Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2014
Elections for theKansas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014.
Following the general election, there was no change to the majority control of theKansas House of Representatives. TheRepublican Party increased their number of seats held from 93 to 98. TheDemocratic Party lost five seats, dropping from 32 to 27 following the election.
Incumbents retiring
A total of 13 incumbents did not run for re-election in 2014. Those incumbents were:
| Name | Party | Current Office |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Meigs |  Republican | House District 22 |
| Emily Perry |  Democratic | House District 24 |
| Lance Kinzer | Republican | House District 30 |
| Melanie Meier | Democratic | House District 41 |
| Paul Davis | Democratic | House District 46 |
| Shanti Gandhi | Republican | House District 52 |
| Richard Carlson | Republican | House District 61 |
| Vern Swanson | Republican | House District 64 |
| J. David Crum | Republican | House District 77 |
| Jim Howell | Republican | House District 81 |
| Marshall Christmann | Republican | House District 113 |
| Ward Cassidy | Republican | House District 120 |
| Reid Petty | Republican | House District 125 |
Majority control
Heading into the November 4 election, the Republican Party held the majority in theKansas House of Representatives:
| Kansas House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2014 | After November 4, 2014 | |
| Democratic Party | 32 | 28 | |
| Republican Party | 93 | 97 | |
| Total | 125 | 125 | |
Competitiveness
Candidates unopposed by a major party
In 50 (40.0%) of the 125 districts up for election in 2014, one major party candidate ran unopposed in the general election. A total of 12 Democrats and 38 Republicans were guaranteed election barring unforeseen circumstances.
Two major party candidates faced off in the general election in 75 (60.0%) of the 125 districts up for election. Nine of those seats held competitive elections in 2012 with a margin of victory ranging from 0 to 5 percent. Fourteen other elections were moderately competitive with a margin of victory between 5 and 10 percent. One seat that is uncontested in 2014 held a mildly competitive election in 2012. Those districts were:
Competitive
- District 5: IncumbentKevin Jones (R) defeatedTy Dragoo (D) in the general election.[1] Jones won by a margin of 5 percent in 2012.
- District 23:Amber Versola (D) was defeated byLinda Gallagher (R) in the general election. Outgoing incumbentKelly Meigs won by a margin of 2 percent in 2012.
- District 25: IncumbentMelissa Rooker (R) defeatedJennifer Robinson (D) in the general election. Rooker won by a margin of 2 percent in 2012.
- District 40: IncumbentJohn Bradford (R) defeatedLinda Johnson (D) in the general election. Bradford won by a margin of 2 percent in 2012.
- District 54: IncumbentKen Corbet (R) defeatedAnn Mah (R) in the general election. Corbet won by a margin of 0.2 percent in 2012.
- District 56: IncumbentVirgil Weigel (D) was defeated byLane Hemsley (R) in the general election. Weigel won by a margin of 4 percent in 2012.
- District 65: IncumbentAllan Rothlisberg was defeated byLonnie Clark in the Republican primary. Clark facedTom Brungardt (D) in the general election. Rothlisberg won by a margin of 0.4 percent in 2012.
- District 79: IncumbentEd Trimmer (D) defeatedLarry Alley (R) in the general election. Trimmer won by a margin of 0.8 percent in 2012.
- District 98: IncumbentSteven Anthimides (R) defeatedSteven Crum (D) in the general election. Anthimides won by a margin of 2 percent in 2012.
Primary challenges
A total of 21 incumbents (16.8%), all Republicans, faced primary competition on August 5. Thirteen incumbents (10.4%) did not seek re-election in 2014 and another 91 (72.8%) incumbents advanced past the primary without opposition. The primary challenges included:
- District 8: IncumbentCraig McPherson defeatedStacey Schlimmer in the Republican primary.
- District 9: IncumbentKent Thompson defeatedChad VanHouden in the Republican primary.
- District 16: IncumbentAmanda Grosserode defeatedJameia Haines andRay Marshall in the Republican primary.
- District 19: IncumbentStephanie Clayton defeatedJennifer Flood in the Republican primary.
- District 45: IncumbentTom Sloan defeatedJeremy Ryan Pierce in the Republican primary.
- District 49: IncumbentScott Schwab defeatedJohn Wilson in the Republican primary.
- District 72: IncumbentMarc Rhoades defeatedBarbara Bunting in the Republican primary.
