Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2012
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Kansas House of Representatives were held in Kansas on November 6, 2012. All 125 seats were up for election.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was June 11, 2012. The date was originally set for June 1, but a delay in the redistricting process caused the state to push back the filing deadline.[1] The primary Election Day was August 7, 2012.
The 2012 elections gained national attention as conservative members of the Republican Party vowed to defeat more moderate GOP legislators in an attempt to move the entire state in a more conservative direction.[2][3] Thus, the primaries in Kansas took on great importance as many elections would be decided prior to the general election.[4][5] Leading the movement for the conservative wing was current Gov. Sam Brownback, while former Gov. Bill Graves worked to rally moderates.[6] Results from the August 7 primary election left a total of 10 incumbent Republican Representatives defeated by their primary opponent.
Majority control[edit]
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses and Kansas Game Changers
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Kansas House of Representatives:
| Kansas House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 33 | 33 | |
| Republican Party | 92 | 92 | |
| Total | 125 | 125 | |
Incumbents retiring[edit]
The following incumbents did not run for re-election in 2012. Those incumbents were:
Campaign contributions[edit]
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state house in Kansas in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign contributions in state house races, including contributions in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[7]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 250 | $5,474,989 |
| 2008 | 243 | $5,220,801 |
| 2006 | 265 | $5,076,645 |
| 2004 | 260 | $3,971,642 |
| 2002 | 243 | $3,706,577 |
In 2010, candidates running for the state house raised a total of $5,474,989 in campaign contributions. The top donors were:[8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Donohoe, Owen | $115,100 |
| Brown, Tony | $108,100 |
| Kansas Optometric Association | $94,050 |
| Kansas Contractors Association | $85,800 |
| Kansas Medical Society | $82,850 |
| Kansas Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $68,750 |
| Kansas Education Association | $68,500 |
| Kansas Association of Realtors | $66,625 |
| Kansas Bankers Association | $66,288 |
| AT&T | $64,848 |
Qualifications[edit]
Section 4 of Article 2 of the Kansas 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."
Impact of redistricting[edit]
- See also: Redistricting in Kansas
The Kansas Legislature is responsible for legislative, congressional, and state Board of Education redistricting. The House and Senate each appoint members to a committee to develop plans which are then presented to the respective chambers for consideration. Kansas redistricting is based on figures adjusted by the Secretary of State. These figures are adjusted for the student, prison, and military populations, using state survey data. Redistricting plans are subject to mandatory judicial review by the Kansas Supreme Court.[9][10]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Kansas' population rose from 2.69 million to 2.85 million between 2000 and 2010, with most of the state's population clustered in the east (near Kansas City, Topeka, and Lawrence) and around Wichita.[11] Despite this overall growth of 6.1 percent, seventy-seven of Kansas' 105 counties experienced a decrease in population over the course of the decade. Most of the growth was in urban and suburban areas, and minority populations increased significantly.[12]
Entering the redistricting process, observers suggested that four or five state house seats could have left the southern and western portions of the state and be moved to the northeast, where growth rates were the highest between 2000 and 2010.[13] The legislature failed to produce maps by the legal deadline, so the map-making process went to the courts. The court-drawn map moved district lines significantly, taking three House districts away from rural areas and putting three new districts in urbanizing Johnson County and creating 21 House districts with two incumbents and two House districts with three incumbents.[14]
List of candidates[edit]
District 1[edit]
Note: Incumbent Doug Gatewood did not seek re-election.
August 7 Democratic primary:
August 7 GOP primary:
- Brad Bolin: 450
- Michael Houser: 1,480
- Lance Nichols: 638
November 6 General election candidates:
- Grant Randall: 4,115
- Michael Houser: 4,823
District 2[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Robert "Bob" Grant - Incumbent Grant first assumed office in 1991.
- Robert "Bob" Grant
- August 7 GOP primary:
Libertarian candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Robert "Bob" Grant: 5,320
- Jeff Locke: 4,295
- Lawrence E. Monaghan: 285
District 3[edit]
Note: Incumbent Terry Calloway did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Julie Menghini: 4,412
- Michelle Hucke: 3,795
District 4[edit]
Note: Incumbent Caryn Tyson did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Arlyn Briggs: 154
- Lynne Oharah: 778
- Marty Read: 2,451
November 6 General election candidates:
- Shirley Palmer: 3,629
- Marty Read: 6,084
District 5[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Bill Feuerborn - Incumbent Feuerborn first assumed office in 1994.
