Kansas House of Representatives District 77 in Kansas State House District 77, Kansas
2026 Primary Election
- Troy Nicks — Security Director in Lynchburg, KS
Troy Nicks is campaigning for a seat in the Kansas House of Representatives in 2026, running in District 77 against incumbent Kristey Williams. He currently holds the position of Security Director for the Nuclear Operations Group at Babcock & Wilcox. His professional background includes serving as the Executive Director of the Central Virginia Criminal Justice Academy and a career as an Aviator and JAG Officer in the US Navy. He is also a member of the Virginia State Bar and earned his law degree from Stetson University College of Law.
- Kristey S. Williams — Incumbent Member of the Kansas House of Representatives in KS
Kristey Williams, born in Augusta, Kansas, on October 16, 1970, is a Republican who has served in the Kansas House of Representatives for District 77 since January 2015. An alumna of the University of Kansas with BSEd and MSEd degrees, she champions quality education, advocating for student-first policies and opposing the teaching of "DEI" and "CRT" in state universities. She is seeking re-election in the Republican primary for the 77th district in 2026.