas.com

Business manager with Sprint Yellow Pages; three children in Olathe school district; involved in PTA

Kansas House District 17 (Hildabrand) 47/23/30

Tom Cox (R-Shawnee)

14814 W. 71st Terrace Shawnee, KS 66216

(C): (913) 593-7404 tom-cox.org

Defeated incumbent Hildabrand in the primary, 62/39%; BA in Political Science and Masters in Journalism from KU, was active in student gov’t; digital marketing

Helen Stoll (D-Lenexa)

7601 Constance Street Lenexa, KS 66216

[email protected] helenstoll.com

BS in Business Administration from KU; student development specialist at JCCC; previously served as VP for several banks dealing with commercial real estate loans


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Kansas House District 18 (Rubin) 41/27/32

Eric Jenkins (R-Shawnee)

13308 W. 56th Terrace Shawnee, KS 66216

(C): (913) 268-3147 [email protected] ericjenkinsforkansas.com

Shawnee City Councilman; on Shawnee Planning Commission for 20+ years; graduate of US Army War College; Veteran of FEMA and US Army Reserves; taught Command & General Staff College curricular

Cindy Neighbor (D-Shawnee)

10405 W. 52nd Terrace Shawnee, KS 66203

(H): (913) 268-9061 (C): (816) 225-0580 [email protected] cindyneighbor.com

Served 2003-04 as a Republican and 2006-10 as a Democrat; lost 2014 election to Rubin 48.1/51.8%; Shawnee Mission School Board member for 18 years and 2000 KASB President


Stephanie Clayton (I) (R-Overland Park)

9825 Woodson Drive Overland Park, KS 66207

(C): (913) 205-4970 clayton4kansas.com

First elected in 2012; board member of Johnson Co Commission on Aging; Kansas Federation of Republican Women; social media consultant

Elizabeth Meitl (D-Overland Park)



Doctoral student in special education at KU; teacher

John Taube (L-Overland Park)

8857 Broadmoor Court Apt 3405 Overland Park, KS 66212

(H): (913) 291-7912 [email protected] johntaube4kansas.com

Men’s Republican Leadership Series; previously volunteered for JoCo Republican Party and Sen. Roberts campaign, then left the Republican Party

Kansas House District 20 (Bruchman) 53/20/26

Jan H. Kessinger (R-Overland Park)

12605 Walmer Street Overland Park, KS 66209

(H): (913) 338-3937 (C): (913) 275-4790 [email protected] kessinger4kansas.org

Defeated incumbent Bruchman in the primary, 54/46%; Managing, sales, marketing consultant; appointed to KRGC by Brownback; interned for Bob Dole; Congregational Care Minister at United Methodist Church of the Resurrection

Christopher McQueeny (D-Leawood)

12723 Wenonga Lane Leawood, KS 66209

(C): (913) 850-8411 [email protected] chris4ks.com

Johnson Co native; studied theology at Hellenic College in MA; works at North Kansas City Hospital, healthcare educator

Kansas House District 21 (Bollier) 43/26/30

Dorothy Hughes (R-Prairie Village)

6009 W. 76th Terrace Prairie Village, KS 66208

(C): (913) 230-4568 [email protected] hughesforkansas.com

Health care consultant; currently working on a PhD in health Policy at KUMC; worked on behalf of KU Hospital in gov’t relations; former staffer for KLRD & Rep. Moran

Jerry Stogsdill (D-Prairie Village)

4414 Tomahawk Road Prairie Village, KS 66208

(H): (913) 384-3393 [email protected] jerryforkansas.com

Navy Veteran; long-time teacher in SMSD; President of JoCo NEA District; currently owns and operates two separate technology businesses


Nancy Lusk (I) (D-Overland Park)

7700 W. 83rd Street Overland Park, KS 66204

(H): (913) 648-2616 [email protected] nancylusk.com

First elected in 2012; member of Johnson Co Democratic Executive Board; former Legislative Chair for Kansas PTA; rental property owner


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Linda Gallagher (I) (R-Lenexa)

7804 Monrovia Street Lenexa, KS 66216

(H): (913) 631-3512 (C): (913) 703-3423 [email protected] lindagallagher.org

First elected in 2014; served as precinct committee member for 12 years; member of PTA and multiple booster clubs; works in freelance communications and association management

Amber Versola (D-Lenexa)

8106 Monrovia Street Lenexa, KS 66215

amberversola.ngpvanhost.com Lost in 2014 to Gallagher 44/56%; trainer and community organizer; lobbyist for NOW in 2011; passionate about social justice


Jarrod Ousley (I) (D-Merriam)

6800 Farley Merriam, KS 66203

(913) 735-0236 [email protected] jarrodousley.com

First elected in 2014; painting contractor; involved in Parents as Teachers Association, Mainstream Coalition, Game on for Kansas Schools

Rob Johnson (R-Merriam)

6005 Hemlock Street Merriam, KS 66202

(H): (913) 475-1142 [email protected] rob4kansas.com

Former president & CEO of NE JoCo Chamber; currently works for Lexmark Int’l as an industry consultant; worked for Federico


Melissa Rooker (I) (R-Fairway)

4121 Brookridge Drive Fairway, KS 66205

(H): (913) 961-1555 [email protected] melissarooker.com

First elected in 2012; SMSD Career and Technical Education Advisory Board member; formerly involved in Shawnee Mission and Kansas PTA; retired film executive

Matt McCann (D-Mission)

5529 Russell Street Mission, KS 66202

mattmccann.org Technology trainer and instructor with ETECH Parts in Olathe; district delegate for Bernie Sanders; KSU degree in Theatre


Larry Campbell (I) (R-Olathe)

15803 W. Avalon Olathe, KS 66062

[email protected] votecampbell.net

Served 1997-2004 and re-elected in 2012; Chair of Vision2020; serves on Olathe City Council and was Mayor 1995-2001; banker, real estate investor and adjunct professor

Cheron Tiffany (D-Olathe)

