Desree Pettera

Desree Pettera is a candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 68 Primary Election in 2026 in Kansas State House District 68, Kansas.

Artist and Rancher in Junction City, KS

Also running: Nathan (nate) Butler.

Desree Pettera is a Republican candidate running for the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 68 in the 2026 election, with the primary scheduled for August 4. Originally from NW Kansas and SW Nebraska, she moved to Junction City, Kansas, nearly 14 years ago. Pettera is a graduate of McCook Community College and the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She brings extensive experience in finance, banking, and water well development, and has been involved in ranching, raising registered angus breeding stock for over 45 years. She is also actively involved in the Western Art Genre. Pettera identifies as an "America First" candidate, advocating for upholding rights and principles with common sense, and opposing government growth and bureaucracy. She seeks to continue representing her community in Topeka.