Kansas State House District 18

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Cindy Neighbor Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28

Cindy NeighborDemocratic · Incumbent10 years since first win

Cindy Neighbor 56.0Robert Whitman 39.6

Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.

Robert WhitmanRepublican

Last election: Cindy Neighbor (Democratic) won by 16.4 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Donor-based spectrum: LiberalCentristConservativeNeighborNo published score for Whitman
Races: Won 8 of 12; Won 0 of 1
Years since first win: 10; Not available

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Cindy NeighborIncumbentDemocratic
Robert WhitmanRepublican

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 12,597
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCindy NeighborWon	Democratic	7,04956.0%	56.0%
RepublicanRobert Whitman	Republican	4,98839.6%	39.6%
LibertarianSteven A. Hohe	Libertarian	5604.5%	4.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,021
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCindy NeighborWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,74657.3%	57.3%
RepublicanCathy Gordon	Republican	4,27542.7%	42.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,558
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCindy NeighborWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,09852.4%	52.4%
RepublicanCathy Gordon	Republican	6,46047.6%	47.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,901
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCindy NeighborWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,83153.5%	53.5%
RepublicanEric Jenkins	Republican	5,07046.5%	46.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,898
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCindy NeighborWon	Democratic	6,23052.4%	52.4%
RepublicanEric A. Jenkins	Republican	5,66847.6%	47.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,215
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn RubinWon(incumbent)	Republican	4,25651.8%	51.8%
DemocraticCindy Neighbor	Democratic	3,95948.2%	48.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,272
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn RubinWon(incumbent)	Republican	6,05753.7%	53.7%
DemocraticMilack Talia	Democratic	5,21546.3%	46.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,380
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn RubinWon	Republican	4,94859.0%	59.0%
DemocraticCindy Neighbor(incumbent)	Democratic	3,43241.0%	41.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,970
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCindy NeighborWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,27252.4%	52.4%
RepublicanJohn Rubin	Republican	5,69847.6%	47.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,616
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCindy NeighborWon	Democratic	4,24449.3%	49.3%
RepublicanMary Pilcher Cook(incumbent)	Republican	4,08547.4%	47.4%
LibertarianEric Mills	Libertarian	2873.3%	3.3%

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMary Pilcher CookWon	Republican	8,449100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,275
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCindy NeighborWon	Republican	4,64656.1%	56.1%
DemocraticMark J. Tomasic	Democratic	3,62943.9%	43.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,108
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMary Pilcher CookWon	Republican	5,50254.4%	54.4%
DemocraticPatrick Miller	Democratic	4,60645.6%	45.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,757
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPhill D. KlineWon(incumbent)	Republican	4,45365.9%	65.9%
DemocraticPatrick Miller	Democratic	2,30434.1%	34.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,290
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPhill D. KlineWon(incumbent)	Republican	6,47569.7%	69.7%
DemocraticDarrell Hawk	Democratic	2,81530.3%	30.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,016
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPhill D. KlineWon(incumbent)	Republican	4,47774.4%	74.4%
DemocraticDarrell Hawk	Democratic	1,53925.6%	25.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,573
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPhill D. KlineWon	Republican	6,05663.3%	63.3%
DemocraticJohn F. Lynch	Democratic	3,51736.7%	36.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,254
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1990 to 1991)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEugene P. AmosWon(incumbent)	Republican	3,65369.5%	69.5%
DemocraticMark J. Greene	Democratic	1,60130.5%	30.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,976
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1980 to 1989)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEugene P. AmosWon(incumbent)	Republican	6,74967.7%	67.7%
DemocraticJohn F. Lynch	Democratic	3,22732.4%	32.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,319
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1980 to 1989)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEugene P. AmosWon	Republican	4,21657.6%	57.6%
DemocraticBarbara Miller	Democratic	3,10342.4%	42.4%

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid F. LouisWon(incumbent)	Republican	7,177100.0%	100.0%

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid F. LouisWon(incumbent)	Republican	4,720100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,379
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1980 to 1989)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid F. LouisWon(incumbent)	Republican	5,90070.4%	70.4%
DemocraticMichael W. Laster	Democratic	2,47929.6%	29.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,153
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1979)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid F. LouisWon	Republican	2,99858.2%	58.2%
DemocraticEugene F. Gastl(incumbent)	Democratic	2,15541.8%	41.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,010
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1979)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticEugene F. GastlWon(incumbent)	Democratic	3,58751.2%	51.2%
RepublicanDavid F. Louis	Republican	3,42348.8%	48.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,026
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1979)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticEugene F. GastlWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,96859.0%	59.0%
RepublicanRichard L. Fox	Republican	1,49029.6%	29.6%
OtherMichael J. Johnson	Other	56811.3%	11.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,170
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1973)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticEugene F. GastlWon(incumbent)	Democratic	3,76361.0%	61.0%
RepublicanJanet T. Rodgers	Republican	2,40739.0%	39.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,747
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticEugene F. GastlWon	Democratic	3,36758.6%	58.6%
RepublicanJames W. Dahl(incumbent)	Republican	2,38041.4%	41.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,044
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

Kansas House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJames W. DahlWon	Republican	3,54650.3%	50.3%
DemocraticGeorge P. Schroeger	Democratic	3,49849.7%	49.7%

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:18

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