Courtney Sappington

Courtney Sappington is a candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 5 Primary Election in 2026 in Kansas State House District 5, Kansas.

Incumbent State Representative in Baldwin City, KS

Also running: Henry Johns, Courtney L. Crawford.

Courtney Sappington, a Republican, currently serves as a State Representative for Kansas House District 5, having been selected by Republicans in October 2025 to replace Carrie Barth. She is now seeking re-election in the Republican primary scheduled for August 4, 2026. Her legislative work includes committee assignments in Judiciary, Local Government, Child Welfare and Foster Care, and Welfare Reform. Before her tenure in the House, Sappington's professional background spanned supply chain and distribution in retail and wholesale, holding roles such as Senior Sales Analyst and Operations Manager, Executive Assistant, and Bookkeeping/Admin. She also previously served as a Field Staffer for a Missouri House Representative.