Federal election · Kansas 2026

U.S. House - Kansas District 4

Shown where the ZIP maps to CD 4.

5 active campaigns in this snapshot 5 no longer active primary and general Checked August 30, 2026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

Katy Tyndell

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Won the Aug. 4, 2026 Democratic primary over Chris Carmichael; faces incumbent Republican Ron Estes in November. Developing profile
Reported party: Independent

Independent candidates in this research dataset

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Reported party: Independent

Paul Catanese

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District 4 independent track Developing profile
Reported party: Libertarian

Libertarian candidates in this research dataset

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Reported party: Libertarian

Drew Cranmer

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District 4 general-election track Developing profile
Reported party: Republican

Republican candidates in this research dataset

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Reported party: Republican

Ron Estes

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Won the Aug. 4, 2026 Republican primary over Frank McCollum; faces Democrat Katy Tyndell in November. 4 source categories available
Reported party: Republican

Michael Gaynor

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District 4 Republican primary Developing profile

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No longer active in this race

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Reported party: Democrat

Chris Carmichael

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Lost the primary District 4 Democratic primary Developing profile
Reported party: Democrat

Cole Epley

Cole Epley ended his campaign on July 1, 2026. His name remains on the official August 4 Democratic primary ballot, so this record is retained for voter accuracy but separated from active campaigns.

Campaign ended Withdrew July 1, 2026; remains on August 4 primary ballot 3 source categories available
Reported party: Democrat

Ryan Gilbert

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Campaign ended Suspended his campaign for U.S. House KS-4 before the Aug. 4, 2026 Democratic primary and endorsed Katy Tyndell. Developing profile
Reported party: Democrat

Jordan Mitchell

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Campaign ended Withdrew from the U.S. House KS-4 Democratic primary before Aug. 4, 2026; the race narrowed to Chris Carmichael and Katy Tyndell. Developing profile
Reported party: Democrat

Daniel Schneider

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Campaign ended Withdrew from the U.S. House KS-4 Democratic primary before Aug. 4, 2026 to run for the Kansas Legislature instead. Developing profile

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