Kansas House of Representatives District 121 in Kansas State House District 121, Kansas

2026 Primary Election

• Kelsey Stock — PhD Student / Researcher in Olathe, KS

  Kelsey Stock, a lifelong Kansan and third-generation Olathean, is a first-generation college graduate and mother of five. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Population Health, following a Master's in Social Work and a Bachelor's in Community Health from the University of Kansas. Her background includes child protective services and research on healthcare accessibility for deaf individuals. Running as a Democrat for Kansas House District 121, Stock aims to diversify and modernize the legislature. She is passionate about policy, eager to breathe new life into the statehouse, and committed to providing District 121 with a responsive leader.

• Thomas Palenske — Retired Brigadier General in Olathe, KS

  Thomas Palenske is seeking election to the Kansas House of Representatives for District 121 in the 2026 primary election as a Republican. He is not an incumbent. Residing in Olathe, Kansas, Palenske brings a distinguished background from his military career, having served as a Brigadier General (retired) in the U.S. Air Force. His extensive experience includes roles as a Mission Delta Commander and ops squadron commander, where he managed global operations, strategic communications, and large budgets. He possesses expertise in space control, cyber operations, and international affairs. Palenske's military education includes the U.S. Air Force War College and Weapons School. His career highlights global team management, crisis management, and inspiring cohesion among diverse teams.

• Mike Storm — Incumbent Member of the Kansas House of Representatives in KS

  Mike Storm is a Republican politician representing the 121st district in the Kansas House of Representatives. He assumed office in March 2026, appointed by a Republican precinct committee to fill the vacancy left by John Resman's death. As an incumbent, he is seeking re-election for a full term in the 2026 election, facing a Republican primary challenge from Thomas Palenske. His legislative activities include advocating for stronger sister-state ties between Kansas and Taiwan.