Beauchamp, Howell and Hayse are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Sumner County election filings.
August 4 primary result: Kyle Beauchamp was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Leah Howell was unopposed for the Republican nomination. The nominees meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Kansas Secretary of State's official primary results. Dean Hayse (Libertarian) is also on the November ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. The field matches the Kansas Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list as of September 6, 2026. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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Kyle Beauchamp of Derby is an educator and the Democratic nominee for Kansas House District 82, per the Derby Informer voter guide.
Leah Howell is the sitting Kansas House member for District 82, per the Kansas Legislature member page.
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Dean Hayse is a Libertarian Party of Kansas activist who serves as the party's District 4 executive-committee coordinator, per a party press release. He was nominated for House District 82 at the party's April 25, 2026 state convention in Wichita, per the same source, and says on his campaign site that he is running to fight for the rights, property and prosperity of Kansans.
Who is running for Kansas House District 82 in 2026?
3 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 82 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kyle Beauchamp, Leah Howell and Dean Hayse. Candidate information follows official Sumner County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Kansas House District 82 election in Kansas?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Kansas are on the Kansas election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Sumner County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Sumner County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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