Kansas House of Representatives District 86 in Kansas State House District 86, Kansas

2026 Primary Election

• Abi Boatman — Incumbent Member of the Kansas House of Representatives in Wichita, KS

  Elle Abigail "Abi" Boatman is an incumbent Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 86 in southeast Wichita since January 2026. She was appointed to fill a vacant seat and is now seeking re-election in the 2026 primary. A former C-130 crew chief in the U.S. Air Force, she was honorably discharged in 2011 after coming out as transgender. Boatman holds a bachelor's degree from Wichita State University and has worked as a court transcriptionist and university administrator. She co-founded the Wichita Transgender Community Network and is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. She serves on committees including Education and Veterans and Military, and has sponsored legislation to expand Medicaid eligibility through the Affordable Healthcare for Kansans program.

• Kevin Thompson — Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives in KS

  Kevin Thompson is a political candidate campaigning for a seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, with his candidacy noted for District 86 in the upcoming 2026 election cycle. As an individual seeking a role in the state's legislative body, Thompson has formally initiated his campaign process. However, further specific details such as his professional history, personal background, particular policy platforms, or the core reasons motivating his run for office are not discernible from the currently available public records concerning his candidacy.