18364 W. 154th Street Olathe, KS 66062

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Lost 2014 to Campbell 29/71%; teacher at De Soto High School

Kansas House District 27 (Merrick) 55/16/29

Sean Tarwater (R-Stilwell)

16006 Meadow Lane Stilwell, KS 66085

(C): (816) 729-7827 teamtarwater.com

CEO of Dealer Development Group Services; Master’s in Business Administration from UMKC; HOA President; previously served as Chair of the Finance Council for St. Michael the Archangel

Larry A. Miller (D-Overland Park)

6300 W. 156th Overland Park, KS 66223


Pool manager for City of Overland Park, bus driver for First Student


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Kansas House District 28 (Lunn) 53/18/29

Joy Koesten (R-Leawood)

3310 W. 137th Street Leawood, KS 66224

(H): (913) 972-7883 joyforkansas.com

Defeated incumbent Lunn in the primary, 54/46%; Founded KHC Wealth Management with husband; doctorate in communication studies, teaches at KU Edwards campus and JCCC; involved in JoCo CASA and Greater KC Mental Health Coalition


James Todd (I) (R-Overland Park)

9812 W. 118th Street #3 Overland Park, KS 66210

todd4kansas.com First elected in 2012; Vice-Chair of Fed & State; attorney, graduate of KU Law where he was VP of the Federalist Society

Brett Parker (D-Overland Park)

10619 Mastin Street Apt. C Overland Park, KS 66212

(H): (913) 735-6812 [email protected] brettparkerforkansas.com

English teacher in SMSD; former officer in Olathe KNEA; best known for creation of “Dressed to the Nines” fundraiser for Negro League Baseball Museum that the Royals have adopted


Randy Powell (I) (R-Olathe)

14481 W. 122nd Street Olathe, KS 66062

(C): (913) 210-2179 [email protected] randy-powell.com

First elected in 2014, beat Worley in the primary 56/44%; financial advisor; chairs board for All Nations, a Christian Missions organization

Darla Graham (D-Lenexa)

9133 Allman Road Lenexa, KS 66219

[email protected] darlafordistrict30.com

Paralegal for law firm; member of Mainstream Coalition and Sunflower PTA


Louis E. Ruiz (I) (D-Kansas City)

2914 W. 46th Avenue Kansas City, KS 66103


First elected in 2004; Assistant Minority Leader; former board member of KCPT, Campfire USA Heartland Council; retired from Lucent Technologies


Pam Curtis (I) (D-Kansas City)

322 North 16th Street Kansas City, KS 66102

(C): (913) 626-0404 [email protected] curtisforkck.com

Appointed during 2014 Session to replace Mike Peterson (deceased) and then re-elected in 2014; former Chief of Staff for KCK Mayor Joe Reardon


Tom Burroughs (I) (D-Kansas City)

3131 S. 73rd Terrace Kansas City, KS 66106

(H): (913) 963-7415 [email protected] tomburroughs.com

First elected in 1996; Minority Leader; member of Kansas Athletic Commission; retired from Colgate-Palmolive Company


Valdenia C. Winn (I) (D-Kansas City)

P.O. Box 12327 Kansas City, KS 66112

(H): (913) 321-2620 First elected in 2000; Ranking Minority on Education and Education Budget; faculty at KCK Community College


Broderick Henderson (I) (D-Kansas City)

2710 North 8th Street Kansas City, KS 66101


First elected in 1994; serves on EMS Board; Director of KCK Parking Control

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Kathy Wolfe Moore (I) (D-Kansas City)

3209 N. 131st Street Kansas City, KS 66109

(H): (913) 314-0878 [email protected] kathywolfemoore.com

First elected in 2010; Ranking Minority on General Gov’t budget; served as Chief of Staff to KCK Mayor Carol Marinovich; Business Director at KU Med

Kevin Braun (R-Kansas City)

4315 North 110th Terrace Kansas City, KS 66109

kevinbraunks.com Army Veteran; Master’s in Business Law from Friends University


Stan Frownfelter (I) (D-Kansas City)

5225 Crest Drive Kansas City, KS 66106


First elected in 2006; Ranking Minority on Commerce, Labor, and Economic Development; owns a wholesale distribution business


Willie Dove (I) (R-Bonner Springs)

14715 Timber Lane Bonner Springs, KS 66012

(H): (913) 422-8317 (C): (913) 909-5866 [email protected] williedove.com

First elected in 2012; Majority Whip; Vice-Chair of Health; owns Medicare Advantage PlusServices, insurance

Mike Fonkert (D-Basehor)

2951 N. 155th Terrace Basehor, KS 66007

[email protected] fonkertforkansas.com

Owner of lawns and landscape company; 2011 KU grad; Board of Directors for the Southern Leavenworth Co Leadership Development Program

Frederick Caleb Christopher (L-Basehor)

3111 N. 155th Terrace Basehor, KS 66007


Lost 2014 race to Dove with 10% of the vote; works in IT

Kansas House District 39 (Macheers) 47/21/31

Shelee Brim (R-Shawnee)

6756 Longview Shawnee, KS 66218

(H): (913) 207-1557 [email protected] sheleebrim.com

Defeated incumbent Macheers in three-way primary with 43%; Retired teacher, softball and volleyball coach; realtor; children’s worship leader at Westside Family church

Angeliina Lawson (D-Shawnee)

7029 Round Prairie Street Shawnee, KS 66226

[email protected]

Clinical psychologist; active in PTA and organizer of philanthropic events


John Bradford (I) (R-Lansing)

125 Rock Creek Loop Lansing, KS 66043

(H): (913) 683-0871 [email protected] johnbradfordks.com

First elected in 2102; Chair of Leavenworth Co Republican Party 2008-2012; grassroots organizer for the Tea Party; served in the Army; strategic planning, project development and logistics consultant

Debbie Deere (D-Lansing)

