Kansas House of Representatives District 67 in Kansas State House District 67, Kansas

2026 Primary Election

• Brenda Bandy — Executive Director, Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition in Manhattan, KS

  Brenda Bandy is a Democratic candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives, District 67, in the 2026 election. She serves as the Executive Director and co-founder of the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc., where she advocates for policies that support breastfeeding families and works to remove barriers to human milk feeding. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant since 2010, she holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Kansas State University. Bandy is a vocal proponent of fully funding special education and implementing family-forward policies to bolster the state's economy and communities. She has testified in support of programs like the Nursery Program for Incarcerated Moms and actively participates in various state and national health councils and associations.

• Stacy Kohlmeier — Retired business leader in Manhattan, KS

  Stacy Kohlmeier, a longtime Manhattan resident and recently retired business leader with over four decades of experience, is running as a Republican for Kansas House District 67. She began her career in Manhattan in 1984. Kohlmeier is committed to public service, aiming to apply her skills in listening, uniting people, and finding practical solutions to support strong schools, foster economic growth, enhance healthcare access, and ensure responsible fiscal stewardship. Her campaign prioritizes common sense, integrity, and community-focused solutions for the Manhattan area and across Kansas.