- Bill Feuerborn
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bill Feuerborn: 4,417
- Kevin Jones : 4,901
District 6[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Jene Vickrey - Incumbent Vickrey first assumed office in 1993.
- Jene Vickrey
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jene Vickrey: 9,254
District 7[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Brian Kinzie: 1,387
- Richard J. Proehl: 1,572 - Incumbent Proehl first assumed office in 2005.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dean Knewtson: 2,595
- Richard J. Proehl: 5,782
District 8[edit]
Note: Incumbent Jerry Williams did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Craig McPherson: 1,385
- Sheryl Spalding: 868 - District 29 incumbent Spalding first assumed office in 2006.
- Craig McPherson: 1,385
November 6 General election candidates:
- Craig McPherson: 9,848
District 9[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Judy Brigham: 672
- Bud Sifers: 932
- Edwin H. Bideau III: 2,048
November 6 General election candidates:
- Edwin H. Bideau III: 7,338
District 10[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Wilson: 6,047
- Erica Anderson: 3,935
District 11[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Jim Kelly - Incumbent Kelly first assumed office in 2010.
- Jim Kelly
November 6 General election candidates:
- Darrel Harbaugh: 3,329
- Jim Kelly: 4,632
District 12[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Jack Kopfman, Jr.: 1,168
- Virgil Peck: 2,433 - Incumbent Peck first assumed office in 2004.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tina Bumgarner: 2,822
- Virgil Peck: 5,821
District 13[edit]
Note: Incumbent Forrest Knox ran for the state Senate in District 14.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Fred D. Rinne: 2,032
- Larry Paul Hibbard: 3,162
November 6 General election candidates:
- Larry Paul Hibbard: 10,697
District 14[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Jessica Peters: 144
- Roberta Eveslage: 194
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Keith Esau: 1,164
- Janet King: 718
- Keith Esau: 1,164
November 6 General election candidates:
- Roberta Eveslage: 3,902
- Keith Esau: 6,631
District 15[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Elliot Lahn: 202
- Robert Montgomery: 870
November 6 General election candidates:
- Robert Montgomery: 6,598
District 16[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Amanda Grosserode - Incumbent Grosserode first assumed office in 2011.
- Amanda Grosserode
November 6 General election candidates:
- Amanda Grosserode: 9,066
District 17[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
Note: Larry Meeker sought to run and appealed to get on the ballot but was ultimately denied. Democrats said paperwork was turned in on time but lost by the Secretary of State.[15]
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Brett Hildabrand: 1,685
- Jason Leib: 1,232
- Brett Hildabrand: 1,685
- Libertarian candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brett Hildabrand: 5,837
- Michael Kerner: 1,311
Larry Meeker: 4,694
District 18[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- John Rubin: 1,797 - Incumbent Rubin first assumed office in 2010.
- Neal Sawyer: 892
- John Rubin: 1,797
November 6 General election candidates:
- Milack Talia: 5,215
- John Rubin: 6,057
District 19[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Bruce Belanger: 1,829
- Stephanie Clayton: 1,911
November 6 General election candidates:
- Zachary Luea: 5,395
- Stephanie Clayton: 7,696
District 20[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Rob Bruchman: 2,591 - Incumbent Bruchman first assumed office in 2010.
- Mark Read: 1,293
- Rob Bruchman: 2,591
November 6 General election candidates:
- Rob Bruchman: 10,453
District 21[edit]
Note: Incumbent Kay Wolf ran for state Senate in District 7.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Barbara Bollier - Incumbent Bollier first assumed office in 2010.
- Barbara Bollier
November 6 General election candidates:
- Amy A. Bell: 5,937
- Barbara Bollier: 6,746
District 22[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Nancy Lusk: 5,476
- Marla Brems: 3,551
District 23[edit]
Note: Incumbent Republican Judy Morrison did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Kelly R. Meigs - Incumbent Meigs first assumed office in 2010.