402 Maple Court Lansing, KS 66043

(H): (913) 683-9894 [email protected] votedebbiedeere.com

Operates a longstanding child care facility; Lansing School Board member since 2011; VP of women’s division of local chamber of commerce; husband recently retired from Lansing Correctional Facility


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Tony Barton (I) (R-Leavenworth)

1402 Franklin Street Leavenworth, KS 66048

(C): (913) 680-5997 [email protected] electtonybarton.com

First elected in 2014; Pastor New Life Fellowship Church in Leavenworth; served in Navy

Jeff Pittman (D-Leavenworth)

1108 S. Broadway Street Leavenworth, KS 66048

(H): (217) 553-7919 [email protected] votepittman.com

Lost 2010 general to O’Brien 35/65%; Systems Engineer for a software company; MIT undergrad and MBA from Oxford; 26 year military Veteran; Chair of Lansing Planning Commission for 13 years

Kansas House District 42 (O’Brien) 40/24/35

Jim Karleskint (R-Tonganoxie)

24542 Cantrell Road Tonganoxie, KS 66086

(C): (785) 550-4298 karleskintforkansas.com

Defeated incumbent O’Brien in the primary, 52/48%; Retired Holton Superintendent; currently education consultant for low performing schools

Kara Reed (D-Tonganoxie)

925 Pleasant Street Tonganoxie, KS 66086

(C): (913) 940-0427 [email protected] karareedforkansas.com

Currently serves on the Tonganoxie City Council; B.S. & M.S. Degrees and 13 years as a biology instructor at the community college level


Bill Sutton (I) (R-Gardner)

301 W. Westhoff Place Gardner, KS 66030

(H): (913) 488-1665 billsutton.us

Won primary election with 58%; First elected in 2012; founding chair of the Gardner-Edgerton City Republican Central Committee; steelworker


Barbara Ballard (I) (D-Lawrence)

1532 Alvamar Drive Lawrence, KS 66047


First elected in 1992; Minority Caucus Chair; Ranking Minority on Social Services Budget; administrator at KU

Michael Lindsey (R-Lawrence)

901 Chalk Hill Ct. Lawrence, KS 66049


Retired from AT&T; self-described moderate


Tom Sloan (I) (R-Lawrence)

772 Highway 40 Lawrence, KS 66049

(H): (785) 841-1526 (C): (785) 841-3105 [email protected] tomsloan.org

First elected in 1994; Board Chair of Douglas Co RWD No. 1; consultant and farmer

Terry Manies (D-Lecompton)

370 N. 1700th Road Lecompton, KS 66050

(C): (785) 550-7286 [email protected] terry4kansas45.org

Owner of Ideal Strategies, communications and freelance writing; former Communications Director at Aldersgate Village


Dennis “Boog” Highberger (I) (D-Lawrence)

1024 New York Lawrence, KS 66044

(H): (785) 424-3262 [email protected] boog46.com

First elected in 2014; served on Lawrence City Commission 2003-09, was Mayor 2005-06; lawyer; serves on DG Co Food Policy Council, Sustainability Advisory Board, neighborhood assn


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Kansas House District 47 (Gonzalez) 49/23/33

Ronald Ellis (R-Meriden)

9199 K-4 Highway Meriden, KS 66512


Lost 2012 Senate election to Francisco 35/65%; former teacher; precinct committee chair; member of Jefferson Co Chamber; 4-H Volunteer

Michael Caddell (D-Nortonville)

17127 Osage Road Nortonville, KS 66060


Executive Producer of ‘Radio Free Kansas’; retired private investigator and newspaper publisher


Marvin Kleeb (I) (R-Overland Park

14206 Eby Overland Park, KS 66221

(H): (913) 707-4535 [email protected] marvinkleeb.com

First elected in 2008; Chair of Tax; Owner-President of Allied Staffing

Sandy Ackerson (D-Overland Park)

11914 Slater Street Overland Park, KS 66213


Lost in 2014 to Kleeb 37/63%; retired educator; active in Heartland Episcopal Cursillo Church


Scott Schwab (I) (R-Olathe)

14953 W. 140th Terrace Olathe, KS 66062

(H): (913) 302-7916 [email protected] scottschwab.com

Served 2003-2005 and did not run in 2006 but appointed to replace Hodge in 2008 and re-elected since; Chair of Insurance & Financial Institutions; previous Chair of Johnson Co Republican Party

Darnell Hunt (D-Olathe)

15660 W. 141st Street Olathe, KS 66062

(C): (913) 634-2063 In 2014 lost to Schwab 37/63%; Navy veteran


Fred Patton (I) (R-Topeka)

339 NE 46th Topeka, KS 66617

(H): (785) 969-0096 [email protected] pattonforkansas.com

First elected in 2014; attorney and also owns an escrow service and tanning salon; served on Seaman School Board and past President of the Kansas Association of School Boards

Chris Huntsman (D-Topeka)

4532 NW Camden Lane Topeka, KS 66618


Lost 2014 race to Patton 37/63%; retired teacher; former KNEA Board Member


Ron Highland (I) (R-Wamego)

27487 Wells Creek Road Wamego, KS 66547


First elected in 2012; Chair of Education; Chair of Wabaunsee Co Republican Central Committee; retired KSU vet

Adrienne Olejnik (D-Rossville)

P.O. Box 725 Rossville, KS 66533

(H): (785) 640-8787 [email protected] adrienneforkansas.com

Rossville City Council; Director of the Rossville Library; Serves on Rossville Community Foundation Board and Shawnee Co Extension Program Development Committee; former KAC Board member

Kansas House District 52 (D. Jones) 51/23/26

Brenda Dietrich (R-Topeka)

6110 SW 38th Terrace Topeka, KS 66610

(H): (785) 221-3853 [email protected] kansansforbrenda.com

Retired Superintendent of Auburn-Washburn School District; PhD in Educational Administration from KSU; active in Kansas Starbase, Topeka Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Kansas, etc.





