Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2012
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Elections for the office of 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
- 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
The following incumbents did not run for re-election in 2012. Those incumbents were:
Campaign contributions
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
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
- 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.[12]
The legislature did not approve new maps by the legal deadline, so the map-making process went to the courts. The court-drawn map created three new districts in Johnson County, 25 districts with no incumbent, 21 districts with two incumbents, and two districts with three incumbents. Of the 21 districts with two incumbents, 13 had two Republicans, two districts had two Democrats, and six had one Republican and one Democrat.[13]
List of candidates
District 1
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:
District 2
- Robert "Bob" Grant
- Incumbent Grant first assumed office in 1991.
- Robert "Bob" Grant
Libertarian candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 3
Note: Incumbent Terry Calloway did not seek re-election.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 4
Note: Incumbent Caryn Tyson did not seek re-election.
- Arlyn Briggs: 154
- Lynne Oharah: 778
- Marty Read: 2,451
November 6 General election candidates:
District 5
- Bill Feuerborn
- Bill Feuerborn
November 6 General election candidates:
District 6
- No candidates filed.
- Jene Vickrey
- Jene Vickrey
November 6 General election candidates:
District 7
- Brian Kinzie: 1,387
- Richard J. Proehl: 1,572
November 6 General election candidates:
District 8
Note: Incumbent Jerry Williams did not seek re-election.
- No candidates filed.
- 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:
District 9
- No candidates filed.
- Judy Brigham: 672
- Bud Sifers: 932
- Edwin H. Bideau III: 2,048
November 6 General election candidates:
District 10
November 6 General election candidates:
District 11
- Jim Kelly
- Jim Kelly
November 6 General election candidates:
District 12
- Jack Kopfman, Jr.: 1,168
- Virgil Peck: 2,433
November 6 General election candidates:
District 13
Note: Incumbent Forrest Knox ran for the state Senate in District 14.
- No candidates filed.
- Fred D. Rinne: 2,032
- Larry Paul Hibbard: 3,162
November 6 General election candidates:
District 14
- Jessica Peters: 144
- Roberta Eveslage: 194
- Keith Esau: 1,164
- Janet King: 718
- Keith Esau: 1,164
November 6 General election candidates:
District 15
- No candidates filed.
- Elliot Lahn: 202
- Robert Montgomery: 870
November 6 General election candidates:
District 16
- No candidates filed.
- Amanda Grosserode
- Amanda Grosserode
November 6 General election candidates:
District 17
- 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.[14]
- Brett Hildabrand: 1,685
- Jason Leib: 1,232
- Brett Hildabrand: 1,685
November 6 General election candidates:
Larry Meeker: 4,694
District 18
- John Rubin: 1,797
- Neal Sawyer: 892
- John Rubin: 1,797
November 6 General election candidates:
District 19
- Bruce Belanger: 1,829
- Stephanie Clayton: 1,911
November 6 General election candidates:
District 20
- No candidates filed.
- Rob Bruchman: 2,591
- Mark Read: 1,293
- Rob Bruchman: 2,591
November 6 General election candidates:
District 21
Note: Incumbent Kay Wolf ran for state Senate in District 7.
- Barbara Bollier
- Barbara Bollier
November 6 General election candidates:
District 22
November 6 General election candidates:
District 23
Note: Incumbent Republican Judy Morrison did not seek re-election.
- Kelly R. Meigs
- Kelly R. Meigs
November 6 General election candidates:
District 24
Note: Incumbent Mike Slattery did not seek re-election.
- Vera Locke: 243
- Emily Perry: 505
November 6 General election candidates:
District 25
- Megan England: 688
- Scott Gregory: 286
- Megan England: 688
- Stephen Foster: 721
- Bill Griffith: 769
- Melissa Rooker: 1,330
November 6 General election candidates:
District 26
- No candidates filed.
- Charles Andrews: 534
- Larry Campbell: 1,101
November 6 General election candidates:
District 27
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 28
Note: Incumbent Pat Colloton ran for state Senate in District 11.
- James Azeltine: 693
- Mark Hagen: 632
- Jerry Lunn: 1,198
November 6 General election candidates:
District 29
- James Todd: 1,348
- Jim Yonally: 1,254
- James Todd: 1,348
November 6 General election candidates:
District 30
- Ron Worley: 873 - Incumbent Worley first assumed office in 2006.
