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For voters interested in researching candidates, here are the competitive races that will appear on ballots in Sedgwick County on Nov. 8, with links to each candidate’s campaign website (if one exists) and Ballotpedia page. Which candidates will appear on your ballot depend on where you live. You can enter your address here to see which races will be on your ballot. Judicial and uncontested races are not listed here. Information about judicial races appears in separate stories about the Kansas Supreme Court justices and appellate court and district court judges.
Note: Incumbents in the position are marked with an asterisk (ex.: Will Smith*). Not all races have incumbents.
U.S. Senate
Each state is represented in Congress by two U.S. senators who serve six-year terms. One-third of all senators are up for reelection every two years. Senators take action on federal legislation, approve presidential nominations and ratify treaties.
- Jerry Moran*, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia page
- Mark R. Holland, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia page
U.S. House, District 4
Kansas is represented by four U.S. representatives who serve two-year terms. Members of the House pass laws, serve as a representative assembly and oversee the administration of public policy by holding hearings. Any tax increases must originate in the House.
- Ron Estes*, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- Bob Hernandez, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
Governor and lieutenant governor
The governor is the chief executive of state government, responsible for carrying out state laws and administering the state budget. Governors also have the power to enact or veto bills from the Legislature. The governor and lieutenant governor run as a team, elected every four years.
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- Derek Schmidt and Katie Sawyer, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia page
- Laura Kelly* and David Toland*, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia page
- Seth Cordell and Evan Laudick-Gains, Libertarian: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- Dennis Pyle and Kathleen Garrison, independent: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
Secretary of state
Elected statewide and serving a four-year term, the secretary of state oversees administration of elections within the state, maintains records relating to business and commerce, and produces the official publications of the state of Kansas.
- Scott J. Schwab*, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia page
- Jeanna Repass, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia page
- Cullene Lang, Libertarian: Campaign website, Ballotpedia page
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Attorney general
Elected statewide and serving a four-year term, the attorney general is considered the state’s chief legal officer and top law enforcement official, representing and advising state agencies and boards, promoting open government, protecting consumers from fraud and defending the state in civil proceedings.
- Kris Kobach, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia page
- Chris Mann, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia page
State treasurer
Elected statewide and serving a four-year term, the state treasurer acts as the chief financial officer, overseeing all money paid to the state treasury. This includes managaining the state budget and payroll, managing a postsecondary education savings program and maintaining a list of unclaimed property.
- Steven Johnson, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia page
- Lynn Rogers*, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- Steve Roberts, Libertarian: Campaign website, Ballotpedia page
State insurance commissioner
Elected statewide and serving a four-year term, the insurance commissioner regulates all insurance sold in Kansas and oversees insurance companies and agents licensed to do business in the state. State law requires the insurance commissioner to be well-versed in the insurance business but not have any financial interests in any insurance company.
- Vicki Schmidt*, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- Kiel Corkran, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
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State representatives
The Kansas House of Representatives comprises 125 state lawmakers from districts of roughly equal population. Representatives are elected by voters in their own districts for two-year terms. House lawmakers create, amend or repeal state laws; appropriate money spent by the state government; review state regulations; propose amendments to the Kansas Constitution; and approve or disapprove any new amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
District 82
- Leah Howell, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- Misti Hobbs, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
District 85
- Patrick A. Penn*, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- Jalon Britton, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
District 86
- Rick Lindsey, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- Silas Miller, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
District 87
- Susan Oliver Estes*, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- Chris Strong, Democrat: withdrawn from campaign
District 88
- Sandy Pickert, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- Chuck Schmidt*, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
District 91
- Emil M. Bergquist*, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- Brooke Chong, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- Steve Baird, Libertarian: Ballotpedia
District 94
- Leo G. Delperdang*, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- Robert Howes, Democrat: Ballotpedia
District 95
- Christopher Parisho, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- Tom Sawyer*, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
District 100
- Daniel Hawkins*, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- Mike McCorkle, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
District 103
- Angela Martinez, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- Loren John Hermreck, Libertarian:, Ballotpedia
District 105
- Brenda K. Landwehr*, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- Jaelynn Elise Abegg, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia

Sedgwick County commissioner
Five commissioners serve on the Sedgwick County Commission, each elected to four-year terms. Three of five are currently up for reelection on the Kansas November ballot. Commissioners oversee county finances, including the levying of taxes and the annual budget, issuances of bonds and awarding of contracts. They also oversee zoning, maintenance of county roads and bridges, the county jail and district court and act as the local board of health.
District 1
- Pete Meitzner*, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- Kelli Grant, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
District 4
- Ryan Baty, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- Lacey Cruse*, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
District 5
- Jim Howell*, Republican: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
- John McIntosh, Democrat: Campaign website, Ballotpedia
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