Kansas House of Representatives District 37 in Kansas State House District 37, Kansas

2026 Primary Election

• Melissa M Oropeza — Incumbent Member of the Kansas House of Representatives in KS

  Melissa Oropeza, a Democrat, serves as the incumbent Representative for Kansas House District 37, having assumed office in January 2023. Born and raised in Wyandotte County, Kansas, her extensive healthcare background includes roles as a registered nurse, gastroenterology nurse practitioner, and a member of the Kansas State Board of Nursing, with advanced degrees including a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Oropeza is pro-choice, strongly advocates for Medicaid expansion, champions public education and youth engagement in local development, and supports the Kansas medical cannabis act. She is seeking re-election in the 2026 primary for District 37.

• Connie Jo Henry — Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives in Kansas City, KS

  Connie Jo Henry is a Republican candidate for Kansas House District 37, representing Wyandotte County. A lifelong Kansan, she brings decades of healthcare leadership, including over 20 years as a director of nursing, Lead Nurse at Ford Plant, and Director of Homecare at Midland Hospice. As a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and EMT, Henry is committed to strong conservative values. Her platform prioritizes medical freedom and patient autonomy, empowering parents in education, and preserving traditional family values, with a firm pro-life stance on reproductive rights. She challenges incumbent Democrat Melissa M. Oropeza in the 2026 election.