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Kansas House District 53 (Tietze) 40/30/30

Jim Gartner (I) (D-Topeka)

928 SW Woodbridge Court Topeka, KS 66606


Appointed to replace Tietze in 2016; Pres of AuburnWashburn School Board; former AT&T lobbyist, consultant; Purple Heart recipient

Richard Kress (R-Topeka)

4401 SW 6th Avenue Topeka, KS 66606


Longtime Topeka resident, Topeka High Class of ’65; Vietnam Veteran; active member of Northland Christian Church


Ken Corbet (I) (R-Topeka)

10351 SW 61st Topeka, KS 6610

(C): (785) 224-0357 [email protected] kansascorbet54.com

Defeated Incumbent Ann Mah in 2012 in a newly reapportioned district; Vice-Chair of Energy & Environment; owner of Ravenswood Lodge

Renae Hansen (D-Berryton)

4448 SE 105th Street Berryton, KS 66409

(C): (785) 221-1734 [email protected] hansenforhouse.org

Graduate KSU; long-time Statehouse committee assistant for energy, judiciary and health committees


Annie Kuether (I) (D-Topeka)

1346 SW Wayne Avenue Topeka, KS 66604

[email protected]

First elected in 1996; Ranking Minority on Energy & Environment and Utilities & Telecommunications; community volunteer


Lane Hemsley (I) (R-Topeka)

2909 SW 33rd Circle Topeka, KS 66614

(C): (785) 817-7533 [email protected] hemsleyforhouse.com

In 2014, defeated incumbent Weigel 50.2/49.7%; Executive Director of the Kansas Dental Board; attorney

Virgil Weigel (D-Topeka)

1900 SW Briarwood Dr. Topeka, KS 66611


Elected in 2012 to an open seat after reapportionment but lost 2014 race to Hemsley 49.7/50.2%; former ABC officer; leader in local American Legion Post


John Alcala (I) (D-Topeka)

520 NE Lake St. Topeka, KS 66616


First elected in 2012; Ranking Minority on Local Gov’t; retired from Hill’s Pet Food; former Topeka City Councilman

Kansas House District 58 (Scott) 20/44/36

Vic Miller (D-Topeka)

510 SW 10th Topeka, KS 66612


Defeated incumbent Scott in three-way primary with 73%; Former KS House Member, City Commissioner and County Commissioner; attorney/retired judge


Blaine Finch (I) (R-Ottawa)

5 SW Fairview Drive Ottawa, KS 66067

(785) 242-6400 [email protected]

First elected in 2012; attorney specializing in family law




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Kansas House District 60 (Hill) 39/25/35

Mark Schreiber (R-Emporia)

1722 Yucca Lane Emporia, KS 66801


Won three-way primary with 53%; VP of gov’t relations for Westar; ESU alumni; graduate of Leadership Emporia and Leadership Kansas

William Ballard (D-Emporia)

1020 Watson Emporia, KS 66801


Lyon Co Democrats Treasurer; works at Newman Regional Health; ESU graduate

Kansas House District 61 (Hutchins) 56/19/25

Francis Awerkamp (R-St. Marys)

807 W. Linn Street St. Marys, KS 66536

(C): (785) 844-2131 (785) 328-9545 [email protected] francisawerkamp.com

Owner Onyx Collection; member of St. Mary’s Academy; St. Mary’s City Commission

Lauren Van Wagoner (D-Hoyt)

17360 158th Road Hoyt, KS 66440


Co-founder of the Jackson County Parents’ Empowerment Group for children with special needs; originally filed for Senate seat; active in Game on For Kansas


Randy Garber (I) (R-Sabetha)

2424 Timberlane Terrace Sabetha, KS 66534


First elected in 2012; retired from US Navy

Kansas House District 63 (Henry) 42/26/33

W. Brett Neibling (D-Highland)

289 280th Road Highland, KS 66035

neiblingforkansas.com Former educator; KSU grad; 6th generation farmer/stockman; wife is a teacher

John R. Eplee (R-Atchison)

163 Deer Run Atchison, KS 66002

(H): (913) 367-2382 (C): (913) 367-5910 [email protected] kansansforeplee.com

Atchison Family Practitioner; serves on the USD 409 Board of Ed; former President of KMS


Susie Swanson (I) (R-Clay Center)

1422 5th Street Clay Center, KS 67432

(H): (785) 587-7483 [email protected] susieswanson.org

Husband, Vern, held the seat 2005-14; retired social worker


Lonnie Clark (I) (R-Junction City)

P.O. Box 991 Junction City, KS 66441


Defeated incumbent, Rothlisburg, in the 2014 primary 60/40%; retired athletic trainer and associate professor; former VP of Operations for HealthSouth


Sydney Carlin (I) (D-Manhattan)

1650 Sunny Slope Lane Manhattan, KS 66502


First elected in 2002; Ranking Minority on Ag & Nat Res Budget; former Manhattan City Commissioner; property owner and investor

Stanley Hoerman (R-Manhattan)

P.O. Box 988 Manhattan, KS 66505


Former carpenter; author of Earthquake Prophesied, started the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship; advocates cancellation of Turnpike fees




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Tom Phillips (I) (R-Manhattan)

1530 Barrington Drive Manhattan, KS 66503


First elected in 2012; Vice-Chair of Local Gov’t; Served on the Manhattan City Commission and as Mayor; community planning consultant

Kansas House District 68 (Moxley) 49/22/29

Dave Baker (R-Council Grove)

278 Lake Road Council Grove, KS 66846


Won three-way primary with 63%; Realtor with Bluestem Brokerage; President of Council Grove City Lake Association

Laura Blevins (D-White City)

963 S. Highway 4 White City, KS 66872


Retired teacher and elementary school principal; recently worked as consultant for at-risk schools


J.R. Claeys (I) (R-Salina)

2157 Redhawk Lane Salina, KS 67401

(C): (785) 250-5758 [email protected] jrclaeys.com

First elected in 2012; Chair of Transportation & Public Safety Budget; has served as executive member in KS Republican Party and KS Young Republicans; investor and former association executive