- District 91: IncumbentGene Suellentrop defeatedEric Henderson in the Republican primary.
- District 122: IncumbentRuss Jennings defeatedStan Rice in the Republican primary.
Two incumbents,Joshua Powell (R) from District 50 andAllan Rothlisberg (R) from District 65, were defeated by primary challengers.
Retiring incumbents
Thirteen incumbent representatives did not run for re-election, while 112 (89.6%) ran for re-election. A list of those incumbents, three Democrats and 10 Republicans, can be foundabove.
Qualifications
Section 4 of Article 2 of theKansas Constitution states, "During the time that any person is a candidate for nomination or election to the legislature and during the term of each legislator, such candidate or legislator shall be and remain a qualified elector who resides in his or her district."
List of candidates
District 1
August 5 Democratic primary:
August 5 Republican primary:- Michael Houser
a - Incumbent Houser first assumed office in 2013.
- Michael Houser
November 4 General election candidates:
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- Brian Caswell: 2,543
- Michael Houser: 3,729
District 2
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Adam Luskera - Incumbent Lusker first assumed office in 2014.
- Adam Lusker
- August 5 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Adam Lusker: 5,480
District 3
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Julie Menghinia - Incumbent Menghini first assumed office in 2013.
- Julie Menghini
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Julie Menghini: 2,830
- Chuck Smith: 2,944
District 4
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Marty Reada - Incumbent Read first assumed office in 2013.
- Marty Read
November 4 General election candidates:
- Lucas Cosens: 2,387
- Marty Read: 5,126
District 5
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Kevin Jonesa - Incumbent Jones first assumed office in 2013.
- Kevin Jones
November 4 General election candidates:
- Cleon Rickel: 2,246
- Kevin Jones : 4,614
Note: Miranda Rickel withdrew before the general election.
District 6
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Jene Vickreya - Incumbent Vickrey first assumed office in 1993.
- Jene Vickrey
November 4 General election candidates:
- Christy Levings: 2,520
- Jene Vickrey: 5,151
District 7
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Richard Proehla - Incumbent Proehl first assumed office in 2005.
- Richard Proehl
November 4 General election candidates:
- Richard Proehl: 5,223
District 8
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Craig McPherson: 1,272a - Incumbent McPherson first assumed office in 2013.
- Stacey Schlimmer: 1,010
- Craig McPherson: 1,272
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jodie Dietz: 2,723
- Craig McPherson: 5,435
District 9
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Kent Thompson: 1,514a - Incumbent Thompson first assumed office in 2013.
- Chad VanHouden: 1,019
- Kent Thompson: 1,514
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kent Thompson: 5,869
District 10
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- John Wilsona - Incumbent Wilson first assumed office in 2013.
- John Wilson
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Wilson: 4,828
- Nicolas VanWyhe: 2,811
District 11
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Jim Kellya - Incumbent Kelly first assumed office in 2011.
- Jim Kelly
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jim Kelly: 4,855
District 12
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Virgil Pecka - Incumbent Peck first assumed office in 2005.
- Virgil Peck
November 4 General election candidates:
- Eden Fuson: 1,929
- Virgil Peck: 4,566
District 13
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Larry Hibbarda - Incumbent Hibbard first assumed office in 2013.
- Larry Hibbard
November 4 General election candidates:
- Larry Hibbard: 6,303
District 14
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Keith Esaua - Incumbent Esau first assumed office in 2013.
- Keith Esau
November 4 General election candidates:
- Merlin Ring: 2,632
- Keith Esau: 4,764
Brent Stackhouse: 472
District 15
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Erin Davisa - Incumbent Davis first assumed office in 2014.
- Erin Davis
November 4 General election candidates:
- Steve Wright: 2,076
- Erin Davis: 3,289
District 16
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Arthena Easterwood: 159
- Don McGuire: 569a
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Amanda Grosserode: 1,552a - Incumbent Grosserode first assumed office in 2011.
- Jameia Haines: 977
- Ray Marshall: 279
- Amanda Grosserode: 1,552
November 4 General election candidates:
- Don McGuire: 4,048
- Amanda Grosserode: 4,680
District 17
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Brett Hildabranda - Incumbent Hildabrand first assumed office in 2013.
- Brett Hildabrand
November 4 General election candidates:
- Larry Meeker: 3,952
- Brett Hildabrand: 4,466
- Michael Kerner: 566
District 18
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- John Rubina - Incumbent Rubin first assumed office in 2011.