- Kelly R. Meigs
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dave Pack: 4,228
- Kelly R. Meigs: 4,390
District 24[edit]
Note: Incumbent Mike Slattery did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Vera Locke: 243
- Emily Perry: 505
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Emily Perry: 5,716
- Christopher Waldschmidt: 3,989
District 25[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Megan England: 688
- Scott Gregory: 286
- Megan England: 688
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Stephen Foster: 721
- Bill Griffith: 769
- Melissa Rooker: 1,330
November 6 General election candidates:
- Megan England: 6,376
- Melissa Rooker: 6,573
District 26[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Charles Andrews: 534
- Larry Campbell: 1,101 - Incumbent Campbell first assumed office in 2012.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Larry Campbell: 8,685
District 27[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ray Merrick: 10,101
District 28[edit]
Note: Incumbent Pat Colloton ran for state Senate in District 11.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- James Azeltine: 693
- Mark Hagen: 632
- Jerry Lunn: 1,198
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kelly Jackson: 4,742
- Jerry Lunn: 6,328
District 29[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- James Todd: 1,348
- Jim Yonally: 1,254
- James Todd: 1,348
November 6 General election candidates:
- Nancy Leiker: 5,214
- James Todd: 6,075
District 30[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Ron Worley: 873 - Incumbent Worley first assumed office in 2006.
- Lance Kinzer: 1,146 - Incumbent Kinzer first assumed office in 2004.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Liz Dickinson: 4,611
- Lance Kinzer: 5,623
District 31[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Louis E. Ruiz - Incumbent Ruiz first assumed office in 2004.
- Louis E. Ruiz
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Louis E. Ruiz: 4,050
- Tim Kelb: 1,586
District 32[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Michael J. (Mike) Peterson - District 37 incumbent Peterson first assumed office in 1978.
- Michael J. (Mike) Peterson
- August 7 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Michael J. (Mike) Peterson: 2,204
District 33[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Tom Burroughs - Incumbent Burroughs first assumed office in 1996.
- Tom Burroughs
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tom Burroughs: 4,835
- Tony Bukaty: 3,506
District 34[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Valdenia C. Winn - Incumbent Winn first assumed office in 2000.
- Valdenia C. Winn
- August 7 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Valdenia C. Winn: 5,629
District 35[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Broderick Henderson - Incumbent Henderson first assumed office in 1994.
- Broderick Henderson
- August 7 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Broderick Henderson: 6,211
District 36[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Kathy Wolfe Moore - Incumbent Moore first assumed office in 2010.
- Kathy Wolfe Moore
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Libertarian candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kathy Wolfe Moore: 7,084
- Shawn Shipp: 3,468
- Jeff Caldwell: 354
District 37[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Stan Frownfelter - Incumbent Frownfelter first assumed office in 2006.
- Stan Frownfelter
- August 7 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Stan Frownfelter: 4,196
District 38[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- David Anderson: 870
- Willie Dove: 1,022
November 6 General election candidates:
- Pete Henderson: 4,572
- Willie Dove: 6,138
District 39[edit]
Note: Incumbent Owen Donohoe did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Charles Macheers: 1,162
- Stephanie Meyer: 691
- Charles Macheers: 1,162
November 6 General election candidates:
- Marlys Shulda: 3,930
- Charles Macheers: 6,819
District 40[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Linda Johnson: 513
- Claudia Logue: 199
- Linda Johnson: 513
- August 7 GOP primary:
- John Bradford: 887
- Janette Holdeman: 586
- John Bradford: 887
November 6 General election candidates:
- Linda Johnson: 3,939
- John Bradford: 4,121
District 41[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Melanie Meier - Incumbent Meier first assumed office in 2008.
- Melanie Meier
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Jana Goodman: 666 - Incumbent Goodman first assumed office in 2010.
- Mark Presinger: 550
- Jana Goodman: 666
November 6 General election candidates:
- Melanie Meier: 3,427
- Jana Goodman: 2,778
District 42[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Connie O'Brien: 1,125 - Incumbent O'Brien first assumed office in 2008.
- Sandra Bohne: 667
- Connie O'Brien: 1,125
November 6 General election candidates:
- Harold Fevurly, Jr.: 3,410
- Connie O'Brien: 5,910
District 43[edit]
Note: Incumbent Mike Kiegerl did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Bill Sutton: 1,016
- Dan L. Thompson: 602
- Bill Sutton: 1,016
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kevin King: 2,880
- Bill Sutton: 5,936
District 44[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Barbara W. Ballard - Incumbent Ballard first assumed office in 1992.
