Kansas House of Representatives District 42 in Kansas State House District 42, Kansas

2026 Primary Election

• Lance W. Neelly — Incumbent Kansas House of Representatives in KS

  Lance W. Neelly is an American politician currently serving as an incumbent Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives for the 42nd district. He assumed office on January 11, 2021, succeeding Jim Karleskint. His legislative office is located in Topeka, Kansas. He is associated with the Leavenworth-Lansing area, which is within his represented district.

• Mike Stieben — Incumbent Leavenworth County Commissioner in Tonganoxie, KS

  Mike Stieben, currently the 5th District Leavenworth County Commissioner since 2019, is seeking election to the Kansas House of Representatives District 42. A union locomotive engineer for BNSF Railway for decades, he has a history of community service including as Chairman of Rural Water District #13 and on the Genesis Christian Academy Board. Stieben, who holds a History degree from Bethel College, is a father of four and resides near Tonganoxie with his wife, Susan. His platform prioritizes transparency and efficiency, capping property tax increases, freezing taxes for seniors 65+, and supporting local agriculture. He advocates for a moratorium on mega data centers pending a public vote, education reform, and strong families, asserting a need for principled leaders in Topeka.