Kansas State House District 85
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Steve Brunk Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Steve BrunkRepublican · IncumbentMackenzi TrueloveDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.The last winner we have no longer holds this seat, so that result isn't shown.
- Last election
- Patrick A. Penn (Republican) won by 15.7 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: BrunkRight column: Truelove
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Candidates on the ballot
- Mackenzi TrueloveDemocratic
- Steve BrunkIncumbentRepublican
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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
- 11,875
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick A. PennWon Republican 6,87057.9% DemocraticAonya Kendrick Barnett Democratic 5,00542.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,881
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick A. PennWon(incumbent) Republican 5,06457.0% DemocraticJalon Britton Democratic 3,81743.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,035
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick PennWon Republican 8,41159.9% DemocraticMarcey Gregory Democratic 5,62440.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,483
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael CappsWon Republican 5,65954.0% DemocraticMonica Marks Democratic 4,82446.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,483
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChuck WeberWon Republican 7,05761.5% DemocraticPatty Beamer Democratic 4,42638.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,536
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven BrunkWon(incumbent) Republican 5,63166.0% DemocraticPatrick Thorpe Democratic 2,90534.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,122
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteve BrunkWon(incumbent) Republican 6,80667.2% DemocraticBarry Stanley Democratic 3,31632.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,105
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven BrunkWon(incumbent) Republican 7,105100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,882
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven BrunkWon(incumbent) Republican 7,76165.3% DemocraticBillie Knighton Democratic 4,12134.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,577
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven BrunkWon(incumbent) Republican 4,73562.5% DemocraticGuy MacDonald Democratic 2,60034.3% LibertarianJohn Hargrave Libertarian 2423.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,562
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven BrunkWon(incumbent) Republican 6,84664.8% DemocraticRobert Kearney Democratic 3,71635.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,600
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven BrunkWon Republican 5,20268.5% DemocraticFrank Crawford Jr. Democratic 2,39831.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,595
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony PowellWon(incumbent) Republican 6,79164.1% DemocraticDavid J. Robbins Democratic 3,41732.3% OtherDavid Everett Other 3873.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,447
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony PowellWon(incumbent) Republican 3,86760.0% DemocraticGail Finney Democratic 2,32836.1% OtherCurtis L. Engelbrecht Other 2523.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,711
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony PowellWon(incumbent) Republican 5,87260.5% DemocraticWoody Thompson Democratic 3,59337.0% OtherDavid Moffett Other 2462.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,428
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony PowellWon Republican 4,29557.8% DemocraticRichard Lahti(incumbent) Democratic 3,13342.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,252
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard LahtiWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,76851.5% RepublicanSteven Brunk Republican 4,48448.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,624
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1990 to 1991)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard LahtiWon Democratic 3,86150.6% RepublicanBen Foster(incumbent) Republican 3,76349.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,076
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen FosterWon(incumbent) Republican 8,82367.5% DemocraticJohn Livengood Democratic 4,25332.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,720
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen FosterWon(incumbent) Republican 6,90564.4% DemocraticJohn Livengood Democratic 3,81535.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,127
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen FosterWon(incumbent) Republican 7,10470.2% DemocraticRaymond J. Reiss Democratic 3,02329.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,347
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen FosterWon(incumbent) Republican 4,47160.9% DemocraticPatricia A. Morgan Democratic 2,87639.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,611
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1980 to 1989)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen FosterWon(incumbent) Republican 5,611100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,330
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWillard Woody Thompson Jr.Won Democratic 3,28851.9% RepublicanDon K. Smith Republican 3,04248.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,272
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn W. WhitesideWon(incumbent) Republican 5,272100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,540
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1979)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn W. WhitesideWon(incumbent) Republican 2,91452.6% DemocraticWillard Woody Thompson Jr. Democratic 2,62647.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,845
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn W. WhitesideWon(incumbent) Republican 3,42258.5% DemocraticCharles E. Sutherland Democratic 2,42341.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,719
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert B. MaddenWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,45452.0% RepublicanLarry Saunders Republican 2,26548.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,176
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Kansas House of Representatives District 85, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert B. MaddenWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,70952.3% RepublicanLarry Saunders Republican 2,46747.7%
- 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 85, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ks/house/85. 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:85
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