Kansas House of Representatives District 2 in Kansas State House District 2, Kansas

2026 Primary Election

• Avery Rowland — Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives in KS

  Avery Rowland is a Democratic candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 2 in the 2026 election. A transgender woman who grew up in Kansas, she is running for the August 4, 2026 primary. Rowland's campaign is motivated by strong opposition to the state's anti-transgender laws, which have directly impacted her. She openly states her refusal to comply with unjust laws and uses social media to highlight actions by the Republican supermajority. Rowland is running to ensure visibility and active participation, challenging those who "want me to hide or leave or disappear," and advocating for the transgender and non-binary community.

• Kenneth (ken) Collins — Incumbent Member of the Kansas House of Representatives in Pittsburg, KS

  Kenneth Collins is a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 2. He first assumed office in 2019, with his current term ending in January 2027. Born in Pittsburg, Kansas, in 1963, Collins is an alumnus of Fort Scott Community College and Friends University. He is seeking re-election for District 2 in the Republican primary scheduled for August 4, 2026.

• Dan Muter — Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives in KS

  Dan Muter is a Republican candidate running for election to the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 2. He has declared his candidacy for the Republican primary, which is scheduled for August 4, 2026. Muter seeks to represent the constituents of the second district in the state legislature.