- Barbara W. Ballard
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Barbara W. Ballard: 7,965
- Patrick Bengtson: 3,245
District 45[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Tom Sloan - Incumbent Sloan first assumed office in 1994.
- Tom Sloan
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tom Sloan: 9,475
District 46[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Paul Davis - Incumbent Davis first assumed office in 2002.
- Paul Davis
- August 7 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Paul Davis: 8,844
District 47[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Ramon C. Gonzalez Jr. - Incumbent Gonzalez first assumed office in 2010.
- Ramon C. Gonzalez Jr.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bruce Hanson: 3,982
- Ramon C. Gonzalez Jr.: 5,556
District 48[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Marvin Kleeb - Incumbent Kleeb first assumed office in 2008.
- Marvin Kleeb
November 6 General election candidates:
- Marvin Kleeb: 8,712
District 49[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Scott Schwab - Incumbent Schwab first assumed office in 2002.
- Scott Schwab
- Libertarian candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Keith Mace: 3,097
- Scott Schwab: 5,111
- John Wilson: 742
District 50[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Sean Gatewood - Icumbent Gatewood first assumed office in 2008.
- Sean Gatewood
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Jason "Jake" Fisher: 1,195
- Joshua Powell: 1,641
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sean Gatewood: 4,913
- Joshua Powell: 5,986
District 51[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Scott Briggs: 222
- Richard Pikul: 367
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Ron Highland: 1,499
- Dee McKee: 1,048
- Keen A. Umbehr: 771
- Ron Highland: 1,499
November 6 General election candidates:
- Richard Pikul: 2,899
- Ron Highland: 6,761
District 52[edit]
Note: Incumbent Lana Gordon did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Shanti Gandhi: 1,502
- WM. Scott Hesse: 1,137
- Dick Jones: 1,461
- Shanti Gandhi: 1,502
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ted Ensley: 5,425
- Shanti Gandhi: 6,472
District 53[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Annie Tietze - Incumbent Tietze first assumed office in 2006.
- Annie Tietze
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Mike Burgess - Incumbent Burgess first assumed office in 2002.
- Mike Burgess
November 6 General election candidates:
- Annie Tietze: 5,615
- Mike Burgess: 4,853
District 54[edit]
Note: Incumbent Joe Patton ran for state Senate in District 20.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Ann E. Mah - Incumbent Mah first assumed office in 2004.
- Ann E. Mah
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Debbi Childers: 808
- Ken Corbet: 1,406
- Dana Webber: 547
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ann E. Mah: 5,373
- Ken Corbet: 5,394
District 55[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Annie Kuether - Incumbent Kuether first assumed office in 1996.
- Annie Kuether
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Annie Kuether: 5,257
- Becky Nioce: 3,534
District 56[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- LaVern Abney: 489
- Janet Mitchell: 1,946
November 6 General election candidates:
- Virgil Weigel: 4,989
- Janet Mitchell: 4,628
District 57[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Alcala: 4,626
- Aimee Rosenow: 1,869
District 58[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Harold Lane - Incumbent Lane was first appointed in 2003.
- Harold Lane
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Harold Lane: 4,778
- Quentin Martin: 1,673
District 59[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Caleb Correll: 378
- Stanley Wiles: 253
- Caleb Correll: 378
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Blaine Finch: 2,361
- Terri Lois Gregory: 1,574 - Incumbent Gregory first assumed office in 2010.
- Blaine Finch: 2,361
November 6 General election candidates:
- Caleb Correll: 2,529
- Blaine Finch: 6,535
District 60[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Don Hill - Incumbent Hill first assumed office in 2002.
- Don Hill
November 6 General election candidates:
- William Ballard: 2,362
- Don Hill: 5,605
District 61[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Richard Carlson: 1,855 - Incumbent Carlson first assumed office in 2004.
- Daniel A. Brenner: 711
- Trent LeDoux: 1,206 - Incumbent LeDoux was appointed in 2011.
- Richard Carlson: 1,855
November 6 General election candidates:
- Richard Carlson: 7,812
District 62[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Randy Garber: 2,110 - Incumbent Garber first assumed office in 2010.