Gerrett Morris (D-Salina)

117 N. College Avenue Salina, KS 67401


Lost 2010 race for KS Senate to Arpke 36/64%; owner of Ad Astra Books and Coffee House; works as a horticulture supervisor at Rolling Hills Zoo


John Barker (I) (R-Abilene)

103 Wassinger Drive Abilene, KS 67410

(C): (785) 479-7519 [email protected] barker4kansas.com

First elected in 2012; Chair of Judiciary; District Magistrate Judge from 1987-2012; farmer

Jo Schwartz (D-Abilene)

113 Hilltop Drive Abilene, KS 67410


Owns Burning Tree Art Gallery


Diana Dierks (I) (R-Salina)

1221 Sunrise Drive Salina, KS 67401


First elected in 2012; was Vice-Chair of Saline Co Republicans for 6 years; member of Lyons & Rotary; realtor

Jeffrey Zamrzla (D-Salina)

2509 Brookwood Lane Salina, KS 67401


Vice-Chair of Saline Co Democrats; recently moved back to Salina from Topeka where he was Chair of Shawnee Co Democrats

Joey Frazier (L-Salina)

722 E. Iron Avenue Salina, KS 67401



Marc Rhoades (I) (R-Newton)

1006 Lazy Creek Drive Newton, KS 67114


First elected in 2006; former Chair of Appropriations; Commissioner of Midwest Higher Education Compact

Tim Hodge (D-North Newton)

2727 N. Main North Newton, KS 67117

(H): (316) 283-0902 (C): (316) 772-0744 [email protected] timhodgeks.com

Former teacher and coach; attorney; has taught at Tabor College; clerked for the Kansas Board of Tax Appeals; KNEA and School Board member





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Les Mason (I) (R-McPherson)

108 Arcadian Court McPherson, KS 67460

[email protected]

First elected in 2014; Vice-Chair of Commerce; business owner

Terrance Krier (D-McPherson)

502 S. Main Street McPherson, KS 67460


Regional plant manager for Farmers Alliance Mutual Insurance; former McPherson School Board President


Don Schroeder (I) (R-Hesston)

708 Charles Street Hesston, KS 67062


First elected in 2006; previously served on USD 448 School Board, McPherson Co Commission, and as precinct committeeman; retired farmer

Kansas House District 75 (W. Carpenter) 48/21/29

Mary Martha Good (R-El Dorado)

89 SE 20th Street El Dorado, KS 67042

(C): (316) 655-6088 [email protected] goodforkansas.org

Defeated incumbent W. Carpenter by 37 votes in the primary; Teacher at El Dorado schools since 1989; degrees from PSU and WSU

Kansas House District 76 (Mast) 51/19/29

Eric L. Smith (R-Burlington)

627 Kennebec Street Burlington, KS 66839

(H): (620) 490-1458 ericlsmith4house76.com

Deputy Sherriff in Coffey Co; attended Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center; former Air Force

Teresa Briggs (D-Reading)

10933 W. 33rd Street Reading, KS 66868

[email protected]

Won primary against Atherton by 1 vote; lost 2014 three-way general to Mast 31/48%; served four years as Lyon County Commissioner; director of the Mental Health Center’s Regional Prevention Center of the Flint Hills


Kristey Williams (I) (R-Augusta)

506 Stone Lake Court Augusta, KS 67010


First elected in 2014; served as Mayor of Augusta; fitness instructor and small business owner; Class of 2012 in the Eisenhower Series


Ron Ryckman (I) (R-Olathe)

14234 W. 158th Street Olathe, KS 66062

(H): (913) 768-7760 [email protected] repronryckman.com

First elected in 2012; Chair of Appropriations; business consultant and real estate investor

Jason Darby (D-Olathe)

1268 E. Butterfield Place Olathe, KS 66062


Attended Ottawa University; pricing coordinator at Ball’s Foods





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Ed Trimmer (I) (D-Winfield)

1402 E. 9th Winfield, KS 67156

(H): (620) 221-7146 (C): (620) 262-6812 [email protected] etrimmer.com

Served since 2005; Minority Whip; Ranking Minority on Education and Pension & Benefits; member of KNEA, Winfield Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Winfield Municipal Band, etc.; retired teacher

Kansas House District 80 (K. Kelley) 44/26/30

Anita Judd-Jenkins (R-Arkansas City)

225 N. “C” Street Arkansas City, KS 67005

(C): (620) 441-8376 [email protected] anitaforkansas.com

Defeated incumbent K. Kelley 53/47%; worked in banking industry; husband retired as director of gifts at Southwestern College and was Mayor of Ark City in 1979

Michelle Schiltz (D-Caldwell)

512 N. Webb Caldwell, KS 67022

(H): (620) 845-6958 [email protected] michelleschiltz.com

Small business owner; former City Commissioner; President Caldwell Chamber of Commerce


Blake Carpenter (I) (R-Derby)

2425 N. Newberry Apt 3202 Derby, KS 67037

(C): (316) 772-0886 [email protected] carpenterforkansas.com

First elected in 2014; B.B.A. in Entrepreneurship from WSU; was president of WSU College Young Republicans; research consultant

James McCluer (D-Derby)

1700 Arrowhead Drive Derby, KS 67037


Retired Air Force; B.S. in Industrial Safety, Environmental Health, Public Health from University of Central Oklahoma


Pete DeGraaf (I) (R-Mulvane)

1545 E. 119th Mulvane, KS 67110

(H): (316) 777-1414 [email protected] petedegraaf.org

Served since 2008; beat Harris in 2014 election 62/38%; faith-based financial advisor

Danette Harris (D-Mulvane)

1494 N. Powers Drive Mulvane, KS 67110


Lost 2014 election to DeGraaf 38/62%; Army National Guard; Physical therapist/rehabilitation aide


Henry Helgerson (I) (D-Wichita)

