Kansas House of Representatives District 5 in Kansas State House District 5, Kansas

2026 Primary Election

• Henry Johns — Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 5 in Lawrence, KS

  Henry L. Johns, a Democrat, is running for election to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 5, having declared his candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 4, 2026. Born in Torrance, California, Johns served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1973 to 1983. He is a graduate of Brandon High School and attended the University of Kansas before earning a bachelor's degree from Friends University in 2006. He is campaigning to secure the Democratic nomination for the legislative seat.

• Courtney L. Crawford — MWR Time & Billing System Administrator in Paola, KS

  Courtney L. Crawford is a Republican candidate seeking to represent District 5 in the Kansas House of Representatives during the August 4, 2026 Primary Election. Not currently an incumbent, Crawford brings a background in financial administration and data management to her campaign. She works as an MWR Time & Billing System Administrator at CBIZ MHM, LLC, in Kansas City, Kansas, where her responsibilities include reporting and bookkeeping. Previously, she served as an A/R Specialist for the Housing Authority of Kansas City. A graduate of MidAmerica Nazarene University, Crawford is described as a meticulous, client-focused professional. She resides in Paola, Kansas.

• Courtney Sappington — Incumbent State Representative in Baldwin City, KS

  Courtney Sappington, a Republican, currently serves as a State Representative for Kansas House District 5, having been selected by Republicans in October 2025 to replace Carrie Barth. She is now seeking re-election in the Republican primary scheduled for August 4, 2026. Her legislative work includes committee assignments in Judiciary, Local Government, Child Welfare and Foster Care, and Welfare Reform. Before her tenure in the House, Sappington's professional background spanned supply chain and distribution in retail and wholesale, holding roles such as Senior Sales Analyst and Operations Manager, Executive Assistant, and Bookkeeping/Admin. She also previously served as a Field Staffer for a Missouri House Representative.