Henry Helgerson

Henry Helgerson is a seasoned Democratic politician representing District 83 in the Kansas House of Representatives, a position he has held since 2016. He previously served multiple terms in the Kansas House (1983-2001) and Kansas Senate (2003-2004). Born in Wichita, Kansas, Helgerson is running for re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary. His campaign priorities include funding public education, expanding Medicaid, eliminating the state sales tax on groceries, and balancing the budget. He currently serves on committees covering Veterans, Military and Homeland Security, Transportation, and Taxation.