Kansas Legislature election · Kansas 2026

Kansas House - District 17

Address-matched state representative race. Live voter information supplies the candidates when election coverage is active.

2 active campaigns in this snapshot primary and general Checked August 30, 2026

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Reported party: Democrat

Democrat candidates in this research dataset

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Reported party: Democrat

Jo Ella Hoye

Incumbent state representative for District 17 since 2021, based in Lenexa.

Unopposed in the Aug. 4, 2026 Democratic primary; faces the Republican nominee in November. Developing profile
Reported party: Republican

Republican candidates in this research dataset

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Reported party: Republican

Jim Eschrich

Republican candidate for District 17, based in Lenexa.

Unopposed in the Aug. 4, 2026 Republican primary; faces incumbent Democrat Jo Ella Hoye in November. Developing profile

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