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Johnson County, Kansas

Kansas House District 39

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 39 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Zach Maier and Angela Stiens. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: Zach Maier was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Angela Stiens 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, Angela Stiens, is on the ballot.

Kansas › Johnson County › Kansas House District 39

Zach Maier

Democratic

Biography

Zach Maier is an engineer from Lake Quivira, per the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee.

Angela Stiens

Angela Stiens

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Win the property tax fight that is harming Shawnee families
  • Support responsible budgets that prioritize roads, pipes, police, fire, and K-12 education
  • Promote access to quality, affordable care by improving Medicaid and consumer choice

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Stiens is an occupational therapy practitioner with 28 years in her field and more than 30 years in healthcare, currently working for a small healthcare business, per the campaign site. She served as a Shawnee city councilwoman from 2021 to 2025 and has lived in Shawnee for 28 years, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kansas House District 39 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 39 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Zach Maier and Angela Stiens. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Kansas House District 39 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 Johnson County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Zach Maier, full profileAngela Stiens, full profileOfficial Kansas election office