Jill Ward
2025 - Present
2027
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November 5, 2024
Jill Ward (Republican Party) is a member of theKansas House of Representatives, representingDistrict 105. She assumed office on January 13, 2025. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Ward (Republican Party) ran for election to theKansas House of Representatives to representDistrict 105. She won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
Ward completed Ballotpedia'sCandidate Connection survey in 2024.Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jill Ward graduated from Wichita State University. Her career experience includes working as a sales consultant.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Ward was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Committee
- House Federal and State Affairs Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
Elections
2024
See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 105
Jill Ward defeatedJohn Burke in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 105 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jill Ward (R)  | 59.0 | 5,258 |
 | John Burke (D) | 41.0 | 3,654 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 8,912 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 105
John Burke advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 105 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Burke | 100.0 | 395 |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 395 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 105
Jill Ward defeatedDavid Hickman in the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 105 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jill Ward | 64.4 | 949 |
| David Hickman | 35.6 | 524 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 1,473 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brenda Landwehr (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Ward in this election.
Pledges
Ward signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also:Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jill Ward completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ward's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I believe I can make a difference for the people of the 105th and the state of Kansas. My background in business and my experience in working with the legislature to pass a law after my son was killed in a hit-and-run accident, have equipped me well to hit the ground running in Topeka to tackle some of the most important issues facing Kansas today. I come from a very large family – so I understand the pressures put on families and the challenges they face while they pursue their dreams. My faith and my family are the most important things in my life, and they drive my system of beliefs and my priorities.Kansas doesn’t need career politicians-they need leaders with strong ties to the local community. I work for a company that puts me in touch with local businesses both large and small. My husband and I also own a small business. At the end of day, we need people in Topeka that truly understand the consequences of government on firms and families. I do and that’s why I am running.
If you elect me, I will work as hard for you every day as I did to change the law to honor my son and everyone affected by hit-and-run drivers.- Reduce the Property Tax Burden on Homeowners
- Eliminate Wasteful Spending to Deliver a Balanced Budget
- Graduate Students College and Career-Ready
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | Kansas House of Representatives District 105 | Won general | $45,854 | $0 |
| Grand total | $45,854 | $0 | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
| * Data from this year may not be complete | ||||
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Kansas House of Representatives District 105 | Officeholder Kansas House of Representatives District 105 |
Footnotes
- ↑Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 16, 2024
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Brenda Landwehr (R) | Kansas House of Representatives District 105 2025-Present | Succeeded by - |
