The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Kansas will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the four U.S. representatives from the State of Kansas, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections were held on August 4, 2026.
Failed redistricting attempt Republican Kansas state legislators announced a plan to call a special session to redraw the 3rd congressional district, but lacked the necessary support in the House, due to veto power from governor Laura Kelly.
District 1
The 1st district encompasses all or part of 60 counties, spanning more than half the state, making it the seventh-largest district in the nation that does not cover an entire state. Located within the district are Manhattan, Salina, Dodge City, Garden City, Hays, McPherson, Hutchinson, and Lawrence. The incumbent is Republican Tracey Mann, who was re-elected with 69.1% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tracey Mann, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Craig Musser
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handTracey Mann (R)$1,220,355$415,222$2,558,830Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Lauren Reinhold, former federal employee Eliminated in primary Colin McRoberts, professor at the University of Kansas School of Business
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handColin McRoberts (D)$40,748$32,967$7,781Lauren Reinhold (D)$23,710$14,952$8,758Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Third-party and independent candidates Nominee Steven Jacob (Libertarian)
Withdrawn Craig Musser (United Kansas), certified safety professional
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report May 29, 2025 Inside Elections May 29, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball May 29, 2025
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Tracey Mann (R)$1,488,465$528,838$2,713,324 Lauren Reinhold (D)$40,651$37,490$3,162Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
District 2
The 2nd district stretches across much of eastern Kansas from Nebraska to Oklahoma, including the cities of Topeka, Emporia, Junction City and Pittsburg, as well as portions of Kansas City and Lawrence. The incumbent is Republican Derek Schmidt, who was elected with 57.1% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Derek Schmidt, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Chad Young, candidate for this district in 2024
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handDerek Schmidt (R)$989,112$339,810$687,803Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Don Coover, veterinarian
Disqualified Braeden Curwick
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handDon Coover (D)$517,670$332,707$184,963Braeden Curwick (D)$231$181$90Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Third-party and independent candidates Nominee John Hauer (Libertarian)
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report May 29, 2025 Inside Elections May 29, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball May 29, 2025
Post-primary endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Derek Schmidt (R)$1,457,605$556,938$939,168 Don Coover (D)$758,823$514,537$244,286Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
District 3
The 3rd district encompasses much of the Kansas City metropolitan area, including a portion of Kansas City, all of Johnson County, and several rural counties to the south and west. The incumbent is Democrat Sharice Davids, who was re-elected with 53.4% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Sharice Davids, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Sarah Preu, technology and communications professional
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handSharice Davids (D)$2,937,808$1,905,382$1,435,682Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Eric Jenkins, former Shawnee city councilman Eliminated in primary Chase LaPorte, businessman and candidate for Governor of Kansas in 2022 (endorsed Steven A. Hohe in general election)
Withdrawn Gavin Solomon, businessman from New York August 22, 2025 Blake Stanley
Results
Third-party and independent candidates Nominee Steven A. Hohe (Libertarian)
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report May 29, 2025 Inside Elections May 29, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 30, 2026
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Sharice Davids (D)$3,690,440$2,369,484$1,724,212 Eric Jenkins (D)$18,916$6,633$12,284Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
District 4
The 4th district encompasses the city of Wichita, the largest city in Kansas, three universities, Arkansas City, and the State of Kansas's only national airport. The incumbent is Republican Ron Estes who was re-elected with 65.0% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ron Estes, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Frank McCollum, farmer
Withdrawn Michael Gaynor, laborer
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handRon Estes (R)$1,501,743$1,077,173$1,622,846Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Katy Tyndell, attorney Eliminated in primary Chris Carmichael, retired U.S. Air Force colonel Ryan Gilbert, law firm business manager
Withdrawn Cole Epley, foster care social worker (remained on ballot, endorsed Carmichael) Jordan Mitchell, activist Daniel Schneider, political organizer and Peace Corps veteran
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handChris Carmichael (D)$85,440$41,992$43,458Katy Tyndell (D)$138,931$18,520$120,411Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Third-party and independent candidates Nominee Drew Cranmer (Libertarian), data engineer
Withdrawn Paul Catanese (Independent)
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handPaul Catanese (I)$3,040$799$2,241Source: Federal Election Commission
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report May 29, 2025 Inside Elections May 29, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball May 29, 2025
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of July 15, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Ron Estes (R)$1,855,035$1,295,634$1,757,677 Katy Tyndell (D)$234,455$161,558$72,869Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
See also 2026 Kansas elections 2026 United States House of Representatives elections 2026 Kansas House of Representatives election
References
External links Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates Tracey Mann (R) Lauren Reinhold (D)
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates Don Coover (D) John Hauer (L) Derek Schmidt (R)
Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates Sharice Davids (D) Eric Jenkins (R)
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates Drew Cranmer (L) Ron Estes (R) Katy Tyndell (D)