Kansas House of Representatives District 16 in Kansas State House District 16, Kansas

2026 Primary Election

• Linda Featherston — Incumbent Member of the Kansas House of Representatives in KS

  Linda Featherston is an incumbent Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, elected in 2020 from the 16th district. A lifelong Kansan residing in Johnson County since 1999, she is a product of Kansas public schools, holding music degrees from Kansas State University. Her legislative achievements include increasing penalties for attacking healthcare workers and extending protection from abuse orders (2023), and expanding diagnostic mammogram coverage for state employees (2024), which she aims to extend to all Kansans. Featherston serves on the Agriculture, Education, Local Government, and Water committees, with ranking member roles on Agriculture and Local Government. Recognized as a Gun Sense Candidate, she prioritizes constituent services, advocating for children, families, schools, and Medicaid expansion. She is endorsed by various labor, education, and advocacy groups.