Kansas House of Representatives District 96 in Kansas State House District 96, Kansas

2026 Primary Election

• Jessica Maldonado — Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives in Wichita, KS

  Jessica Maldonado is campaigning for the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 96, in the 2026 election cycle. She is a resident of Wichita, Kansas. Maldonado has officially filed her campaign finance appointment of treasurer report with the Kansas Public Disclosure Commission, confirming her candidacy for State Representative. Her campaign is focused on serving the constituents of District 96 within the Kansas state legislature.

• Joshua Moses — Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives in KS

  Joshua Moses is a candidate in the 2026 election cycle for the Kansas House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 96. His candidacy has been officially noted in state election records, indicating his intention to compete for this legislative seat. The upcoming election will determine the district's representative in the state legislature, with Moses being among the individuals who have filed for the position.

• Tom Kessler — Incumbent Member of the Kansas House of Representatives in Wichita, KS

  Tom Kessler is a Republican American politician currently serving as the incumbent Member of the Kansas House of Representatives for the 96th district. He first assumed office on January 11, 2021, succeeding Stephanie Yeager. A Wichita resident, Kessler is known for his legislative work, including efforts to strengthen sister-state ties. As an incumbent, he is seeking re-election for a primary term in the Kansas House of Representatives.