Franklin County, Kansas

Kansas House District 59

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Lewis and Rebecca Schmoe. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: Michael Lewis was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Rebecca Schmoe 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, Rebecca Schmoe, is on the ballot.

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Michael Lewis

Democratic

Top priorities

Supports fair tax policies that fund state needs and support the working class
Supports robust education initiatives providing equal opportunity for students
Supports accessible, affordable healthcare for all Kansans

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Lewis has worked for more than a decade at a local distribution center, in roles including store management, customer service, warehousing, manufacturing and sales, and has also worked as a yard driver, per the campaign site. He has taught a high school class and trained coworkers in various job roles, per the campaign site. He is the father of two children, per the campaign site.

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Rebecca Schmoe

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Rebecca Schmoe is the Republican nominee for Kansas House District 59 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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kansas House District 59 in 2026?

When is the Kansas House District 59 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 Franklin 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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Franklin County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Kansas election office, or see the full Franklin County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Kansas House District 5 See all 3 Franklin County races

Candidate profiles

Michael Lewis, full profile Rebecca Schmoe, full profile Official Kansas election office