- Leslie Scoby: 1,447
- Randy Garber: 2,110
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dennis R. Stones: 3,635
- Randy Garber: 6,244
District 63[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Jerry Henry - Incumbent Henry first assumed office in 2002.
- Jerry Henry
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jerry Henry: 5,347
- Stephen Bodenhausen: 3,706
- Note: John Gotts initially won the August 7 GOP primary but withdrew from the general election on September 10.
District 64[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Vern Swanson - Incumbent Swanson first assumed office in 2006.
- Vern Swanson
- Libertarian candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Vern Swanson: 4,541
- Philip Breitmeyer: 1,064
District 65[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Tom Brungardt: 206
- Melody J. Saxton: 206
- Note: This race was settled by a coin toss in favor of Saxton on August 31, 2012.[16]
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Melody J. Saxton: 2,110
- Allan Rothlisberg: 2,127
District 66[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Sydney Carlin - Incumbent Carlin first assumed office in 2002.
- Sydney Carlin
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sydney Carlin: 4,573
- Lee Modesitt: 3,213
District 67[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Tom Phillips - Incumbent Phillips was first appointed on January 30, 2012.
- Tom Phillips
November 6 General election candidates:
- Aaron Estabrook: 3,638
- Tom Phillips: 6,442
District 68[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Ernie Honas: 910
- Tom S. Moxley: 1,748 - Incumbent Moxley first assumed office in 2006.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tom S. Moxley: 6,547
District 69[edit]
Note: Incumbent Tom Arpke ran for state Senate in District 24.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- J.R. Claeys: 1,121
- Bruce H. Wyatt: 1,029
- J.R. Claeys: 1,121
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gary Swartzendruber: 3,242
- J.R. Claeys: 3,797
District 70[edit]
Note: Incumbent J. Robert Brookens did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Doug Lindahl: 1,410
- John E. Barker: 2,063
November 6 General election candidates:
- John E. Barker: 8,020
District 71[edit]
Note: Incumbent Charles Roth did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Diana Dierks: 2,257
- Ronald L. Young: 1,118
- Diana Dierks: 2,257
November 6 General election candidates:
- Alan Jilka: 3,446
- Diana Dierks: 5,619
District 72[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Marc Rhoades - Incumbent Rhoades first assumed office in 2006.
- Marc Rhoades
November 6 General election candidates:
- Glenda Reynolds: 3,679
- Marc Rhoades: 5,417
District 73[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Clark Shultz: 2,288 - Incumbent Shultz first assumed office in 1996.
- Nicholas Lee Reinecker: 459
- Clark Shultz: 2,288
November 6 General election candidates:
- Pamela J. Lawson: 2,271
- Clark Shultz: 7,186
District 74[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Don Schroeder - Incumbent Schroeder first assumed office in 2006.
- Don Schroeder
November 6 General election candidates:
- Don Schroeder: 8,099
District 75[edit]
Note: Incumbent John Grange ran for state Senate in District 14.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Will Carpenter: 2,002
- Karen Hasting: 869
- Will Carpenter: 2,002
November 6 General election candidates:
- Suzanne Scribner: 2,840
- Will Carpenter: 5,329
District 76[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Peggy Mast: 1,735 - Incumbent Mast first assumed office in 1996.
- Bill Otto: 1,226 - Incumbent Otto first assumed office in 2004.
- William Prescott: 735 - Incumbent Prescott first assumed office in 2008.
- Peggy Mast: 1,735
November 6 General election candidates:
- Janet L. Lewis: 3,258
- Peggy Mast: 5,747
District 77[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- J. David Crum - Incumbent Crum first assumed office in 2006.
- J. David Crum
November 6 General election candidates:
- J. David Crum: 7,789
District 78[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ron Ryckman: 9,172
District 79[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Ed Trimmer - Incumbent Trimmer first assumed office in 2005.
- Ed Trimmer
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ed Trimmer: 4,234
- Larry Alley: 4,169
District 80[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
Note: Barbara Lynn Wells was originally running for District 80 but switched to District 81.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Kasha Kelley - Incumbent Kelley first assumed office in 2004.
- Kasha Kelley
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kasha Kelley: 6,104
District 81[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Jim Howell - Incumbent Howell first assumed office in 2010.
