Kansas State House District 12
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Doug Blex Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Pete FerrellDemocraticMarci LaffenRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Doug Blex (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Doug Blex (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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The current holder, Doug Blex, is not on the candidate list.
- Pete FerrellDemocratic
- Marci LaffenRepublican
Party nominees only, not the certified ballot.
Source: sos.ks.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 10,133
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug BlexWon Republican 10,133100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,674
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug BlexWon(incumbent) Republican 7,674100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,908
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug BlexWon(incumbent) Republican 8,908100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,353
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug BlexWon(incumbent) Republican 6,353100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,843
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug BlexWon Republican 6,18269.9% DemocraticJean Kurtis Schodorf Democratic 2,66130.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,495
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVirgil PeckWon(incumbent) Republican 4,56670.3% DemocraticEden Fuson Democratic 1,92929.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,643
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVirgil PeckWon(incumbent) Republican 5,82167.3% DemocraticTina Bumgarner Democratic 2,82232.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,738
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff KingWon(incumbent) Republican 4,87785.0% DemocraticTroy Bell Democratic 86115.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,084
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff KingWon(incumbent) Republican 6,65982.4% DemocraticSandra K. Frisco Democratic 1,42517.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,593
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff KingWon Republican 4,16974.5% DemocraticJim George Democratic 1,42425.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,519
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanC. Frank MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,519100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,533
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanC. Frank MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 4,533100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,067
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanC. Frank MillerWon Republican 5,31075.1% DemocraticRobert E. Greenwood Jr. Democratic 1,75724.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,092
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCindy EmpsonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,69772.6% DemocraticJulie Wilson Democratic 1,39527.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,254
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCindy EmpsonWon(incumbent) Republican 6,254100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,452
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCindy EmpsonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,452100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,989
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCindy EmpsonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,06763.4% DemocraticJohn Vermillion Democratic 2,92236.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,523
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1990 to 1991)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCindy EmpsonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,93771.3% DemocraticRaymond Stanley Democratic 1,58628.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,012
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge TeagardenWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,012100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,805
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge TeagardenWon Democratic 4,17661.4% RepublicanGeorge Clasen Republican 2,62938.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,320
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge TragardenWon Democratic 7,31499.9% OtherJames Cubit Other 60.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,817
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge TeagardenWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,40264.6% RepublicanWes Worthington Republican 2,41535.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,372
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge TeagardenWon Democratic 4,92958.9% RepublicanJames Cubit(incumbent) Republican 3,44341.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,016
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames CubitWon(incumbent) Republican 3,51458.4% DemocraticRichard J. Wurtz Democratic 2,50241.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,948
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames CubitWon(incumbent) Republican 4,28153.9% DemocraticRichard J. Wurtz Democratic 3,66746.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,876
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames CubitWon(incumbent) Republican 3,82855.7% DemocraticWilliam C. Yeager Democratic 3,04844.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,777
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames CubitWon(incumbent) Republican 4,06052.2% DemocraticJane T. Feuerborn Democratic 3,71747.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,399
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames CubitWon(incumbent) Republican 4,399100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,903
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Kansas House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames CubitWon(incumbent) Republican 4,14360.0% DemocraticJohn R. Wiederholt Democratic 2,76040.0%
- 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 12, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ks/house/12. 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:12
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026