Kansas State House District 40
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Dave Buehler Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Dave BuehlerRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winMika StilwellDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Dave Buehler (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Dave Buehler (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: BuehlerRight column: Stilwell
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeBuehlerNo published score for Stilwell
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Mika StilwellDemocratic
- Dave BuehlerIncumbentRepublican
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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
- 7,678
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave BuehlerWonName as filed: David Buehler Republican 7,678100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,221
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave BuehlerWonName as filed: David Buehler Republican 3,99955.4% DemocraticMartha Allen Democratic 3,22244.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,841
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid W. FrenchWon(incumbent) Republican 5,31854.0% DemocraticJoana Scholtz Democratic 4,52346.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,240
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid W. FrenchWon Republican 3,65550.5% DemocraticDebbie Deere(incumbent) Democratic 3,58549.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,463
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDebbie DeereWon Democratic 4,42152.2% RepublicanJohn Bradford(incumbent) Republican 4,04247.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,634
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn BradfordWon(incumbent) Republican 3,04454.0% DemocraticLinda Johnson Democratic 2,59046.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,060
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn BradfordWon Republican 4,12151.1% DemocraticLinda Johnson Democratic 3,93948.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,845
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelanie MeierWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,94550.6% RepublicanSandra Bohne Republican 1,90049.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,049
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelanie Sanders MeierWon Democratic 3,40556.3% RepublicanCharlie Gregor Republican 2,64443.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,087
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. Candy RuffWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,087100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,512
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. Candy RuffWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,512100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,708
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. Candy RuffWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,08956.3% RepublicanMike Stieben Republican 1,61943.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,443
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. Candy RuffWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,47160.2% RepublicanTodd Q. Abbott Republican 97239.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,530
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. Candy RuffWon(incumbent) Democratic 86856.7% RepublicanJohn W. Divine Republican 66243.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,070
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. Candy RuffWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,070100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,768
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. Candy RuffWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,02858.1% RepublicanPaul Johnson Republican 74041.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,037
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. Candy RuffWon Democratic 1,59252.4% RepublicanWayne Shehorn Republican 1,44547.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,497
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1990 to 1991)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlfred RamirezWon(incumbent) Republican 3,21458.5% DemocraticGeorge R. Ford Democratic 2,28341.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,345
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlfred RamirezWon(incumbent) Republican 5,50065.9% DemocraticMary Ellen Sisk Democratic 2,84534.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,854
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlfred RamirezWon(incumbent) Republican 4,854100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,037
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlfred RamirezWon(incumbent) Republican 5,64970.3% DemocraticBill Clark Democratic 2,38829.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,969
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlfred RamirezWon Republican 3,08551.7% DemocraticTony Dusil Democratic 2,88448.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,342
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarlos CooperWon(incumbent) Republican 5,342100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,225
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarlos CooperWon(incumbent) Republican 3,05258.4% DemocraticCharles A. Cindric Democratic 2,17341.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,595
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarlos CooperWon(incumbent) Republican 4,11562.4% DemocraticArthur Mellott Democratic 2,48037.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,429
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarlos CooperWon(incumbent) Republican 3,13657.8% DemocraticWayne H. Thompson Democratic 2,29342.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,832
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarlos CooperWon(incumbent) Republican 4,832100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,110
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMorris KayWon(incumbent) Republican 5,21151.5% DemocraticTom Moore Democratic 4,89948.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,338
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Kansas House of Representatives District 40, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMorris KayWon(incumbent) Republican 6,08458.9% DemocraticJo Ann Nelson Democratic 4,25441.1%
- 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 40, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ks/house/40. 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:40
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