- Jim Howell
November 6 General election candidates:
- Barbara Lynn Wells: 2,242
- Jim Howell: 4,106
District 82[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Pete DeGraaf - Incumbent DeGraaf first assumed office in 2008.
- Pete DeGraaf
November 6 General election candidates:
- Pete DeGraaf: 6,707
District 83[edit]
Note: Incumbent Jo Ann Pottorff did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Tim Garvey: 914
- Rodney Wren: 401
- Tim Garvey: 914
Note: Wren suspended his campaign on July 11.[17]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Carolyn Bridges: 3,903
- Tim Garvey: 2,776
District 84[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Matthew Collins: 91
- Gail Finney: 814 - Incumbent Finney first assumed office in 2008.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Libertarian candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gail Finney: 4,749
- Dan Heflin: 1,522
- Gordon Bakken: 329
District 85[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Rebecca Armstrong: 214
- Barry D. Stanley: 189
- Rebecca Armstrong: 214
Note: Armstrong withdrew from the race following her primary win, as she ran as a placeholder and did not campaign after Stanley's filing. Stanley was selected as her replacement in the general election.[18]
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Steve Brunk - Incumbent Brunk first assumed office in 2002.
- Steve Brunk
November 6 General election candidates:
- Barry D. Stanley: 3,316
- Steve Brunk: 6,806
District 86[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Judith Loganbill: 354 - Incumbent Loganbill first assumed office in 2000.
- Jim Ward: 468 - Incumbent Ward first assumed office in 2002.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Libertarian candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim Ward: 3,389
- John Stevens: 2,056
- James Pruden: 312
District 87[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Libertarian candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Chris Florquist: 3,146
- Mark Kahrs: 5,939
- Santana Marie Talbert: 440
District 88[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Patricia M. Sloop: 411
- Jason Zabel: 105
- Patricia M. Sloop: 411
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Joseph Scapa - Incumbent Scapa first assumed office in 2010.
- Joseph Scapa
November 6 General election candidates:
- Patricia M. Sloop: 3,667
- Joseph Scapa: 3,226
District 89[edit]
Note: Incumbent Melody McCray-Miller did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Peggy L. Elliott: 389
- David P. Hansen: 264
- Roderick A. Houston: 589
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Roderick A. Houston: 4,918
- Emmanuel Banks: 2,705
District 90[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Steve Huebert - Incumbent Huebert first assumed office in 2000.
- Steve Huebert
November 6 General election candidates:
- Merry C. Matthews: 2,055
- Steve Huebert: 7,050
District 91[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Robin Clements: 872
- Gene Suellentrop: 1,434 - Incumbent Suellentrop was first appointed in December 2009.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Katelyn A. Delvaux: 2,692
- Gene Suellentrop: 5,949
District 92[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Nile Dillmore - Incumbent Dillmore first assumed office in 2000.
- Nile Dillmore
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Brenda Landwehr - Incumbent Landwehr first assumed office in 1995.
- Brenda Landwehr
November 6 General election candidates:
- Nile Dillmore: 4,476
- Brenda Landwehr: 3,553
District 93[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Sammy K. Flaharty: 164
- Pamela Frieden: 262
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Independent candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sammy K. Flaharty: 1,645
- Joe Edwards: 4,220
- Daniel J. Thimesch: 2,717
District 94[edit]
Note: Incumbent Joe McLeland did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Mario Goico - Incumbent Goico first assumed office in 2002.
- Mario Goico
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mario Goico: 7,588
District 95[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Benny Boman - Incumbent Boman first assumed office in 2010.
- Benny Boman
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tom Sawyer: 3,345
- Benny Boman: 2,467
District 96[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Craig Gable: 468
- Rick Lindsey: 483
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brandon Whipple: 3,509
- Rick Lindsey: 2,490
District 97[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Leslie Osterman: 774 - Incumbent Osterman first assumed office in 2010.
- Jeff Blubaugh: 747
- Leslie Osterman: 774
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dale Swenson: 2,899
- Leslie Osterman: 4,068
District 98[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Geraldine Flaharty - Incumbent Flaharty has served since November 1995.
- Geraldine Flaharty
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Phil Hermanson - Incumbent Hermanson first assumed office in 2008.
- Phil Hermanson
November 6 General election candidates:
- Geraldine Flaharty: 2,982
- Phil Hermanson: 3,108
District 99[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Dennis Hedke - Incumbent Hedke first assumed office in 2010.
