Kansas House of Representatives District 83 in Kansas State House District 83, Kansas

2026 Primary Election

• Henry Helgerson — Incumbent Member of the Kansas House of Representatives in Eastborough, KS

  Henry Helgerson is a seasoned Democratic politician representing District 83 in the Kansas House of Representatives, a position he has held since 2016. He previously served multiple terms in the Kansas House (1983-2001) and Kansas Senate (2003-2004). Born in Wichita, Kansas, Helgerson is running for re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary. His campaign priorities include funding public education, expanding Medicaid, eliminating the state sales tax on groceries, and balancing the budget. He currently serves on committees covering Veterans, Military and Homeland Security, Transportation, and Taxation.

• Zachary Werhan — Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Adjunct Faculty Professor in Wichita, KS

  Zachary Werhan is a fifth-generation Kansan, married with two young children, and proud to call Wichita home. A licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Master Addiction Counselor with a private practice and adjunct faculty role, he holds degrees from Kansas State and Wichita State Universities. Werhan is running for the Kansas House of Representatives, District 83, in 2026. He is motivated by his daily work with families struggling with mental health access, rising property taxes, and educational gaps. His key policy positions include improving mental health care access, lowering property taxes, and holding schools accountable for results, aiming to fight for families who feel underserved in Topeka.