Kansas House of Representatives District 38 in Kansas State House District 38, Kansas

2026 Primary Election

• Timothy H. Johnson — Incumbent Kansas State Representative in Basehor, KS

  Timothy H. Johnson, a conservative Republican, represents District 38 in the Kansas House of Representatives, having assumed office in January 2021 after being elected in 2020. He is campaigning for a fourth term in the 2026 primary election. Johnson's extensive background includes 31 years in law enforcement, serving as undersheriff, police chief, and a special investigator for child abuse cases. He holds multiple advanced degrees, including a master's in education. As a legislator, he is vice-chair of the Child Welfare Committee and also sits on the Veterans and K-12 Education Budget committees. His platform prioritizes comprehensive tax relief for citizens, including property, senior, veteran, and food taxes, along with improving K-12 and special education funding, and early childhood development. Johnson advocates "for kids and education" and plans to make tax issues a top priority in the upcoming legislative session.