Kansas State House District 4
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Rick James Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Rob HodgkinsonLibertarianRick JamesRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Rick James (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Rick James (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: HodgkinsonRight column: James
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeJamesNo published score for Hodgkinson
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Rick JamesIncumbentRepublican
- Rob HodgkinsonLibertarian
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
- 9,500
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRick JamesWon Republican 9,500100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,069
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTrevor JacobsWon(incumbent) Republican 7,069100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,523
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTrevor JacobsWon(incumbent) Republican 7,88174.9% DemocraticBill Meyer Democratic 2,64225.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,846
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTrevor JacobsWon(incumbent) Republican 5,88375.0% DemocraticLawrence Forbach Democratic 1,96325.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,224
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTrevor JacobsWon Republican 8,224100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,513
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarty ReadWon(incumbent) Republican 5,12668.2% DemocraticLucas B. Cosens Democratic 2,38731.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,713
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarty ReadWon Republican 6,08462.6% DemocraticShirley J. Palmer Democratic 3,62937.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,084
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCaryn TysonWon Republican 4,26660.2% DemocraticShirley J. Palmer(incumbent) Democratic 2,81839.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,566
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShirley J. PalmerWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,07153.0% RepublicanLynne D. Oharah Republican 4,49547.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,004
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShirley J. PalmerWon Democratic 3,58451.2% RepublicanLynne Oharah(incumbent) Republican 3,42048.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,526
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynne OharahWon Republican 4,91351.6% DemocraticJoyce A. Sinn Democratic 4,61348.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,545
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAndrew HowellWon(incumbent) Republican 4,06062.0% DemocraticRoy A. Miller Democratic 2,48538.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,848
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAndrew HowellWon(incumbent) Republican 6,848100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,066
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAndrew HowellWon(incumbent) Republican 4,24970.0% DemocraticLarry Shoemaker Democratic 1,81729.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,532
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAndrew HowellWon(incumbent) Republican 5,91269.3% DemocraticMaybelle Mertzkent Democratic 2,62030.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,752
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAndrew HowellWon Republican 3,94568.6% DemocraticMaybelle Mertzkent Democratic 1,80731.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,047
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGilbert Ernest GregoryWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,32358.8% RepublicanWally Anthony Republican 3,72441.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,937
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1990 to 1991)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGilbert Ernest GregoryWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,42757.7% RepublicanKevin W. Lyon Republican 2,51042.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,068
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. V. RoperWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,068100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,307
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. V. RoperWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,27372.2% RepublicanJudy Riches Republican 2,03427.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,614
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. V. RoperWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,98457.9% RepublicanRichard M. Senecaut Republican 3,63042.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,869
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. V. RoperWon Democratic 3,48250.7% RepublicanWilliam M. Beezley(incumbent) Republican 3,38749.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,800
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam M. BeezleyWon(incumbent) Republican 6,800100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,679
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam M. BeezleyWon(incumbent) Republican 3,99059.7% DemocraticD. J. Saia Democratic 2,68940.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,138
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam M. BeezleyWon Republican 4,55656.0% DemocraticVern Kennedy Democratic 3,58244.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,918
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn MasoveroWon(incumbent) Republican 3,86655.9% DemocraticVern Kennedy Democratic 3,05244.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,747
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn MasoveroWon(incumbent) Republican 5,747100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,825
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn MasoveroWon(incumbent) Republican 4,825100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,580
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Kansas House of Representatives District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn MasoveroWon(incumbent) Republican 4,14354.7% DemocraticCarlin S. Decker Democratic 3,43745.3%
- 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 4, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ks/house/4. 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:4
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