12 E Peach Tree Lane Wichita, KS 67207


Appointed Jan. 2016 to replace Bridges (resigned); served in the House 1983-2001 and in the Senate 2003-04; small business owner

M. Lewis Ackerman (R-Wichita)

1050 N. Ridgewood Wichita, KS 67208

Self-employed; precinct committeeman


Gail Finney (I) (D-Wichita)

1754 N. Madison Avenue Wichita, KS 67214

(316) 768-0615 [email protected] gailfinney.com

First elected in 2008; Ranking Minority on Transportation & Public Safety Budget; business consultant and owner of a petroleum and land services company


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Chuck Weber (I) (R-Wichita)

2331 N. Winstead Circle Wichita, KS 67226


Appointed Jan. 2016 to replace Brunk (resigned); communications consultant & film producer; former president of the pastoral council at Resurrection Catholic Church

Patty Beamer (D-Bel Aire)

6833 Odessa Bel Aire, KS 67226

(C): (252) 229-7267 [email protected] beamerforkansas.org

Retired with over 20 years of service in the Navy and Air Force; Nursing Instructor at WSU


Jim Ward (I) (D-Wichita)

3100 E. Clark Wichita, KS 67211


First elected in 2002; Ranking Minority on Health; former Sedgwick Co Assistant DA and Wichita City Prosecutor; served on USD 259 School Board and Wichita City Council; attorney

Christopher Drake (R-Wichita)

1707 S. Estelle Street Wichita, KS 67211

(H): (316) 440-0860 (C): (316) 719-9837 [email protected] drakeforkansas.com

Owner of PaveCo Asphalt Solutions Inc.; attended Oral Roberts University and MBA from St. Gregory’s University

James Pruden (L-Wichita)

2918 E. Morris Street Wichita, KS 67211


Lost 2014 and 2012 races to Ward; retired Master Electrician

Kansas House District 87 (Kahrs) 48/22/30

Roger A. Elliot (R-Wichita)

12015 E. Tamarac Wichita, KS 67206

(C): (316) 655-2616 [email protected] elliottrepks.com

Former Andover School board member; retired VP of Corner Bank

Tonya Howard (D-Wichita)

8101 E. Morningside Wichita, KS 67207

(H): (316) 619-9272 [email protected] tonyahoward4ksrep.com

Wichita public school teacher; volunteers at Lord’s Diner

Marco Giorgi (I-Wichita)

1050 N. Bedrord Court Wichita, KS 67206


Masters from US Air Force Command and Staff College; wrote LTE criticizing LLC exemption


Joe Scapa (I) (R-Wichita)

2209 S. White Cliff Lane Wichita, KS 67207

(C): (316) 619-0935 [email protected] josephscapa.com

Served one term in 87th district before reapportionment; real estate agent

Elizabeth Bishop (D-Wichita)

8518 E. Longlake Street Wichita, KS 67207

(H): (316) 841-5173 [email protected] bishopforkansas.org

Former executive director of Wichita Independent Neighborhoods, Inc.; served on the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission; volunteer on many boards & taskforces; attended WSU

Kansas House District 89 (Houston) 27/41/32

KC Ohaebosim (D-Wichita)

2330 N. Oliver #511 Wichita, KS 67220

(C): (316) 500-2254 Lost Senate race in 2008 & 2012; customer support specialist for Honeywell



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Steve Huebert (I) (R-Valley Center)

619 N. Birch Valley Center, KS 67147


First elected in 2000; Chair of Local Gov’t; previously served on Valley Center Planning Commission and USD 262 Board of Education; systems engineer

Lou Cicirello (D-Valley Center)

1041 N. Old Trail Circle Valley Center, KS 67147

(C): (316) 290-9284 [email protected] cicirellovc.com

Valley Center City Council; Boy Scout Troop Leader; has coached children’s sports teams

Kansas House District 91 (Suellentrop) 47/18/34

Greg Lakin (R-Wichita)

2824 W. Timbercreek Cir. Wichita, KS 67204

[email protected]

Won primary election with 64%; Family physician, affiliated with Wesley Medical Center; former Chairman of Rep. Hawkins’ campaign


John Carmichael (I) (D-Wichita)

1475 N. Lieunett Wichita, KS 67203

(C): (316) 351-8892 [email protected] carmichaelforkansas.com

Served since 2014; Ranking Minority on Judiciary; him & his wife served as precinct committee chairs; previous KS Democratic Party secretary; attorney


John Whitmer (I) (R-Wichita)

12905 W. Red Rock Wichita, KS 67235

(H): (316) 990-1098 [email protected] whitmerforkansas.com

First elected in 2014; Brownback appointee to CPOST, Chair; long time party activist in Sedgwick Co; owns an event planning service

Deb Shepard (D-Clearwater)

451 S. 3rd Clearwater, KS 67026


Previously worked at the Society of Professional & Engineering Employees in Aerospace; former KansasWorks Board member, Veteran

Kansas House District 94 (Goico) 51/17/32

Leo Delperdang (R-Wichita)

2103 N. Pintail Wichita, KS 67235


Design engineer for fiber optics systems, former small business owner

Susan Osborne (D-Wichita)

909 N. Maize Road Unit 214 Wichita, KS 67212


Former professor of business administration and marketing; Catholic Charities community liaison; former Metro Area Planning Commission member


Tom Sawyer (I) (D-Wichita)

1041 S. Elizabeth Street Wichita, KS 67213

(316) 265-7096 [email protected] tomsawyerforkansas.com

Served from 1987-98, 2003-2009 and since 2012; former candidate for Governor; Ranking Minority on Elections and Taxation; accountant

Michael Capps (R-Wichita)

803 N. Sheridan Street Apt 403 Wichita, KS 67203

(H): (316) 371-3768 [email protected] votecapps.com

CEO of Integrated Technologies of Kansas as well as Ray Alan and Associations; former US Air Force; ran for Wichita School Board in 2015


Brandon Whipple (I) (D-Wichita)

