Chip Vanhouden

Chip Vanhouden is a candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 26 Primary Election in 2026 in Kansas State House District 26, Kansas.

Incumbent State Representative in Spring Hill, KS

Also running: Laura Johnson.

Chip VanHouden is the incumbent Republican State Representative for Kansas House District 26. He assumed office in January 2025 and is currently seeking re-election in the upcoming August 4, 2026 Republican primary. Representing the Spring Hill area, VanHouden is a proponent of citizen leadership in government. A key policy position is his strong support for congressional term limits; he has pledged to advocate for an Article V convention to enact such limits on U.S. Senators and Representatives. His campaign focuses on continuing his service in the state legislature.