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Douglas County, Kansas

Kansas House District 117

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 117 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brandon Holland and Adam Turk. Candidate information follows official Douglas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: Brandon Holland was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Adam Turk was unopposed for the Republican nomination. The nominees meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Kansas Secretary of State's official primary results. The field matches the Kansas Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list as of September 6, 2026. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Adam Turk, is on the ballot.

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Brandon Holland

Democratic

Biography

Brandon Holland is the Democratic nominee for Kansas House District 117 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kansas Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Adam Turk

Adam Turk

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Provide real tax relief for seniors, families, and working Kansans
  • Fully fund schools and get more money into the classroom
  • Support law enforcement and protect communities from fentanyl trafficking

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Turk is a 20-year military veteran and small business owner who serves as a security forces master sergeant in the Kansas Air National Guard, including overseas service in Afghanistan, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kansas House District 117 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 117 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brandon Holland and Adam Turk. Candidate information follows official Douglas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Kansas House District 117 election in Kansas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Kansas are on the Kansas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Douglas County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Douglas County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Brandon Holland, full profileAdam Turk, full profileOfficial Kansas election office