Kansas State House District 105

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jill Ward Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

John BurkeDemocratic

John Burke 41.0Jill Ward 59.0

Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.

Jill WardRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win

Last election: Jill Ward (Republican) won by 18.0 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Races: Won 0 of 1; Won 1 of 1
Years since first win: Not available; 2

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John BurkeDemocratic
Jill WardIncumbentRepublican

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Source: sos.ks.gov, dated Oct 28

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 8,912
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJill WardWonName as filed: Jill Ann Ward	Republican	5,25859.0%	59.0%
DemocraticJohn Burke	Democratic	3,65441.0%	41.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,497
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBrenda K. LandwehrWon(incumbent)	Republican	3,78858.3%	58.3%
DemocraticJaelynn Elise Abegg	Democratic	2,70941.7%	41.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,418
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBrenda LandwehrWon(incumbent)	Republican	5,56359.1%	59.1%
DemocraticMichelle Snyder	Democratic	3,85540.9%	40.9%

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBrenda K. LandwehrWon(incumbent)	Republican	5,239100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,108
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBrenda LandwehrWon	Republican	4,43154.6%	54.6%
DemocraticCammie Funston	Democratic	3,67745.4%	45.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,060
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMark Edward HuttonWon(incumbent)	Republican	3,70561.1%	61.1%
DemocraticSherry Livingston	Democratic	2,35538.9%	38.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,014
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMark E. HuttonWon	Republican	4,46855.8%	55.8%
DemocraticLiz Hicks	Democratic	3,14239.2%	39.2%
LibertarianRandall Batson	Libertarian	4045.0%	5.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,818
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGene SuellentropWon	Republican	4,97163.6%	63.6%
DemocraticJane Byrnes	Democratic	2,84736.4%	36.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,899
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJason P. WatkinsWon(incumbent)	Republican	6,64367.1%	67.1%
DemocraticDerik White	Democratic	3,25632.9%	32.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,439
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJason WatkinsWon(incumbent)	Republican	3,88160.3%	60.3%
DemocraticJane Byrnes	Democratic	2,55839.7%	39.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,578
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJason WatkinsWon	Republican	5,64065.8%	65.8%
DemocraticSteve Seals	Democratic	2,93834.3%	34.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,254
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJeff GoeringWon	Republican	4,33069.2%	69.2%
DemocraticRob Neises	Democratic	1,92430.8%	30.8%

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRichard AlldrittWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,956100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,061
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRichard AlldrittWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,10558.1%	58.1%
RepublicanMick Gillig	Republican	2,95641.9%	41.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,005
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRichard AlldrittWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,32159.1%	59.1%
RepublicanJohnny Gaffney	Republican	3,68440.9%	40.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,101
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRichard AlldrittWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,13251.0%	51.0%
RepublicanJohnny Gaffney	Republican	3,96949.0%	49.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,317
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRichard AlldrittWon	Democratic	5,02954.0%	54.0%
RepublicanGarry Wright	Republican	4,28846.0%	46.0%

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJ. C. LongWon(incumbent)	Republican	5,602100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,870
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1980 to 1989)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLeroy FryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,19953.4%	53.4%
RepublicanJack M. Hemry	Republican	3,67146.6%	46.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,944
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1980 to 1989)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLeroy FryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,49056.5%	56.5%
RepublicanJerald W. Minix	Republican	3,45443.5%	43.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,788
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1980 to 1989)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLeroy FryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,12858.4%	58.4%
RepublicanMichael D. Pflughoeft	Republican	3,66041.6%	41.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,656
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1980 to 1989)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLeroy FryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,79987.1%	87.1%
OtherVearl A. Bacon	Other	85712.9%	12.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,851
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1980 to 1989)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLeroy FryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,56051.5%	51.5%
RepublicanDale O. Evans	Republican	4,29148.5%	48.5%

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn L. MyersWon	Democratic	3,084100.0%	100.0%

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRoger R. RobertsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,617100.0%	100.0%

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRoger R. RobertsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	3,948100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,870
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1973)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRoger R. RobertsonWon	Democratic	3,38169.4%	69.4%
RepublicanWalter E. Brooks	Republican	1,48930.6%	30.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,504
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanW. C. FreemanWon	Republican	2,94953.6%	53.6%
DemocraticJoe J. Hill	Democratic	2,55546.4%	46.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,643
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

Kansas House of Representatives District 105, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanW. C. Long Jr.Won	Republican	4,66970.3%	70.3%
DemocraticGovan Mills	Democratic	1,97429.7%	29.7%

2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source

Last contest in this district on file: 2024.

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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.

District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ks/sldl:105

DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026