Rep. Emil Bergquist, a Park City Republican, has held his seat since 2018. He now faces a challenge from a 10-year mental health therapist and community activist. Republicans have won this seat the last five elections. Keisha McClish Couts is the second Democratic challenger since 2014. Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the […]
Blaise Mesa
Blaise Mesa is The Beacon’s Kansas Statehouse reporter. He has covered the Kansas Statehouse for The Beacon since Nov. 2023 after reporting on social services for the Kansas News Service and crime and local government for the Topeka Capital-Journal. He has a bachelor’s degree in multimedia journalism with a concentration in radio from Columbia College Chicago.
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House Minority Leader Tom Sawyer and Christopher Parisho vie for House seat
House Minority Leader Tom Sawyer is running against a community member for a House seat from Wichita. Democrats have won this seat in the last five elections. Christopher Parisho, the Republican challenger, has lost to Sawyer in the last two elections. Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the last day to register to […]
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Former lawmaker Steve Huebert faces Tracy Edingfield in Nov. 5 election
Republican primary winner Steve Huebert is trying to get back into office while Tracy Edingfield seeks elected office. Republicans have won this district in the last five elections. This is only the second time since 2014 that the race has included a Democratic challenger. Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the last day […]
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Cyndi Howerton and Carol Brewer run for District 98 in Kansas House
Rep. Cyndi Howerton, a Wichita Republican, is trying to keep her Kansas House seat red. Republicans have won this seat four of the last five elections. She’s challenged by nonprofit founder Carol Brewer. Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the last day to register to vote. Early voting starts Oct. 16. You can […]
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House Speaker Dan Hawkins and Mike McCorkle run in rematch of 2022 election
Mike McCorkle is hoping to take down the speaker of the House in the 2024 election. Rep. Dan Hawkins, a Wichita Republican, has dominated his elections in the past few years. Republicans have won this seat in the last five elections. Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the last day to register to […]
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Election Day 2024: Here are the uncontested Wichita races for the Kansas Statehouse
Not every race for the Kansas Statehouse will be decided this November. The uncontested races likely have their winner. The following candidates already won their races, baring a massive write-in campaign. Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the last day to register to vote. Early voting starts Oct. 16. You can find your […]
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Stephen Owens and Jason Miller are running to replace long-serving senator
Rep. Stephen Owens, a Hesston Republican, is trying to switch chambers as he runs for the Kansas Senate against Democrat Jason Miller. Outgoing Sen. Carolyn McGinn has held this seat in the 31st District since 2005. Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the last day to register to vote. Early voting starts Oct. […]
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Sasha Islam seeks to unseat Senate President Ty Masterson in November
Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson is running for a fifth term representing his district. Wichita resident Sasha Islam is hoping to unseat him. Republicans have won this seat in the past five elections. Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the last day to register to vote. Early voting starts Oct. 16. You can […]
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Mary Ware takes on Republican Keenen Smith in November election
Sen. Mary Ware, a Wichita Democrat, is hoping to keep her Kansas Senate seat blue. Keenen Smith is trying to change that. Republicans have won this seat three times in the past five elections. Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the last day to register to vote. Early voting starts Oct. 16. You […]
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Chase Blasi, J.C. Moore and Raymond Shore Jr. compete for Kansas Senate seat
Republican Chase Blasi won his primary race against J.C. Moore, but Moore is now running under a different party. Democratic challenger Raymond Shore Jr. also is in the race. The Kansas Secretary of State’s Office confirmed Moore will be on the ballot. Republicans have won this district the past five elections. Election Day is Nov. […]