Johnson County, Kansas

Kansas House District 48

One candidate is tracked for Kansas House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dan Osman. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: Dan Osman was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; no Republican candidate filed. Dan Osman 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, Dan Osman, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Dan Osman

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Fully fund public schools and special education
Reduce income and property taxes, eliminate Social Security taxes, and cut the state grocery sales tax
Make Kansas leaders more accountable to voters and restore responsible budgeting

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Osman was born in Overland Park and graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law; he runs a small construction business working with developers, and previously served two terms on the Hickman Mills school board, per the campaign site. He lives in Blue Valley with his wife and two daughters and serves as his HOA president, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kansas House District 48 in 2026?

When is the Kansas House District 48 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?

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 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

Dan Osman, full profile Official Kansas election office