Kansas State House District 96

Current seat holder: Tom Kessler (R).

Jessica Maldonado

Jessica Maldonado (Democratic) is a 2026 general election candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives in District 96, covering Sedgwick County. Jessica Maldonado qualified through the Kansas Secretary of State's election division to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 96.

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Tom Kessler

Tom Kessler (Republican) In official Kansas Legislature records, Tom Kessler lists Toms Wine and Spirits LLC as their occupation.

“So we're basically living on an endowment fund type situation, where you're generating enough to where you live on that moving forward.” (Kansas Reflector)
“This bill is about protecting our law enforcement officers and our first responders,” (Kansas Reflector)

Josef Trotter

Josef Trotter (Libertarian) is a 2026 general election candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives in District 96, covering Sedgwick County. Josef Trotter qualified through the Kansas Secretary of State's election division to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 96.

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