Kansas State House District 36
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Lynn Melton Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Brian DickasonRepublicanLynn MeltonDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Lynn Melton (D) 61.0, Mark S. Gilstrap (R) 39.1
- Last election
- Lynn Melton (Democratic) won by 21.9 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: DickasonRight column: Melton
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeMeltonNo published score for Dickason
- Races
- None listed
- Won 2 of 2
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- Lynn MeltonIncumbentDemocratic
- Brian DickasonRepublican
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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
- 10,876
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLynn MeltonWon Democratic 6,62961.0% RepublicanMark S. Gilstrap Republican 4,24739.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,026
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLynn MeltonWon Democratic 4,99962.3% RepublicanKevin Braun Republican 3,02737.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,232
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathy WolfemooreWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,28062.6% RepublicanMark Gilstrap Republican 4,95237.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,198
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathy WolfemooreWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,13069.9% RepublicanChiquita C. Coggs Republican 3,06830.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,104
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathy WolfemooreWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,48167.4% RepublicanKevin Braun Republican 3,62332.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,361
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathy Wolf MooreWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,55461.9% RepublicanEarl Freeman Republican 2,52434.3% LibertarianJeff Caldwell Libertarian 2833.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,906
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathy WolfemooreWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,08465.0% RepublicanShawn A. Shipp Republican 3,46831.8% LibertarianJeff Caldwell Libertarian 3543.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,895
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathy WolfemooreWon Democratic 5,17958.2% RepublicanEarl Freeman Republican 3,71641.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,239
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret LongWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,239100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,976
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret E. LongWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,45868.4% RepublicanTony Bukaty Republican 2,51831.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,049
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret E. LongWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,42967.2% RepublicanShawn A. Shipp Republican 3,62032.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,944
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret E. LongWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,944100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,706
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug SpanglerWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,706100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,055
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug SpanglerWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,055100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,559
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug SpanglerWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,559100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,844
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug SpanglerWon Democratic 2,844100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,273
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. G. NovakWon Democratic 4,62973.8% RepublicanChester Richards Jr. Republican 1,64426.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,976
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1990 to 1991)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Jane JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,70368.0% RepublicanWilliam Lee Linsey Republican 1,27332.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,372
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Jane JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,372100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,694
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Jane JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,20168.2% RepublicanB. D. Kanan Republican 1,49331.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,956
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Jane JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,11085.8% LibertarianLorence T. Bishop Libertarian 84614.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,326
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Jane JohnsonWon Democratic 3,84588.9% LibertarianLorence T. Bishop Libertarian 48111.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,407
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn M. ModrcinWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,407100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,336
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn M. ModrcinWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,336100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,435
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn M. ModrcinWon Democratic 3,60266.3% RepublicanShirley Weiner Republican 1,83333.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,260
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid P. MikesicWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,38964.4% RepublicanShirley Weiner Republican 1,87135.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,187
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid P. MikesicWon Democratic 5,187100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,977
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarlos M. CooperWon Republican 3,00550.3% DemocraticRichard A. Yunghans Democratic 2,97249.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,613
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Kansas House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBlake A. WilliamsonWon(incumbent) Republican 3,36550.9% DemocraticRichard A. Yunghans Democratic 3,24849.1%
- 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 36, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ks/house/36. 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:36
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