Kansas State House District 72
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Avery Anderson Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Avery AndersonRepublican · Incumbent6 years since first winMatthew L SmithDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Avery Anderson (R) 65.1, Heidi Hoskinson (D) 34.9
- Last election
- Avery Anderson (Republican) won by 30.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: AndersonRight column: Smith
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeAndersonNo published score for Smith
- Races
- Won 3 of 3
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 6
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Matthew L SmithDemocratic
- Avery AndersonIncumbentRepublican
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
- 10,421
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAvery AndersonWon Republican 6,78865.1% DemocraticHeidi Hoskinson Democratic 3,63334.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,325
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAvery AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 6,325100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,215
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAvery AndersonWon Republican 6,15954.9% DemocraticTim Hodge(incumbent) Democratic 5,05645.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,040
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim HodgeWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,56450.5% RepublicanSteven G. Kelly Republican 4,47649.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,698
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim HodgeWon Democratic 4,96351.2% RepublicanMarc Rhoades(incumbent) Republican 4,73548.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,510
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarc RhoadesWon(incumbent) Republican 5,510100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,096
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarc RhoadesWon(incumbent) Republican 5,41759.5% DemocraticGlenda Reynolds Democratic 3,67940.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,107
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarc RhoadesWon(incumbent) Republican 4,42762.3% DemocraticAmy L. Schumacher Democratic 2,68037.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,710
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarc RhoadesWon(incumbent) Republican 4,87550.2% DemocraticTom Adrian Democratic 4,83549.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,190
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarc RhoadesWon Republican 3,61250.2% DemocraticTom Thull(incumbent) Democratic 3,57849.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,160
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom ThullWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,160100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,315
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom ThullWon Democratic 3,88953.2% RepublicanGarry G. Boston(incumbent) Republican 3,42646.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,927
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGarry G. BostonWon(incumbent) Republican 6,927100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,949
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGarry G. BostonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,949100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,133
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGarry G. BostonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,39059.0% DemocraticBarbara Reschly Democratic 3,74341.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,474
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGarry G. BostonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,01053.6% DemocraticDonna Neufeld Democratic 3,46446.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,521
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGarry G. BostonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,83250.8% DemocraticDonna Neufeld Democratic 4,47147.0% LibertarianVera L. Hamill Libertarian 2182.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,785
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1990 to 1991)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGarry G. BostonWon Republican 3,92257.8% DemocraticRonald Calber Democratic 2,86342.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,211
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas F. WalkerWon(incumbent) Republican 4,63656.5% DemocraticRonald Calber Democratic 3,57543.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,570
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas F. WalkerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,570100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,571
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas F. WalkerWon(incumbent) Republican 7,571100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,865
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas F. WalkerWon Republican 3,64253.0% DemocraticBradley J. Riley Democratic 3,10445.2% LibertarianPaul Hiller Libertarian 1191.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,005
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKaren L. GriffithsWon Republican 7,005100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,017
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim GilmoreWon Republican 3,91965.1% DemocraticJim Modrall Democratic 2,09834.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,616
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard WalkerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,55886.1% OtherEverett E. Hull Other 1,05813.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,531
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard WalkerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,531100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,960
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard WalkerWon Republican 4,05350.9% DemocraticD. Jenilee Miller Democratic 2,23028.0% OtherErnest Unruh(incumbent) Other 1,44618.2% OtherOrville Brunner Other 2312.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,500
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPayne Ratner Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 3,500100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,618
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Kansas House of Representatives District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPayne Ratner Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 3,59564.0% DemocraticLarry A. Burnett Democratic 2,02336.0%
- 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 72, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ks/house/72. 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:72
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