Kansas House of Representatives District 47 in Kansas State House District 47, Kansas

2026 Primary Election

• Mary T. Williams — Teacher in Meriden, KS

  Mary Williams is a Democratic candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 47. Born in Lawton, Oklahoma, she earned a high school diploma from Jefferson County North High School. She continued her education, receiving an associate degree from Highland Community College in 1993, a bachelor's degree from Washburn University in 2002, and a graduate degree from Emporia State University in 2011. Her career experience includes working as a teacher. Williams has committed to supporting congressional term limits, advocating for citizen legislators over career politicians. She is seeking election in the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026.

• Paula Newell Ellis — Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 47 in Meriden, KS

  Paula Newell Ellis is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Kansas House of Representatives for District 47. She has declared her candidacy for the Republican primary, scheduled for August 4, 2026, and filed her paperwork on February 9, 2026. Ellis resides in Meriden, Kansas, and is running for a state-level representative position. She is one of several candidates participating in the primary election for this district.

• Christopher W. Feuerborn — Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives in Meriden, KS

  Christopher W. Feuerborn is a Republican candidate competing in the 2026 primary election for District 47 of the Kansas House of Representatives. Hailing from Meriden, he is one of three Republicans vying for the nomination, alongside Steven Scott and Paula Newell Ellis. The winner of this primary will advance to face Democrat Mary T. Williams. The current Republican incumbent for District 47, Ronald B. Ellis, is not seeking reelection, opening the seat. District 47 encompasses areas within Jackson, Jefferson, and Douglas counties, including the southwestern portion of Lawrence.