Statewide Races in 2026
In 2026, state offices up for election include the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, Insurance Commissioner, all members of the Kansas House of Representatives, and members of odd-numbered districts in the State Board of Education. Democrats and Republicans will appear on Primary Election ballots for their respective parties, with the Primary Election winners advancing to the General Election along with third-party candidates.
Statewide Offices
Governor & Lieutenant Governor
The Kansas state government's executive branch is led by the Governor, who is responsible for carrying out state laws and administering the executive budget. The Lieutenant Governor is first in line to succeed to the governorship in the event of a vacancy. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are elected to a 4-year term. They are restricted to two consecutive terms in office, after which they must wait one term before being able to run again. The current Governor of Kansas is Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor is David Toland. Governor and Lieutenant Governor are next up for election in 2026.
List of Governor & Lieutenant Governor candidates
Secretary of State
The Secretary of State is the state's chief election officer. The Secretary of State is elected to a 4-year term with no term limit. The Secretary of State is responsible for:
- Administering elections
- Administering Kansas business entity laws
- Administering the uniform commercial code
The Secretary of State is a member of the State Board of Canvassers, State Election Board, State Objections Board, and State Rules and Regulations Board. The Secretary of State appoints the election commissioner in the four most populous counties: Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee, and Wyandotte. The current Secretary of State is Scott Schwab. The Secretary of State is up for election in 2026.
List of Secretary of State candidates
Attorney General
The Attorney General is the state's top law enforcement official. The Attorney General is elected to a 4-year term with no term limit. The Attorney General's duties include:
- Assisting in criminal investigation and prosecution
- Representing the state and its employees in civil lawsuits
- Providing legal advice to state officers and employees
The Attorney General is a member of the State Board of Canvassers, State Election Board, State Objections Board, State Records Board, and State Rules and Regulations Board. The current Attorney General is Kris Kobach. The Attorney General is next up for election in 2026.
List of Attorney General candidates
State Treasurer
The State Treasurer acts as the state's chief financial officer. The State Treasurer is elected to a 4-year term with no term limits. The State Treasurer's office is responsible for administering the state's budget and payroll, managing the Learning Quest postsecondary education savings program, and maintaining a list of unclaimed property. The current State Treasurer is Steven Johnson. The State Treasurer is next up for election in 2026.
List of State Treasurer candidates
Insurance Commissioner
The Insurance Commissioner is responsible for regulating all insurance sold in Kansas and overseeing insurance companies and agents licensed to do business in Kansas. The Insurance Commissioner is elected to a 4-year term with no term limits. State law requires the Insurance Commissioner to "be a person well versed and experienced in the business of insurance and matters relating thereto; and he shall give his personal presence and attention to the duties of his office; but in no case shall such commissioner of insurance be in the employment of any insurance company or have any official connection with any insurance company, or any financial interest in any insurance company other than as a policyholder." The current Insurance Commissioner is Vicki Schmidt. The Insurance Commissioner is next up for election in 2026.
List of Insurance Commissioner candidates
Kansas Senate
Kansas has 40 Senate districts, including eight that comprise part of Wichita or Sedgwick County. Kansas senators are elected to a 4-year term with no term limit. The Senate meets in Topeka annually for approximately 90 days, beginning in January. During the next election for Kansas Senate, in 2028, all 40 Senate seats are up for election.
Kansas House of Representatives
Kansas has 125 state representatives, including 24 from districts that comprise part of Wichita or Sedgwick County. Representatives are elected to a 2-year term with no term limit. The House meets in Topeka annually for approximately 90 days, beginning in January. All 125 seats are up for election in 2026.
List of Wichita-area Representative candidates
State Board of Education
The mission of the State Board of Education "is to prepare Kansas students for lifelong success through rigorous, quality academic instruction, career training and character development according to each student's gifts and talents," according to the State Department of Education's website. The Board of Education has 10 districts across the state, including three that comprise part of Wichita or Sedgwick County: districts 7, 8, and 10. Members serve 4-year terms. The seats in odd-numbered districts are up for election in 2026.
List of Wichita-area State Board of Education candidates
Candidates for Statewide Office in 2026
Governor & Lieutenant Governor Candidates
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of Governor candidates at this time. However, several have announced their intent to run and filed initial campaign finance reports:
The incumbent Governor, Laura Kelly, is ineligible to run in 2026 due to term limits.
Secretary of State Candidates
The incumbent Secretary of State, Scott Schwab, is running for Governor.
Attorney General Candidates
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of Attorney General candidates at this time. The incumbent is Kris Kobach.
State Treasurer Candidates
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of State Treasurer candidates at this time. The incumbent is Steven Johnson.
Insurance Commissioner Candidates
The incumbent Insurance Commissioner, Vicki Schmidt, is running for Governor.
Wichita-area House of Representatives Candidates
District 72
House District 72 also includes portions of Harvey county.
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. Avery Anderson (R) is the incumbent.
District 81
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. Blake Carpenter (R) is the incumbent.
District 82
House District 82 also includes portions of Sumner county.
- Leah Howell (R) (incumbent)
District 83
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. Henry Helgerson (D) is the incumbent.
District 84
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. Ford Carr (D) is the incumbent.
District 85
House District 85 also includes portions of Butler county.
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. Steve Brunk (R) was appointed in 2025 to replace Patrick Penn, who resigned from the position.
District 86
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. Silas Miller (D) is the incumbent.
District 87
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. Susan Oliver Estes (R) is the incumbent.
District 88
House District 88 also includes portions of Butler county.
The incumbent in this position, Sandy Pickert, is not on the Secretary of State's list of candidates at this time.
District 89
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. K.C. Ohaebosim (D) is the incumbent.
District 90
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. Steve Huebert (R) is the incumbent.
District 91
District 92
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. John Carmichael (D) is the incumbent.
District 93
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. Brian Bergkamp (R) is the incumbent.
District 94
District 95
District 96
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. Tom Kessler (R) is the incumbent.
District 97
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. Nick Hoheisel (R) is the incumbent.
District 98
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. Cyndi Howerton (R) is the incumbent.
District 99
House District 99 also includes portions of Butler county.
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. Susan Humphries (R) is the incumbent.
District 100
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. Dan Hawkins, the incumbent, is running for Insurance Commissioner.
District 101
House District 101 also includes portions of Reno county.
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. Joe Seiwert (R) is the incumbent.
District 103
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. Angela Martinez (D) is the incumbent.
District 105
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. Jill Ann Ward (R) is the incumbent.
Wichita-area State Board of Education Candidates
The next election for State Board of Education District 7—and all odd-numbered Board of Education seats—is in 2026.
District 7
No one is listed on the Secretary of State's list of candidates for this seat at this time. Dennis Hershberger (R) is the incumbent.
This page last updated on November 14, 2025.
