Sydney Carlin

Sydney Carlin is a candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 66 Primary Election in 2026 in Kansas State House District 66, Kansas.

Incumbent Kansas House Representative in Manhattan, KS

Also running: Noah Perry.

Sydney Carlin, a long-serving Democratic Representative for Kansas House District 66, plans to seek re-election in 2026. Having served 22 years in the Kansas House since 2003, she will turn 81 in November. Carlin, who previously served on the Manhattan City Commission and as Mayor, is known for her bipartisan approach. Her policy priorities include balanced tax policy, fostering business, supporting education from K-12 to K-State, and advocating for working families, seniors, and military families. Carlin stated she is running again due to public encouragement and feels a commitment to continue her service, anticipating a challenge in the upcoming election.