- Dennis Hedke
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dennis Hedke: 8,022
District 100[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Daniel Hawkins: 1,642
- Bridget Schneider: 1,387
- Daniel Hawkins: 1,642
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Wallace Willoughby: 3,119
- Daniel Hawkins: 7,175
District 101[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Joe Seiwert: 1,579 - Incumbent Seiwert first assumed office in 2008.
- Mark E. Holick: 323
- Jamey Blubaugh: 1,071
- Joe Seiwert: 1,579
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joe Seiwert: 8,011
District 102[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Jan Pauls: 428 - Incumbent Pauls has served since September 1991.
- Erich Bishop: 420
- Jan Pauls: 428
Note: The race remained too close to call, with Pauls leading Bishop by 7 votes. Following a recount, Pauls was declared the winner on August 20.[19][20]
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jan Pauls: 3,711
- Dakota Bass: 1,890
District 103[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Angela Martinez: 114
- Ponka-We Victors: 237 - Incumbent Victors first assumed office in 2010.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ponka-We Victors: 2,257
District 104[edit]
Note: Incumbent Michael O'Neal did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Steven R. Becker: 1,464
- Ken R. Willard: 1,407
- Steven R. Becker: 1,464
November 6 General election candidates:
- Steven R. Becker: 9,407
District 105[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Libertarian candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Liz Hicks: 3,142
- Mark E. Hutton: 4,468
- Randall Batson: 404
District 106[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Clay Aurand: 2,368 - Incumbent Aurand first assumed office in 1994.
- Sharon Schwartz: 2,456 - Incumbent Schwartz first assumed office in 1996.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Nick Levendofsky: 3,731
- Sharon Schwartz: 6,934
District 107[edit]
Note: Incumbent Elaine Bowers ran for state Senate in District 36.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Susan L. Concannon: 8,923
District 108[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Steven Johnson - Incumbent Johnson first assumed office in 2010.
- Steven Johnson
November 6 General election candidates:
- Steven Johnson: 7,935
District 109[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Troy L. Waymaster: 2,823
- Trey Joy: 2,391
- Troy L. Waymaster: 2,823
- Note: Larry Joe Lambert was removed from the ballot in June 2012.[21]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Troy L. Waymaster: 9,182
District 110[edit]
Note: Incumbent Dan Collins did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Note: Lawrence J. Reichert appeared on initial candidate lists but did not appear on the primary ballot.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Philip H. Martin: 2,385
- Travis Couture-Lovelady: 7,407
District 111[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Eber E. Phelps - Incumbent Phelps first assumed office in 1996.
- Eber E. Phelps
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Eber E. Phelps: 4,387
- Sue E. Boldra: 5,352
District 112[edit]
Note: Incumbent William Wolf did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Steve Muehleisen: 2,056
- John Edmonds: 5,579
District 113[edit]
Note: Incumbent Bob Bethell passed away May 20, 2012. His wife, Lorene, is finishing his term and not seeking re-election.[22] (dead link)
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Marshall Christmann: 6,869
District 114[edit]
Note: Incumbent Mitch Holmes ran for state Senate in District 33.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Tom Simpson: 964
- Bob Booth: 667
- Jack Thimesch: 1,188
November 6 General election candidates:
- Carol Moore: 3,004
- Jack Thimesch: 5,923
District 115[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Ronald Ryckman - Incumbent Ryckman first assumed office in 2010.
- Ronald Ryckman
November 6 General election candidates:
- Marjorie "Mo" Gilbert: 1,392
- Ronald Ryckman: 5,144
District 116[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- Vincent Wetta - Incumbent Wetta first assumed office in 2006.
- Vincent Wetta
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Kyle D. Hoffman: 2,559 - Incumbent Hoffman first assumed office in 2010.
- Terry Nunemaker: 1,234
- Kyle D. Hoffman: 2,559
November 6 General election candidates:
- Vincent Wetta: 3,768
- Kyle D. Hoffman: 5,352
District 117[edit]
Note: Incumbent Larry Powell ran for state Senate in District 39.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- John L. Ewy: 2,386
- Mitchell Rucker: 1,369
- John W. Unruh: 681
- John L. Ewy: 2,386
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dennis McKinney: 3,992
- John L. Ewy: 5,749
District 118[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Don Hineman - Incumbent Hineman first assumed office in 2008.
