United States House of Representatives elections in Kansas, 2018

United States House of Representatives elections in Kansas, 2018
Kansas
November 6, 2018 (2018-11-06)

Kansas's four seats to the United States House of Representatives
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election 4 0

The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Kansas will be held on November 6, 2018, to elect the four U.S. Representatives from the state of Kansas, one from each of the state's four congressional districts.

District 1

Republican Roger Marshall will be sworn in to represent this district in 2017. Marshall defeated incumbent Congressman Tim Huelskamp in the Republican primary 57% to 43%.

Republican primary

Tim Huelskamp filed an statement of candidacy to run for this seat in 2018 with the FEC on October 17, 2016.[1] Huelskamp has made no announcement about whether he is considering a potential rematch with Marshall, but did send a fundraising email attacking Marshall and soliciting donations.[1]

District 2

Incumbent Republican Lynn Jenkins has represented the district since 2009. Jenkins was re-elected with 61% of the vote in 2016.

Jenkins has publicly confirmed she is considering running for governor in 2018 instead of running for re-election.[2]

District 3

Incumbent Republican Kevin Yoder has represented the district since 2011. Yoder was re-elected with 51% of the vote in 2016.

Yoder is considered a potential candidate for governor in 2018.[2]

District 4

Incumbent Republican Mike Pompeo has represented the district since 2011. Pompeo was re-elected with 61% of the vote in 2016.

Pompeo has been nominated as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the Donald Trump administration.[3] If Pompeo is confirmed, a special election will be held for the remainder of Pompeo's term.

Republican primary

Potential Republican candidates if Pompeo vacates the seat include State Treasurer Ron Estes and Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle.[3]

Democratic primary

Robert Tillman, who was the nominee for this seat in 2012 and lost in the 2016 primary, has expressed interest in running.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Clarkin, Mary (October 27, 2016). "Huelskamp files 2018 House candidacy paper". The Hutchinson News. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Hanna, John (November 18, 2016). "Rep. Jenkins exits U.S. House leadership, may mull Kansas governor's race". Lawrence Journal-World. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 Lefler, Dion; Dunn, Gabriella (November 18, 2016). "Who could replace Pompeo in Congress?". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
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