- John Rubin
November 4 General election candidates:
- Cindy Neighbor: 3,959
- John Rubin: 4,256
District 19
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Stephanie Clayton: 2,344a - Incumbent Clayton first assumed office in 2013.
- Jennifer Flood: 1,121
- Stephanie Clayton: 2,344
November 4 General election candidates:
- Patricia Stratton: 3,565
- Stephanie Clayton: 6,637
District 20
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Rob Bruchmana - Incumbent Bruchman first assumed office in 2011.
- Rob Bruchman
November 4 General election candidates:
- Elizabeth Arnold: 4,458
- Rob Bruchman: 6,075
District 21
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Barbara Bollier: 1,819a - Incumbent Bollier first assumed office in 2010.
- Neil Melton: 1,232
- Barbara Bollier: 1,819
November 4 General election candidates:
- Amy Bell: 3,677
- Barbara Bollier: 6,014
District 22
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Nancy Luska - Incumbent Lusk first assumed office in 2013.
- Nancy Lusk
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Nancy Lusk: 3,109
- Mike Jones: 2,834
District 23
Note: IncumbentKelly Meigs (R) did not seek re-election.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Amber Versola: 2,588
- Linda Gallagher: 3,285
District 24
Note: IncumbentEmily Perry (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jarrod Ousley: 3,963
- Brandon Hermreck: 2,559
District 25
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Melissa Rookera - Incumbent Rooker first assumed office in 2013.
- Melissa Rooker
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jennifer Robinson: 4,252
- Melissa Rooker: 5,542
District 26
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Larry Campbella - Incumbent Campbell first assumed office in 2012.
- Larry Campbell
November 4 General election candidates:
- Cheron Tiffany: 2,060
- Larry Campbell: 4,946
District 27
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Ray Merricka - Incumbent Merrick first assumed office in 2011.
- Ray Merrick
November 4 General election candidates:
- Theresa Hohl: 2,684
- Ray Merrick: 6,121
District 28
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Jerry Lunna - Incumbent Lunn first assumed office in 2013.
- Jerry Lunn
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jerry Lunn: 6,343
District 29
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- James Todda - Incumbent Todd first assumed office in 2013.
- James Todd
November 4 General election candidates:
- Heather Meyer: 3,803
- James Todd: 4,526
District 30
Note: IncumbentLance Kinzer (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Randy Powell: 1,150a
- Ron Worley: 912
- Randy Powell: 1,150
November 4 General election candidates:
- Liz Dickinson: 3,059
- Randy Powell: 3,978
District 31
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Louis Ruiza - Incumbent Ruiz first assumed office in 2005.
- Louis Ruiz
- August 5 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Louis Ruiz: 2,463
District 32
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Pam Curtisa - Incumbent Curtis first assumed office in 2014.
- Pam Curtis
- August 5 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Pam Curtis: 1,203
District 33
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Tom Burroughsa - Incumbent Burroughs first assumed office in 1997.
- Tom Burroughs
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tom Burroughs: 2,705
- Sue Adams: 2,560
District 34
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Valdenia Winna - Incumbent Winn first assumed office in 2001.
- Valdenia Winn
- August 5 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Valdenia Winn: 2,953
District 35
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Broderick Hendersona - Incumbent Henderson first assumed office in 1995.
- Broderick Henderson
- August 5 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Broderick Henderson: 3,297
District 36
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Kathy Wolfe Moorea - Incumbent Wolfe Moore first assumed office in 2011.
- Kathy Wolfe Moore
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kathy Wolfe Moore: 4,554
- Earl Freeman: 2,524
- Jeff Caldwell: 283
District 37
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Stan Frownfeltera - Incumbent Frownfelter first assumed office in 2007.
- Stan Frownfelter
- August 5 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Stan Frownfelter: 2,358
District 38
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Willie Dovea - Incumbent Dove first assumed office in 2013.
- Willie Dove
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jan Pringle: 2,366
- Willie Dove: 4,874
- F. Caleb Christopher: 775
District 39
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Charles Macheersa - Incumbent Macheers first assumed office in 2013.
- Charles Macheers
November 4 General election candidates:
- Vicki Hiatt: 2,867
- Charles Macheers: 4,572
District 40
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- John Bradforda - Incumbent Bradford first assumed office in 2013.
