Kansas Legislature election · Kansas 2026

Kansas House - District 26

Address-matched state representative race. Live voter information supplies the candidates when election coverage is active.

2 active campaigns in this snapshot 1 no longer active primary and general Checked August 30, 2026

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Reported party: Democrat

Democrat candidates in this research dataset

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Reported party: Democrat

Laura Johnson

Remote administrative assistant from Olathe; prioritizes public school funding and Medicaid expansion.

Won the Aug. 4, 2026 Democratic primary (73%) over Robert Collins; faces Republican Chip VanHouden in November. Developing profile
Reported party: Republican

Republican candidates in this research dataset

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Reported party: Republican

Chip VanHouden

Republican candidate for District 26, based in Spring Hill.

Unopposed in the Aug. 4, 2026 Republican primary; faces the Democratic primary winner in November. Developing profile

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No longer active in this race

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Reported party: Democrat

Robert Collins

Attorney and law office owner in Olathe; advocated for property tax relief and full school funding.

Lost the primary Lost the Aug. 4, 2026 Democratic primary to Laura Johnson (27%). Developing profile

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