Barb Wasinger

Barb Wasinger is a candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 111 Primary Election in 2026 in Kansas State House District 111, Kansas.

Incumbent Kansas State Representative, District 111 in Hays, KS

Barb Wasinger, born July 7, 1958, is an incumbent Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 111 since January 14, 2019. A graduate of Saint Catherine University, she previously served as the first woman Ellis County Commissioner and as a Hays City Commissioner, including two terms as Mayor of Hays. Wasinger advocates for increased funding for FHSU students and K-12 education, reducing burdensome regulations for Kansas businesses, and eliminating state taxes on retirement funds for seniors. Her legislative record includes sponsoring a bill signed into law and supporting measures on disability employment, tax reform, and self-service storage. She is a candidate for re-election.