Kansas House of Representatives District 81 in Kansas State House District 81, Kansas

2026 Primary Election

• Kayden Bennett — Candidate for State Representative in Wichita, KS

  Kayden Bennett is a Democratic candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 81 in the primary election scheduled for August 4, 2026. Bennett brings a background of service, having served in the U.S. Army. Actively engaging with voters, Bennett has completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey to share insights. Based in Wichita, Kansas, Bennett officially declared candidacy and appointed a campaign treasurer in February 2026 for the upcoming election cycle, indicating a commitment to public service in the state legislature.

• Blake Carpenter — Incumbent State Representative in Derby, KS

  Blake Carpenter is an incumbent Republican Kansas State Representative for District 81. A 33-year-old resident of Derby, he graduated from Halstead High School and Wichita State University with an entrepreneurship degree. He serves as a First Lieutenant in the Kansas Air National Guard and works as an remote electrical design and analysis engineer for Boeing. Carpenter is committed to addressing property tax relief. He is married to Tyleigha and they have two children, and also serves on the Kansas State Rifle Association board.