- Lance Kinzer: 1,146
November 6 General election candidates:
District 31
- Louis E. Ruiz
- Louis E. Ruiz
November 6 General election candidates:
District 32
- Michael J. (Mike) Peterson
- Michael J. (Mike) Peterson
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 33
- Tom Burroughs
- Tom Burroughs
November 6 General election candidates:
District 34
- Valdenia C. Winn
- Valdenia C. Winn
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 35
- Broderick Henderson
- Broderick Henderson
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 36
- Kathy Wolfe Moore
- Kathy Wolfe Moore
November 6 General election candidates:
District 37
- Stan Frownfelter
- Stan Frownfelter
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 38
- David Anderson: 870
- Willie Dove: 1,022
November 6 General election candidates:
District 39
Note: Incumbent Owen Donohoe did not seek re-election.
- Charles Macheers: 1,162
- Stephanie Meyer: 691
- Charles Macheers: 1,162
November 6 General election candidates:
District 40
- Linda Johnson: 513
- Claudia Logue: 199
- Linda Johnson: 513
- John Bradford: 887
- Janette Holdeman: 586
- John Bradford: 887
November 6 General election candidates:
District 41
- Melanie Meier
- Melanie Meier
- Jana Goodman: 666
- Mark Presinger: 550
- Jana Goodman: 666
November 6 General election candidates:
District 42
- Connie O'Brien: 1,125
- Sandra Bohne: 667
- Connie O'Brien: 1,125
November 6 General election candidates:
District 43
Note: Incumbent Mike Kiegerl did not seek re-election.
- Bill Sutton: 1,016
- Dan L. Thompson: 602
- Bill Sutton: 1,016
November 6 General election candidates:
District 44
- Barbara W. Ballard
- Barbara W. Ballard
November 6 General election candidates:
District 45
- No candidates filed.
- Tom Sloan
- Tom Sloan
November 6 General election candidates:
District 46
- Paul Davis
- Paul Davis
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 47
- Ramon C. Gonzalez Jr.
- Ramon C. Gonzalez Jr.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 48
- No candidates filed.
- Marvin Kleeb
- Marvin Kleeb
November 6 General election candidates:
District 49
- Scott Schwab
- Scott Schwab
November 6 General election candidates:
District 50
- Sean Gatewood
- Sean Gatewood
- Jason "Jake" Fisher: 1,195
- Joshua Powell: 1,641
November 6 General election candidates:
District 51
- Scott Briggs: 222
- Richard Pikul: 367
- Ron Highland: 1,499
- Dee McKee: 1,048
- Keen A. Umbehr: 771
- Ron Highland: 1,499
November 6 General election candidates:
District 52
Note: Incumbent Lana Gordon did not seek re-election.
- Shanti Gandhi: 1,502
- WM. Scott Hesse: 1,137
- Dick Jones: 1,461
- Shanti Gandhi: 1,502
November 6 General election candidates:
District 53
- Annie Tietze
- Annie Tietze
- Mike Burgess
- Mike Burgess
November 6 General election candidates:
District 54
Note: Incumbent Joe Patton ran for state Senate in District 20.
- Ann E. Mah
- Ann E. Mah
- Debbi Childers: 808
- Ken Corbet: 1,406
- Dana Webber: 547
November 6 General election candidates:
District 55
- Annie Kuether
- Annie Kuether
November 6 General election candidates:
District 56
- LaVern Abney: 489
- Janet Mitchell: 1,946
November 6 General election candidates:
District 57
November 6 General election candidates:
District 58
- Harold Lane
- Harold Lane
November 6 General election candidates:
District 59
- Caleb Correll: 378
- Stanley Wiles: 253
- Caleb Correll: 378
- 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:
District 60
- Don Hill
- Don Hill
November 6 General election candidates:
District 61
- No candidates filed.
- Richard Carlson: 1,855
- Daniel A. Brenner: 711
- Trent LeDoux: 1,206 - Incumbent LeDoux was appointed in 2011.
- Richard Carlson: 1,855
November 6 General election candidates:
District 62
- Randy Garber: 2,110
- Leslie Scoby: 1,447
- Randy Garber: 2,110
November 6 General election candidates:
District 63
- Jerry Henry
- Jerry Henry
November 6 General election candidates:
- Note: John Gotts initially won the August 7 GOP primary but withdrew from the general election on September 10.