4455 S. Washington Court Wichita, KS 67216

(C): (316) 290-9447 whippleforkansas.com

First elected in 2012; Minority Agenda Chair; state director of Young Elected Officials; college instructor




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Les Osterman (I) (R-Wichita)

1401 Dallas Wichita, KS 67217


First elected in 2010; Vice-Chair of Veterans, Military & Homeland Security; retired Navy; degree in Hospital Administration

Stan Reeser (D-Wichita)

2551 S. Hiram Avenue Wichita, KS 67217

(H): (316) 943-9035 reeserforhouse.com

Works for Via Christi; attended WSU; former City Council member; serves on the Wichita Transit Advisory Board


Steve Anthimides (I) (R-Wichita)

2730 Southeast Drive Wichita, KS 67216


Appointed in 2013 to replace Hermanson and then elected in 2014; previously served on the Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Wichita; jeweler

Steven G. Crum (D-Haysville)

315 Linden Lane Haysville, KS 67060

(H): (316) 491-1977

Lost 2014 general to Anthimides 48.5/51.4%; Haysville City Council member since 2001; elementary school teacher and volleyball & swimming coach; chief negotiator for teachers in USD 261

Kansas House District 99 (Hedke) 56/13/31

Susan Humphries (R-Wichita)

8 Sagebrush Wichita, KS 67230

(C): (316) 706-4870 [email protected] susanhumphries.net

Attorney, law degree from University of Denver, specializing in adoption & family law; active at Heartland Community Church


Dan Hawkins (I) (R-Wichita)

9406 Harvest Lane Wichita, KS 67212

(H): (316) 722-7307 [email protected] danhawkinskansas.com

First elected in 2012; Majority Caucus Chair; Chair of Health; owns an insurance agency

Glen Shafer (D-Wichita)

357 N. Westfield Street Wichita, KS 67212

(H): (316) 259-2167 glenshafer.com

ESU graduate; stay at home father, wife is a teacher


Joe Seiwert (I) (R-Pretty Prairie)

1111 E. Boundary Road Pretty Prairie, KS 67570

(H): (620) 459-6927 (C): (620) 727-2053 [email protected] joeseiwert.com

First elected in 2008; Chair of Utilities & Telecommunication; farmer; former Southwestern Bell employee; previously served on USD 311 school board

Clifton Beck (D-Wichita)

P.O. Box 660 Goddard, KS 67052

(C): (316) 209-7132 cliftonforkansas.com

Field Service Manager at TSP, IT services; wife works for a special ed co-op


Jan Pauls (I) (R-Hutchinson)

101 E. 11th Avenue Hutchinson, KS 67501


First elected in 1992; previously served as Reno Co District Court Judge and Reno Co Attorney; member of Sentencing Commission; attorney; switched parties

Patsy Terrell (D-Hutchinson)

P.O. Box 45 Hutchinson, KS 67504

(C): (620) 200-2722 [email protected] patsyforkansas.com

Writer and artist; active on several local boards including the food bank and public library


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Ponka-We Victors (I) (D-Wichita)

P.O. Box 48081 Wichita, KS 67201

[email protected] votevictors.com

First elected in 2010; Ranking Minority on Children & Seniors and Agriculture & Natural Resources; community support worker for Pyxis Behavior Link


Steven R. Becker (R-Buhler)

P.O. Box 384 Buhler, KS 67522

(H): (620) 543-2297 [email protected] stevenrbecker.com

First elected in 2012; retired Reno County District Judge

Betty Taylor (D-Hutchinson)

52 Eastwood Dr. Hutchinson, KS 67502

(H): (620) 665-7378 Secretary of Reno Co Democrats; on Hutchinson Community Improvement Commission

Kansas House District 105 (Hutton) 39/23/37

Brenda Landwehr (R-Wichita)

2611 N. Bayside Court Wichita, KS 67205

(C): (316) 821-9800 [email protected] brendalandwehr.com

Served in the 91st District 1994-2012 and then lost to Dillmore in the 92nd District after reapportionment, 44/56%; previous Chair of Health; owner of an insurance agency

Cammie Funston (D-Wichita)

760 N. Brownthrush Lane Wichita, KS 67212

(C): (316) 706-1353 [email protected] cammieforkansas.ruck.us

Retired teacher, para educator at Wichita NW High School; involved with Project Freedom, Inter-Faith Ministries, the ARC of Sedgwick Co, Special Olympics, etc.

Kansas House District 106 (Schwartz) 62/17/21

Clay Aurand (R-Belleville)

810 Shady Lane Belleville, KS 66935

(C): (785) 527-0997 Served in the 109th District 1994-2012 and then lost the 2012 primary to Schwartz after reapportionment; previous Chair of Education & Majority Leader; farmer/stockman

Todd Frye (D-Marysville)

205 N. 11th Street Marysville, KS 66508

(C): (785) 859-4056 [email protected] fryeforkansas.com

Marysville City Council; Served on USD 223 School Board; works at Bradford Built, a truck customization welding shop; Political Science degree from Baker University


Susan Concannon (I) (R-Beloit)

921 N. Mill Beloit, KS 67420

(H): (785) 738-8087 [email protected] concannonforkansas.com

First elected in 2012; former Executive Director of Mitchell County Regional Medical Foundation; member of the KS Ag & Rural Leadership program; husband is an M.D.