- Don Hineman
November 6 General election candidates:
- Don Hineman: 9,310
District 119[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Brian Weber - Incumbent Weber was first appointed in December 2010.
- Brian Weber
November 6 General election candidates:
- Lawrence W. Blake, Jr.: 1,574
- Brian Weber: 3,506
District 120[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Ward M. Cassidy: 2,811 - Incumbent Cassidy first assumed office in 2010.
- Rick Billinger: 2,430 - Incumbent Billinger has served since November 25, 2010.
- Ward M. Cassidy: 2,811
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ward M. Cassidy: 7,289
District 121[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Arlen Siegfreid - Incumbent Siegfreid first assumed office in 2002.
- Arlen Siegfreid
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tyler G. Dixon: 3,674
- Arlen Siegfreid: 6,513
District 122[edit]
Note: Incumbent Gary Hayzlett did not seek re-election.
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Randy L. Hayzlett: 1,530
- J. Russell "Russ" Jennings: 1,660
November 6 General election candidates:
- J. Russell "Russ" Jennings: 5,366
District 123[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- John Doll: 1,457
- Reynaldo R. Mesa: 615 - Incumbent Mesa first assumed office in 2010. Mesa withdrew from the race to focus on work obligations, but still appeared on the ballot.[23]
- John Doll: 1,457
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Doll: 4,808
District 124[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- J. Stephen Alford - Incumbent Alford first assumed office in 2010.
- J. Stephen Alford
November 6 General election candidates:
- J. Stephen Alford: 6,280
District 125[edit]
- August 7 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 7 GOP primary:
- Carl D. Holmes: 895 - Incumbent Holmes first assumed office in 1984.
- Reid Petty: 904
November 6 General election candidates:
- Reid Petty: 3,735
External links[edit]
- Kansas Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Election Candidates
- Kansas Secretary of State - Official 2012 Primary Results
- Kansas Secretary of State - 2012 General Election Candidates
See also[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ fec.gov - 2012 Primary Dates and Candidate Filing Deadlines
- ↑ The New York Times, "In Kansas, Conservatives Vilify Fellow Republicans," August 5, 2012
- ↑ The Wall Street Journal, "Centrist Republicans Feel the Heat in Kansas Primaries," July 19, 2012
- ↑ National Review, "The Battle for Kansas," July 20, 2012
- ↑ National Public Radio, "Kansas GOP Campaigns To Exile Moderates," August 5, 2012
- ↑ The Republic, "Brownback and Graves, both Republicans, take sides in Kansas Senate primary battles," July 12, 2012
- ↑ Follow the Money, Kansas
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Kansas House 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ Kansas Legislative Research Dept. "Kansas Legislator Briefing Book 2010"
- ↑ Stateline.org, "Where to count prisoners poses redistricting dilemma," March 21, 2011
- ↑ U.S. Census Bureau, "2010 Census: Kansas Profile," accessed August 24, 2012
- ↑ USA Today, "Kansas' urban areas grow at expense of rural counties," March 3, 2011
- ↑ The Hays Daily News Online, "Census sure to shuffle House, Senate," February 27, 2011
- ↑ The Associated Press, "Summary of judges' order on Kan. Redistricting," June 8, 2012
- ↑ Eldorado Times, "Kan. House candidate can't overcome lost paperwork," June 20, 2012
- ↑ The Associated Press, "Coin toss decides Democratic primary in Kansas," August 31, 2012. Retrieved September 3, 2012
- ↑ The Wichita Eagle, "Rodney Wren withdraws from race for 83rd District," July 11, 2012
- ↑ The Wichita Eagle', "Democrats name Stanley to run in 85th Kansas House District," September 12, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Kansas City Star, "Conservative Kansas House member wins recount," August 20, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ The Wichita Eagle, "Two state House races await provisional ballot counts," August 9, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Wichita Eagle, "Candidates in eight Kansas legislative races face challenges to eligibility," June 15-26, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2012
- ↑ http://hutchnews.com/todaystop/filling-the-113th-District-seat--1
- ↑ Western Kansas News, "Kansas Republican Party Will Endorse Doll if Successful in Primary Election," July 11, 2012. Retrieved July 13, 2012
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