District 64
- No candidates filed.
- Vern Swanson
- Vern Swanson
November 6 General election candidates:
District 65
- Tom Brungardt: 206
- Melody J. Saxton: 206
- Note: This race was settled by a coin toss in favor of Saxton on August 31, 2012.[15]
November 6 General election candidates:
District 66
- Sydney Carlin
- Sydney Carlin
November 6 General election candidates:
District 67
- Tom Phillips
- Tom Phillips
November 6 General election candidates:
District 68
- No candidates filed.
- Ernie Honas: 910
- Tom S. Moxley: 1,748
November 6 General election candidates:
District 69
Note: Incumbent Tom Arpke ran for state Senate in District 24.
- J.R. Claeys: 1,121
- Bruce H. Wyatt: 1,029
- J.R. Claeys: 1,121
November 6 General election candidates:
District 70
Note: Incumbent J. Robert Brookens did not seek re-election.
- No candidates filed.
- Doug Lindahl: 1,410
- John E. Barker: 2,063
November 6 General election candidates:
District 71
Note: Incumbent Charles Roth did not seek re-election.
- Diana Dierks: 2,257
- Ronald L. Young: 1,118
- Diana Dierks: 2,257
November 6 General election candidates:
District 72
- Marc Rhoades
- Marc Rhoades
November 6 General election candidates:
District 73
- Clark Shultz: 2,288
- Nicholas Lee Reinecker: 459
- Clark Shultz: 2,288
November 6 General election candidates:
District 74
- No candidates filed.
- Don Schroeder
- Don Schroeder
November 6 General election candidates:
District 75
Note: Incumbent John Grange ran for state Senate in District 14.
- Will Carpenter: 2,002
- Karen Hasting: 869
- Will Carpenter: 2,002
November 6 General election candidates:
District 76
- Peggy Mast: 1,735
- 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:
District 77
- No candidates filed.
- J. David Crum
- J. David Crum
November 6 General election candidates:
District 78
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 79
- Ed Trimmer
- Ed Trimmer
November 6 General election candidates:
District 80
- No candidates filed.
Note: Barbara Lynn Wells was originally running for District 80 but switched to District 81.
- Kasha Kelley
- Kasha Kelley
November 6 General election candidates:
District 81
- Jim Howell
- Jim Howell
November 6 General election candidates:
District 82
- No candidates filed.
- Pete DeGraaf
- Pete DeGraaf
November 6 General election candidates:
District 83
Note: Incumbent Jo Ann Pottorff did not seek re-election.
- Tim Garvey: 914
- Rodney Wren: 401
- Tim Garvey: 914
Note: Wren suspended his campaign on July 11.[16]
November 6 General election candidates:
District 84
- Matthew Collins: 91
- Gail Finney: 814
November 6 General election candidates:
District 85
- 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.[17]
- Steve Brunk
- Steve Brunk
November 6 General election candidates:
District 86
- Judith Loganbill: 354 - Incumbent Loganbill first assumed office in 2000.
- Jim Ward: 468
November 6 General election candidates:
District 87
November 6 General election candidates:
District 88
- Patricia M. Sloop: 411
- Jason Zabel: 105
- Patricia M. Sloop: 411
- Joseph Scapa
- Joseph Scapa
November 6 General election candidates:
District 89
Note: Incumbent Melody McCray-Miller did not seek re-election.
- Peggy L. Elliott: 389
- David P. Hansen: 264
- Roderick A. Houston: 589
November 6 General election candidates:
District 90
- Steve Huebert
- Steve Huebert
November 6 General election candidates:
District 91
- Robin Clements: 872
- Gene Suellentrop: 1,434
November 6 General election candidates:
District 92
- Nile Dillmore
- Nile Dillmore
- Brenda Landwehr
- Brenda Landwehr
November 6 General election candidates:
District 93
- Sammy K. Flaharty: 164
- Pamela Frieden: 262
November 6 General election candidates:
District 94
Note: Incumbent Joe McLeland did not seek re-election.
- No candidates filed.