- John Bradford
November 4 General election candidates:
- Linda Johnson: 2,590
- John Bradford: 3,044
District 41
Note: IncumbentMelanie Meier (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Nancy Bauder: 1,732
- Tony Barton: 2,202
District 42
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Harold Fevurly: 244
- Austin Lee Harris: 310a
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Connie O'Briena - Incumbent O'Brien first assumed office in 2009.
- Connie O'Brien
November 4 General election candidates:
- Austin Lee Harris: 2,751
- Connie O'Brien: 4,042
District 43
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Bill Suttona - Incumbent Sutton first assumed office in 2013.
- Bill Sutton
November 4 General election candidates:
- Caitlin Trujillo: 1,875
- Bill Sutton: 3,738
District 44
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Barbara Ballarda - Incumbent Ballard first assumed office in 1993.
- Barbara Ballard
- August 5 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Barbara Ballard: 7,626
District 45
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Jeremy Ryan Pierce: 449
- Tom Sloan: 1,431a - Incumbent Sloan first assumed office in 1995.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tom Sloan: 8,151
District 46
Note: IncumbentPaul Davis (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Dennis "Boog" Highberger: 1,004a
- Abbie Hodgson: 731
- Dennis "Boog" Highberger: 1,004
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dennis "Boog" Highberger: 6,232
- J. Douglas Robinson: 1,208
District 47
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Ramon Gonzaleza - Incumbent Gonzalez first assumed office in 2011.
- Ramon Gonzalez
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bob Sirridge: 2,753
- Ramon Gonzalez: 5,053
District 48
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Marvin Kleeba - Incumbent Kleeb first assumed office in 2009.
- Marvin Kleeb
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sandy Ackerson: 2,792
- Marvin Kleeb: 4,736
District 49
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Scott Schwab: 945a - Incumbent Schwab first assumed office in 2009.
- John Wilson: 361
- Scott Schwab: 945
November 4 General election candidates:
- Darnell Hunt: 2,137
- Scott Schwab: 3,688
District 50
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Fred Patton: 1,698a
- Joshua Powell: 1,636 - Incumbent Powell first assumed office in 2013.
- Fred Patton: 1,698
November 4 General election candidates:
- Chris Huntsman: 3,512
- Fred Patton: 6,048
District 51
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Ron Highlanda - Incumbent Highland first assumed office in 2013.
- Ron Highland
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ron Highland: 7,222
District 52
Note: IncumbentShanti Gandhi (R) did not seek re-election.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ty Dragoo: 4,128
- Dick Jones: 6,114
District 53
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Annie Tietzea - Incumbent Tietze first assumed office in 2007.
- Annie Tietze
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Annie Tietze: 5,212
- T.J. Foy: 3,383
District 54
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Ken Corbeta - Incumbent Corbet first assumed office in 2013.
- Ken Corbet
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ann Mah: 4,136
- Ken Corbet: 4,869
District 55
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Annie Kuethera - Incumbent Kuether first assumed office in 1997.
- Annie Kuether
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Annie Kuether: 4,602
- James Lord: 2,305
District 56
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Virgil Weigela - Incumbent Weigel first assumed office in 2013.
- Virgil Weigel
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Lane Hemsley: 1,308a
- Evan Lancaster: 360
- Shawn Powell: 462
- Lane Hemsley: 1,308
November 4 General election candidates:
- Virgil Weigel: 3,938
- Lane Hemsley: 3,978
District 57
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- John Alcalaa - Incumbent Alcala first assumed office in 2013.
- John Alcala
- August 5 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Alcala: 4,014
District 58
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Harold Lanea - Incumbent Lane first assumed office in 2003.
- Harold Lane
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Harold Lane: 3,164
- Cordell Fischer: 1,302
District 59
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Blaine Finch: 1,972a - Incumbent Finch first assumed office in 2013.
- Bob Fluke: 1,103
- Blaine Finch: 1,972
November 4 General election candidates:
- Scott James Barnhart: 1,737
- Blaine Finch: 5,009
District 60
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Don Hilla - Incumbent Hill first assumed office in 2003.
- Don Hill
November 4 General election candidates:
- Don Hill: 5,413
District 61
Note: IncumbentRichard Carlson (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Vivien Olsen: 2,685
- Becky Hutchins: 5,644
District 62
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Randy Garbera - Incumbent Garber first assumed office in 2011.
