Kansas House of Representatives District 6 in Kansas State House District 6, Kansas

2026 Primary Election

• Frank Henderson — Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 6 in Louisburg, KS

  Frank Henderson, a Kansas House District 6 candidate, is an Army veteran, husband, and father of six. Raised on a Missouri farm, he served in the U.S. Army as a communications signal corps member before building a career in manufacturing and becoming a proud union member for over 26 years, including serving as a union representative. Not a career politician, Henderson is running to be a voice for working families, emphasizing values of hard work and service. His platform focuses on funding schools, fixing property taxes, and addressing rising costs through policies like minimum wage increases, SNAP benefits, and affordable childcare and healthcare. He also advocates for marijuana legalization as a revenue source, tenant protections, police accountability, gun safety, and government transparency, promising to show up and work for the people of Kansas.

• Samantha M. Poetter Parshall — Incumbent State Representative in Paola, KS

  Samantha Poetter Parshall, a Republican, is the incumbent State Representative for Kansas House District 6. She was first elected in 2020 and assumed office in January 2021, with her current term concluding in January 2027. She is seeking re-election in the Republican primary scheduled for August 4, 2026. Representing Miami County, Poetter Parshall serves as a member of the House Committee on Higher Education Budget and has been noted for her engagement in discussions regarding property tax legislation. She is married to Dakota Parshall.