Steven Johnson (I) (R-Assaria)

10197 S. Hopkins Rd. Assaria, KS 67416


First elected in 2010; Chair of Pensions & Benefits; farmer and financial services; involved in 4-H and Lions Club; KSU Foundation Board of Trustees

Kelley Menke (D-Lindsborg)

331 N. Main Street Lindsborg, KS 67456


Lindsborg City Council; Substitute teacher and art teacher at ArtGarden Studio


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Troy L. Waymaster (I) (R-Bunker Hill)

3528 192nd Street Bunker Hill, KS 67626

(H): (785) 483-2822 (C): (785) 324-1822 [email protected] troywaymaster.com

First elected in 2012; Chair of General Gov’t Budget; farmer; formerly worked in finance industry


Ken Rahjes (I) (R-Agra)

1798 E. 900 Road Agra, KS 67621


Appointed Dec 2015 to replace Couture-Lovelady (resigned); worked for US Rep. Adrian Smith; agricultural communications


Sue Ellen Boldra (I) (R-Hays)

2405 Gen. Custer Road Hays, KS 67601

(H): (785) 625-2250 (C): (785) 650-8952 [email protected] sueboldra.com

First elected in 2012; Vice-Chair of Ag & Nat Res; retired government teacher at Hays HS; instructor at FHSU and real-estate agent

Eber Phelps (D-Hays)

3103 Olympic Lane Hays, KS 67601


Mayor of Hays; Lost 2012 general to Boldra 45/55%; Served 1996-2012, Minority Whip

Kansas House District 112 (Edmonds) 54/17/28

Tory Arnberger (R-Great Bend)

P.O. Box 103 Great Bend, KS 67530


2016 Legislative intern for Rep. Boldra; Barton Co. Co-Chair for Moran for Kansas campaign; FHSU degree in Business Education, served as Student Senator and involved in Delta Zeta Sorority


Greg Lewis (I) (R-St. John)

910 NE 30th Ave St. John, KS 67576


Appointed Mar 2015 to replace Dannebohm (resigned); served 8 years on USD 350 School Board; Deacon at Calvary Baptists; farmer & rancher


Jack Thimesch (I) (R-Spivey)

11716 SW 80th Street Spivey, KS 67142


First elected in 2012; owner of Flatwork Specialist concrete

Kansas House District 115 (Ryckman, Sr.) 56/17/27

Boyd Orr (R-Fowler)

30111 H. Road Fowler, KS 67844


Farmer/rancher, feedlot owner; former Meade Co Commissioner & City Council; Serves on Board of Directors for Fowler Feeders and Ashland-Stockgrowers State Bank


Kyle Hoffman (I) (R-Coldwater)

1318 Avenue T Coldwater, KS 67029

(H): (620) 582-2217 (C): (620) 635-5844 [email protected] kylehoffman.net

First elected in 2010; Chair of Ag & Nat Res Budget; precinct committeeman and chair of the Comanche Co Conservation District Board; farmer; owner of Central Fuel Service Station

Jolene Roitman (D-Wellington)

57 Westborough Road Wellington, KS 67152


Daughter and Son-in-Law are affiliated with the local school district; cousin of Michelle Schiltz, running in KS House District 80


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Kansas House District 117 (Ewy) 63/16/20

Leonard Mastroni (R-LaCrosse)

102 Fairway Drive LaCrosse, KS 67548

[email protected]

Former District Magistrate Judge; Rush County Commission Chairman


Don Hineman (I) (R-Dighton)

116 S. Longhorn Road Dighton, KS 67839

(H): (620) 397-2504 (C): (620) 297-3242 [email protected] hinemanforkansas.org

First elected in 2008; previously served on Dighton City Council and Lane County Commission; farmer/rancher

Kansas House District 119 (Estes) 39/24/36

Bradley Ralph (R-Dodge City)

2009 Frederick Drive Dodge City, KS 67801

[email protected]

City Attorney for Dodge City; graduate of Washburn Law; past chair of the Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas; wife was 2015 Kansas Teacher of the Year

Daniel Love (D-Dodge City)

2102 Memory Ln. Dodge City, KS 67801


Has announced he is withdrawing from the race

Kansas House District 120 (Billinger) 66/13/20

Adam Smith (R-Weskan)

1970 RD 3 Weskan, KS 67762

(H): (785) 943-5201 (C): (785) 821-2568 [email protected] smithforkansas.com

Wallace County Commissioner; farmer; Wallace County Republican Party Chair

Bonita Peterson (D-Ludell)

366 William Street Ludell, KS 67744

(C): (785) 626-3399 [email protected] boforoffice.com

Rural route postal carrier; lived in Ludell for 12 years; temporarily served as Rawlins Co Democratic Party Chair


S. Mike Kiegerl (I) (R-Olathe)

2350 Golf Course Road Olathe, KS 66061


Served 2005-2012, appointed in 2013 to replace Siegfreid, re-elected in 2014; retired business owner

Jason Graff (D-Olathe)



Software engineer; Bachelors in Education from KU; unsuccessful run for Olathe City Council in 2015; wife is a disabled veteran


Russ Jennings (I) (R-Lakin)

P.O. Box 295 Lakin, KS 67860

(C): (620) 290-1545 [email protected] russjennings.org

First elected in 2012; Lakin City Council for 8 years; former judge with a long history working in juvenile justice, including JJA Commissioner

Kansas House District 123 (Doll) 42/22/36

John Wheeler (R-Garden City)

902 Anderson Street Garden City, KS 67846


Elected 5x as Finney County attorney, 1993-2013; attorney, graduate of Washburn Law



http://www.hinemanforkansas.org/




http://www.smithforkansas.com/





http://russjennings.org/





Stephen Alford (I) (R-Ulysses)

4179 E. Road 19 Ulysses, KS 67880

(H): (620) 356-1361 (C): (620) 353-0045

First elected in 2010; Vice-Chair of Utilities; former Grant Co Commissioner & SWKS Royalty Owners Assoc.; farmer


Shannon Francis (I) (R-Liberal)

1501 Tucker Court Liberal, KS 67901

(H): (620) 624-9571 (C): (620) 655-5735 [email protected] shannonfrancis.com

First elected in 2014; former Seward Co Commissioner; developer & owns Spencer Brownes Coffee House


http://www.shannonfrancis.com/

Documents

2016 General Election Kansas Congressional Delegationcapitolstrategiesks.com/pdf/2016GeneralElectionCandidates.pdf · 2016 General Election ... CPA Britani Potter (D-Ottawa) ... [email protected]