- Randy Garber
November 4 General election candidates:
- Steve Lukert: 3,705
- Randy Garber: 4,644
District 63
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Jerry Henrya - Incumbent Henry first assumed office in 2003.
- Jerry Henry
- August 5 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jerry Henry: 4,856
District 64
Note: IncumbentVern Swanson (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Glen Hawkins: 346
- Kathy Martin: 955
- Susie Swanson: 1,097a
November 4 General election candidates:
- Susie Swanson: 4,148
District 65
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Lonnie Clark: 464a
- Allan Rothlisberg: 317 - Incumbent Rothlisberg first assumed office in 2013.
- Lonnie Clark: 464
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tom Brungardt: 1,085
- Lonnie Clark: 1,667
District 66
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Sydney Carlina - Incumbent Carlin first assumed office in 2003.
- Sydney Carlin
- August 5 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sydney Carlin: 4,013
District 67
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Tom Phillipsa - Incumbent Phillips first assumed office in 2012.
- Tom Phillips
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tom Phillips: 7,159
District 68
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Tom Moxleya - Incumbent Moxley first assumed office in 2007.
- Tom Moxley
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tom Moxley: 5,119
District 69
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- J.R. Claeysa - Incumbent Claeys first assumed office in 2013.
- J.R. Claeys
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gary Swartzendruber: 2,154
- J.R. Claeys: 3,395
District 70
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- John E. Barker: 2,286a - Incumbent Barker first assumed office in 2013.
- Brian Huwiler: 649
- John E. Barker: 2,286
November 4 General election candidates:
- John E. Barker: 6,595
District 71
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Tom Bell: 1,565
- Diana Dierks: 1,832a - Incumbent Dierks first assumed office in 2013.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Diana Dierks: 7,084
District 72
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Barbara Bunting: 1,520
- Marc Rhoades: 2,080a - Incumbent Rhoades first assumed office in 2007.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Marc Rhoades: 5,510
District 73
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Les Masona - Incumbent Mason first assumed office in 2014.
- Les Mason
November 4 General election candidates:
- Von Peterson: 2,429
- Les Mason: 5,372
District 74
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Don Schroedera - Incumbent Schroeder first assumed office in 2007.
- Don Schroeder
November 4 General election candidates:
- Don Schroeder: 6,892
District 75
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Will Carpentera - Incumbent Carpenter first assumed office in 2013.
- Will Carpenter
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kari Ratliff: 1,980
- Will Carpenter: 4,417
District 76
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Jeffrey Freeman: 751
- Peggy Mast: 1,663a - Incumbent Mast first assumed office in 1997.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Teresa Briggs: 2,279
- Peggy Mast: 3,516
Bill Otto: 1,548
District 77
Note: IncumbentJ. David Crum (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Kenneth Bratton: 1,169
- Kristey Williams: 1,820a
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kristey Williams: 6,187
District 78
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Ron Ryckmana - Incumbent Ryckman first assumed office in 2013.
- Ron Ryckman
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jim Poe: 2,375
- Ron Ryckman: 4,936
District 79
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Ed Trimmera - Incumbent Trimmer first assumed office in 2005.
- Ed Trimmer
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ed Trimmer: 3,341
- Larry Alley: 3,324
District 80
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Kasha Kelley: 1,206a - Incumbent Kelley first assumed office in 2005.
- Andrew Lawson: 889
- Kasha Kelley: 1,206
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kasha Kelley: 4,480
District 81
Note: IncumbentJim Howell (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Lynn Wells: 1,892
- Blake Carpenter: 3,044
District 82
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Pete DeGraafa - Incumbent DeGraaf first assumed office in 2008.
- Pete DeGraaf
November 4 General election candidates:
- Danette Harris: 2,787
- Pete DeGraaf: 4,564
District 83
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Carolyn Bridgesa - Incumbent Bridges first assumed office in 2013.
- Carolyn Bridges
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Carolyn Bridges: 2,829
- James Thomas: 2,247
District 84
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Gail Finneya - Incumbent Finney first assumed office in 2009.
- Gail Finney
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gail Finney: 3,488
- Ray Racobs: 1,139
- Gordon Bakken: 318
District 85
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Steven Brunka - Incumbent Brunk first assumed office in 2003.
- Steven Brunk
November 4 General election candidates:
- Patrick Thorpe: 2,905
- Steven Brunk: 5,631
District 86
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Jim Warda - Incumbent Ward first assumed office in 2003.
