Kansas State House District 83
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Henry Helgerson Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Zachary WerhanRepublicanBrandon J. WhippleDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Henry Helgerson (D) 58.0, Erik Seligman (R) 42.0
- Last election
- Henry Helgerson (Democratic) won by 16.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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The current holder, Henry Helgerson, is not on the candidate list.
- Brandon J. WhippleDemocratic
- Zachary WerhanRepublican
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
- 6,958
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry HelgersonWon Democratic 4,03758.0% RepublicanErik Seligman Republican 2,92142.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,695
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry HelgersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,695100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,565
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry HelgersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,53660.0% RepublicanDavid Robbins Republican 3,02940.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,957
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry HelgersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,68961.9% RepublicanDavid J. Robbins Republican 2,26838.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,484
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry HelgersonWon Democratic 3,91460.4% RepublicanM. Lewis Ackerman Republican 2,57039.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,076
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarolyn BridgesWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,82955.7% RepublicanJames Thomas Republican 2,24744.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,679
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarolyn BridgesWon Democratic 3,90358.4% RepublicanTim Garvey Republican 2,77641.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,550
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoann PottorffWon(incumbent) Republican 6,24273.0% DemocraticSean Amore Democratic 1,80121.1% LibertarianGordon Bakken Libertarian 5075.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,632
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoann PottorffWon(incumbent) Republican 7,21567.9% DemocraticDavid Cook Democratic 2,94527.7% LibertarianShawn Smith Libertarian 4724.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,853
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoann PottorffWon(incumbent) Republican 5,35768.2% DemocraticDavid Cook Democratic 2,18527.8% LibertarianGordon Bakken Libertarian 3114.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,533
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoann PottorffWon(incumbent) Republican 8,00684.0% LibertarianShawn S. Smith Libertarian 1,52716.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,341
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoann PottorffWon(incumbent) Republican 6,00572.0% DemocraticJason Paul Dean Democratic 2,33628.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,179
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoann PottorffWon(incumbent) Republican 8,179100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,209
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoann PottorffWon(incumbent) Republican 6,209100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,401
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoann PottorffWon(incumbent) Republican 8,401100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,211
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoann PottorffWon(incumbent) Republican 7,76684.3% DemocraticLois A. Lynn Democratic 1,44515.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,541
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoann PottorffWon(incumbent) Republican 9,58683.1% DemocraticAllen Brunson Democratic 1,37611.9% LibertarianAnthony Osio Libertarian 5795.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,676
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1990 to 1991)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoann PottorffWon(incumbent) Republican 4,79862.5% DemocraticCasey Johnstonmcgee Democratic 2,87837.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,420
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoann PottorffWon(incumbent) Republican 5,85569.5% DemocraticRobert M. Beattie Jr. Democratic 2,56530.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,865
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoann PottorffWon(incumbent) Republican 5,94675.6% DemocraticCyrel Dean Foote Democratic 1,91924.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,426
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoann PottorffWon Republican 4,77850.7% DemocraticJohn C. Frye Democratic 4,64849.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,663
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike MeachamWon(incumbent) Republican 4,10653.6% DemocraticJohn C. Frye Democratic 3,55746.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,607
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike MeachamWon(incumbent) Republican 5,59865.0% DemocraticPaula Kopecky Democratic 3,00935.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,596
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike MeachamWon(incumbent) Republican 3,32072.2% DemocraticJoe Titze Democratic 1,27627.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,220
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike MeachamWon Republican 3,59357.8% DemocraticEugene Anderson(incumbent) Democratic 2,62742.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,316
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEugene AndersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,91254.8% RepublicanJames Kenny Steele Republican 2,40445.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,858
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEugene AndersonWon Democratic 3,03451.8% RepublicanMonte C. Robinson Republican 2,82448.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,610
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard C. LouxWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,63473.0% RepublicanJean Bertrand Republican 97627.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,461
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Kansas House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard C. LouxWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,87264.4% RepublicanErnest E. Gibson Republican 1,58935.6%
- 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 83, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ks/house/83. 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:83
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026