- Mario Goico
- Mario Goico
November 6 General election candidates:
District 95
- Benny Boman
- Benny Boman
November 6 General election candidates:
District 96
- Craig Gable: 468
- Rick Lindsey: 483
November 6 General election candidates:
District 97
- Leslie Osterman: 774
- Jeff Blubaugh: 747
- Leslie Osterman: 774
November 6 General election candidates:
District 98
- Geraldine Flaharty
- Geraldine Flaharty
- Phil Hermanson
- Phil Hermanson
November 6 General election candidates:
District 99
- No candidates filed.
- Dennis Hedke
- Dennis Hedke
November 6 General election candidates:
District 100
- Daniel Hawkins: 1,642
- Bridget Schneider: 1,387
- Daniel Hawkins: 1,642
November 6 General election candidates:
District 101
- No candidates filed.
- Joe Seiwert: 1,579
- Mark E. Holick: 323
- Jamey Blubaugh: 1,071
- Joe Seiwert: 1,579
November 6 General election candidates:
District 102
- Jan Pauls: 428
- 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.[18][19]
November 6 General election candidates:
District 103
- Angela Martinez: 114
- Ponka-We Victors: 237
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 104
Note: Incumbent Michael O'Neal did not seek re-election.
- No candidates filed.
- Steven R. Becker: 1,464
- Ken R. Willard: 1,407
- Steven R. Becker: 1,464
November 6 General election candidates:
District 105
November 6 General election candidates:
District 106
- Clay Aurand: 2,368 - Incumbent Aurand first assumed office in 1994.
- Sharon Schwartz: 2,456
November 6 General election candidates:
District 107
Note: Incumbent Elaine Bowers ran for state Senate in District 36.
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 108
- No candidates filed.
- Steven Johnson
- Steven Johnson
November 6 General election candidates:
District 109
- No candidates filed.
- 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.[20]
November 6 General election candidates:
District 110
Note: Incumbent Dan Collins did not seek re-election.
- Philip H. Martin
- Philip H. Martin
- Note: Lawrence J. Reichert appeared on initial candidate lists but did not appear on the primary ballot.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 111
- Eber E. Phelps
- Eber E. Phelps
November 6 General election candidates:
District 112
Note: Incumbent William Wolf did not seek re-election.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 113
Note: Incumbent Bob Bethell passed away May 20, 2012. His wife, Lorene, is finishing his term and not seeking re-election.[21] (dead link)
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 114
Note: Incumbent Mitch Holmes ran for state Senate in District 33.
- Tom Simpson: 964
- Bob Booth: 667
- Jack Thimesch: 1,188
November 6 General election candidates:
District 115
- Ronald Ryckman
- Ronald Ryckman
November 6 General election candidates:
District 116
- Vincent Wetta
- Vincent Wetta
- Kyle D. Hoffman: 2,559
- Terry Nunemaker: 1,234
- Kyle D. Hoffman: 2,559
November 6 General election candidates:
District 117
Note: Incumbent Larry Powell ran for state Senate in District 39.
- John L. Ewy: 2,386
- Mitchell Rucker: 1,369
- John W. Unruh: 681
- John L. Ewy: 2,386
November 6 General election candidates:
District 118
- No candidates filed.
- Don Hineman
- Don Hineman
November 6 General election candidates:
District 119
- Brian Weber
- Brian Weber
November 6 General election candidates:
District 120
- No candidates filed.
- Ward M. Cassidy: 2,811
- Rick Billinger: 2,430 - Incumbent Billinger has served since November 25, 2010.
- Ward M. Cassidy: 2,811
November 6 General election candidates:
District 121
- Arlen Siegfreid
- Arlen Siegfreid
November 6 General election candidates:
District 122
Note: Incumbent Gary Hayzlett did not seek re-election.
- No candidates filed.
- Randy L. Hayzlett: 1,530
- J. Russell "Russ" Jennings: 1,660
November 6 General election candidates:
District 123
- No candidates filed.
- 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.[22]
- John Doll: 1,457
November 6 General election candidates:
District 124
- No candidates filed.
- J. Stephen Alford
- J. Stephen Alford
November 6 General election candidates:
District 125
- No candidates filed.
- Carl D. Holmes: 895 - Incumbent Holmes first assumed office in 1984.
- Reid Petty: 904
November 6 General election candidates:
External links
- 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
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 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