- Jim Ward
- August 5 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jim Ward: 2,760
- James Pruden: 1,088
District 87
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Mark Kahrsa - Incumbent Kahrs first assumed office in 2013.
- Mark Kahrs
November 4 General election candidates:
- Charles Jenney: 3,180
- Mark Kahrs: 4,954
District 88
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Patricia Sloopa - Incumbent Sloop first assumed office in 2013.
- Patricia Sloop
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Jim Price: 380
- Joseph Scapa: 803a
November 4 General election candidates:
- Patricia Sloop: 2,587
- Joseph Scapa: 2,615
District 89
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Roderick Houstona - Incumbent Houston first assumed office in 2013.
- Roderick Houston
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Roderick Houston: 3,480
- Frank Chappell: 2,504
District 90
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Steve Hueberta - Incumbent Huebert first assumed office in 2001.
- Steve Huebert
November 4 General election candidates:
- Steve Huebert: 6,242
District 91
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Eric Henderson: 816
- Gene Suellentrop: 1,493a - Incumbent Suellentrop first assumed office in 2009.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gene Suellentrop: 5,923
District 92
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- John Carmichaela - Incumbent Carmichael first assumed office in 2013.
- John Carmichael
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Jeremy Alessi: 1,055a
- Jason Paul Dean: 600
- Jeremy Alessi: 1,055
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Carmichael: 3,514
- Jeremy Alessi: 3,023
District 93
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Joe Edwards: 935 - Incumbent Edwards first assumed office in 2013.
- John Whitmer: 1,124a
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sammy Flaharty: 2,158
- John Whitmer: 4,758
District 94
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Mario Goicoa - Incumbent Goico first assumed office in 2003.
- Mario Goico
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mario Goico: 6,634
District 95
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Tom Sawyera - Incumbent Sawyer first assumed office in 2013.
- Tom Sawyer
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tom Sawyer: 2,494
- Benny Boman: 1,805
District 96
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Brandon Whipplea - Incumbent Whipple first assumed office in 2013.
- Brandon Whipple
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Christopher K. Brown: 368
- Rick Lindsey: 581a
November 4 General election candidates:
- Brandon Whipple: 2,544
- Rick Lindsey: 1,983
District 97
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Leslie Osterman: 816a - Incumbent Osterman first assumed office in 2011.
- Michael Walker (Kansas): 614
- Leslie Osterman: 816
November 4 General election candidates:
- Leslie Osterman: 4,203
District 98
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Eric Bell: 124
- Steven Crum: 279a
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Steven Anthimidesa - Incumbent Anthimides first assumed office in 2014.
- Steven Anthimides
November 4 General election candidates:
- Steven Crum: 2,163
- Steven Anthimides: 2,292
District 99
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Randy Banwart: 1,538
- Dennis Hedke: 1,686a - Incumbent Hedke first assumed office in 2011.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dennis Hedke: 7,042
District 100
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Daniel Hawkinsa - Incumbent Hawkins first assumed office in 2013.
- Daniel Hawkins
November 4 general election candidates:
- John Wallace Willoughby: 2,565
- Daniel Hawkins: 6,008
District 101
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Joe Seiwerta - Incumbent Seiwert first assumed office in 2009.
- Joe Seiwert
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe Seiwert: 6,936
District 102
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Brian Davis: 446a
- Chris Givan: 139
- Brian Davis: 446
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Jan Paulsa - Incumbent Pauls first assumed office in 1991.
- Jan Pauls
November 4 General election candidates:
- Brian Davis: 1,881
- Jan Pauls: 2,169
District 103
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- Ponka-We Victorsa - Incumbent Victors first assumed office in 2011.
- Ponka-We Victors
- August 5 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ponka-We Victors: 1,648
District 104
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Steven R. Beckera - Incumbent Becker first assumed office in 2013.
- Steven R. Becker
November 4 General election candidates:
- Steven R. Becker: 7,867
District 105
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Mark E. Huttona - Incumbent Hutton first assumed office in 2013.
- Mark E. Hutton
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sherry Livingston: 2,355
- Mark E. Hutton: 3,705
District 106
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Sharon Schwartza - Incumbent Schwartz first assumed office in 1997.
- Sharon Schwartz
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sharon Schwartz: 7,230
District 107
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Susan Concannona - Incumbent Concannon first assumed office in 2013.
