Geary County, Kansas

Kansas House District 68

One candidate is tracked for Kansas House District 68 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nathan (Nate) Butler. Candidate information follows official Geary County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: no Democratic candidate filed; Nathan (Nate) Butler won the Republican nomination with 79.7 percent over Desree Pettera. Nathan (Nate) Butler is the only nominee 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, Nathan (Nate) Butler, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Nathan (Nate) Butler

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Support veterans and military personnel in recognition of their sacrifice
Lower the tax burden at the state level to promote economic growth and job creation
Sustain K-12 education funding so educators have the resources they need

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Nathan Butler is a realtor with RE/MAX Signature Properties in Junction City who also serves as Junction City commissioner and a consultant for pastors in the Smoky Hill Baptist Association, per the campaign site. He is a retired Army officer with more than 20 years of military service, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kansas House District 68 in 2026?

When is the Kansas House District 68 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.

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

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Candidate profiles

Nathan (Nate) Butler, full profile Official Kansas election office