Kansas State House District 116
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Kyle Hoffman Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Nathan BalesDemocraticKyle HoffmanRepublican · Incumbent16 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Kyle Hoffman (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Kyle Hoffman (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: BalesRight column: Hoffman
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeHoffmanNo published score for Bales
- Races
- None listed
- Won 8 of 8
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 16
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Candidates on the ballot
- Nathan BalesDemocratic
- Kyle HoffmanIncumbentRepublican
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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
- 9,879
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKyle HoffmanWon Republican 9,879100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,813
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKyle HoffmanWon(incumbent) Republican 6,99679.4% DemocraticKirsten Lee Barger Democratic 1,81720.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,119
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKyle HoffmanWon(incumbent) Republican 7,80977.2% DemocraticRick Roitman Democratic 2,31022.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,465
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKyle HoffmanWon(incumbent) Republican 6,465100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,293
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKyle HoffmanWon(incumbent) Republican 5,54959.7% DemocraticJolene E. Roitman Democratic 3,74440.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,393
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKyle D. HoffmanWon(incumbent) Republican 6,393100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,120
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKyle D. HoffmanWon(incumbent) Republican 5,35258.7% DemocraticVincent Wetta(incumbent) Democratic 3,76841.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,514
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKyle D. HoffmanWon Republican 4,27056.8% DemocraticPatrick J. Maloney Democratic 3,24443.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,070
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis McKinneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,070100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,603
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis McKinneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,603100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,196
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis McKinneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,196100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,730
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis McKinneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,84975.7% RepublicanM. T. Liggett Republican 1,88124.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,936
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEthel M. PetersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,74063.0% RepublicanAreba H. Harper Republican 2,19637.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,032
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEthel M. PetersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,46661.2% RepublicanAreba H. Harper Republican 1,56638.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,766
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEthel M. PetersonWon Democratic 4,766100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,674
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon C. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,62456.1% RepublicanBetty K. Anglin Republican 2,05043.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,111
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon C. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,99156.1% RepublicanBetty K. Anglin Republican 3,12043.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,596
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1990 to 1991)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon C. SmithWon Democratic 2,83150.6% RepublicanDale R. Northern Republican 2,76549.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,238
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathryn SughrueWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,238100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,933
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathryn SughrueWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,933100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,400
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathryn SughrueWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,63862.7% RepublicanRon Long Republican 2,76237.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,931
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathryn SughrueWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,41557.6% RepublicanRon Long Republican 2,51642.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,819
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathryn SughrueWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,819100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,463
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathryn SughrueWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,70557.3% RepublicanEllis K. Cave Republican 2,75842.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,559
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathryn SughrueWon Democratic 4,55660.3% RepublicanWayne E. Gilbert Republican 3,00339.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,588
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim MaagWon(incumbent) Republican 4,10862.4% DemocraticGeorge W. Fowler Democratic 2,48037.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,383
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim MaagWon(incumbent) Republican 4,10555.6% DemocraticFrank Anderson Jr. Democratic 3,27844.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,090
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles H. DurfeeWon(incumbent) Republican 4,090100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,272
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Kansas House of Representatives District 116, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles H. DurfeeWon(incumbent) Republican 4,20267.0% DemocraticEmma Lou McDaniel Democratic 2,07033.0%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Kansas State House District 116, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ks/house/116. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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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:116
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026