Kansas State House District 31
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Louis Ruiz Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Dennis GrindelRepublicanEmily HaneDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Louis Ruiz (D) 70.3, Dennis Grindel (R) 29.7
- Last election
- Louis Ruiz (Democratic) won by 40.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: GrindelRight column: Hane
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeGrindelNo published score for Hane
- Races
- Won 0 of 2
- None listed
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Candidates on the ballot
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The current holder, Louis Ruiz, is not on the candidate list.
- Emily HaneDemocratic
- Dennis GrindelRepublican
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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
- 6,268
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLouis RuizWon Democratic 4,40570.3% RepublicanDennis Grindel Republican 1,86329.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,460
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLouis RuizWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,29073.8% RepublicanDennis Grindel Republican 1,17026.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,281
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLouis RuizWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,21171.6% RepublicanLandon Griffith Republican 2,07028.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,416
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLouis RuizWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,416100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,694
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLouis RuizWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,694100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,463
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLouis E. RuizWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,463100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,636
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLouis E. RuizWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,05071.9% RepublicanTim Kelb Republican 1,58628.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,279
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStan S. FrownfelterWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,07063.1% RepublicanEric Hite Republican 1,20936.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,387
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStan FrownfelterWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,387100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,523
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStan FrownfelterWon Democratic 2,39367.9% RepublicanDomingo H. Soto Republican 97027.5% OtherRichard Horn Other 1604.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,710
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBonnie J. SharpWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,710100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,063
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBonnie J. SharpWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,063100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,177
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBonnie J. SharpWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,177100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,093
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBonnie J. SharpWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,093100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,299
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBonnie J. SharpWon Democratic 4,299100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,579
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPat Huggins PetteyWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,579100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,781
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPat Huggins PetteyWon Democratic 4,781100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,770
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1990 to 1991)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill WisdomWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,770100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,822
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill WisdomWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,822100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,501
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill WisdomWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,69677.0% RepublicanJack J. Beemont Republican 80523.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,157
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill WisdomWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,157100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,806
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill WisdomWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,93077.0% RepublicanJack J. Beemont Republican 87623.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,510
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill WisdomWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,39875.3% RepublicanGary L. Goebel Republican 1,11224.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,193
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill WisdomWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,43776.3% RepublicanLee Roy Thompson Republican 75623.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,482
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill WisdomWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,482100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,917
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill WisdomWon Democratic 2,85072.8% RepublicanLee Roy Thompson Republican 1,06727.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,982
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarley D. HugginsWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,35067.2% RepublicanLee Roy Thompson Republican 1,63232.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,500
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClarence C. LoveWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,500100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,373
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Kansas House of Representatives District 31, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClarence C. LoveWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,373100.0%
- 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 31, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ks/house/31. 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:31
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