2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 111 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Melanie McMillan and Barb Wasinger. Candidate information follows official Ellis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
August 4 primary result: Melanie McMillan was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Barb Wasinger 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Barb Wasinger, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Melanie McMillan has worked in education, including at the Udall Unified School District, WSU Tech and Fort Hays Tech North Central, per the campaign site. McMillan is a candidate for Kansas House District 111.
Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Wasinger currently serves as the state representative for Kansas House District 111 and chairs the General Government Budget Committee, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Kansas House District 111 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 111 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Melanie McMillan and Barb Wasinger. Candidate information follows official Ellis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Kansas House District 111 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 Ellis County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Ellis County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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