Jefferson County, Kansas

Kansas House District 47

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary T. Williams and Paula Newell Ellis. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: Mary T. Williams was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Paula Newell Ellis won the Republican nomination with 44.7 percent over Christopher W. Feuerborn, Steven Scott. 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.

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Mary T. Williams

Democratic

Top priorities

Hold property taxes in check while still funding necessary state services
Support family farms against pressure from corporate agriculture
Fund education from early childhood through special education and ensure affordable child care

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Williams has taught and coached at Jefferson West Middle and High Schools for 24 years and serves as a Teacher Leader Consultant for the Kansas State Department of Education, and holds National Board Certification, per the campaign site.

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Paula Newell Ellis

Republican

Biography

Paula Newell Ellis is the Republican nominee for Kansas House District 47 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 47 in 2026?

When is the Kansas House District 47 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Kansas House District 42 See all 3 Jefferson County races

Candidate profiles

Mary T. Williams, full profile Paula Newell Ellis, full profile Official Kansas election office