- Susan Concannon
November 4 General election candidates:
- Susan Concannon: 7,354
District 108
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Steven C. Johnsona - Incumbent Johnson first assumed office in 2011.
- Steven C. Johnson
November 4 General election candidates:
- Steven C. Johnson: 7,000
District 109
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Troy Waymastera - Incumbent Waymaster first assumed office in 2013.
- Troy Waymaster
November 4 General election candidates:
- Troy Waymaster: 7,753
District 110
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Travis Couture-Loveladya - Incumbent Couture-Lovelady first assumed office in 2013.
- Travis Couture-Lovelady
November 4 General election candidates:
- Travis Couture-Lovelady: 7,698
District 111
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Sue Boldraa - Incumbent Boldra first assumed office in 2013.
- Sue Boldra
November 4 General election candidates:
- James Leiker: 3,330
- Sue Boldra: 4,472
District 112
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- John Edmondsa - Incumbent Edmonds first assumed office in 2013.
- John Edmonds
November 4 General election candidates:
- Steve Muehleisen: 1,480
- John Edmonds: 4,559
District 113
Note: IncumbentMarshall Christmann (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- J. Basil Dannebohm: 6,019
District 114
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Jack Thimescha - Incumbent Thimesch first assumed office in 2013.
- Jack Thimesch
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mark Schnittker: 2,189
- Jack Thimesch: 5,242
District 115
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Ronald Ryckmana - Incumbent Ryckman first assumed office in 2011.
- Ronald Ryckman
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mark Low: 1,443
- Ronald Ryckman: 4,041
District 116
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Kyle Hoffmana - Incumbent Hoffman first assumed office in 2011.
- Kyle Hoffman
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kyle Hoffman: 6,393
District 117
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- John Ewy: 2,849a - Incumbent Ewy first assumed office in 2013.
- M.T. Liggett: 405
- John Ewy: 2,849
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Ewy: 7,345
District 118
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Don Hinemana - Incumbent Hineman first assumed office in 2009.
- Don Hineman
November 4 General election candidates:
- Don Hineman: 7,847
District 119
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Bud Estesa - Incumbent Estes first assumed office in 2013.
- Bud Estes
November 4 General election candidates:
- John E. Thomas: 1,105
- Bud Estes: 2,664
District 120
Note: IncumbentWard Cassidy (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Rick Billinger: 2,197a
- Adam Smith: 1,447
- Rick Billinger: 2,197
November 4 General election candidates:
- Rick Billinger: 7,638
District 121
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Mike Kiegerla - Incumbent Kiegerl first assumed office in 2013.
- Mike Kiegerl
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gary Smith: 2,789
- Mike Kiegerl: 4,978
District 122
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Russ Jennings: 1,499a - Incumbent Jennings first assumed office in 2013.
- Stan Rice: 816
- Russ Jennings: 1,499
November 4 General election candidates:
- Russ Jennings: 4,427
District 123
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- John Dolla - Incumbent Doll first assumed office in 2013.
- John Doll
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Doll: 3,790
District 124
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- J. Stephen Alforda - Incumbent Alford first assumed office in 2011.
- J. Stephen Alford
November 4 General election candidates:
- J. Stephen Alford: 5,041
District 125
Note: IncumbentReid Petty (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 5 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 5 Republican primary:
- Shannon Francis: 1,094a
- Jim Rice: 631
- Shannon Francis: 1,094
November 4 General election candidates:
- Shannon Francis: 2,863
History
The 2012 elections saw a stark shift from a moderate Republican-controlled chamber to a more conservative one. Although National Public Radio referred to the state as "not just red, it's a stoplight. It's molten lava. Republicans hold every congressional seat, all the big statewide offices and both chambers of the legislature," it also went on to note how greatly divided the party within the state was. The Wall Street Journal traced Kansas' shift further right to the 2010 election of Gov.Sam Brownback and many Tea Party-backed Republicans to the state legislature. More moderate Republicans sided with the legislature's Democrats in opposing a package of legislation including a tax cut for individuals and on nonwage income for businesses. "[B]ecause of the alliance in the state senate between Democrats and some Republicans that join together to promote a Democrat agenda, the primary election has effectively become the general," Brownback said, adding a partisan hue to the Republican primaries. In the end, nineteen incumbent Republicans were defeated in both chambers of the legislature.[2][3]
