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Johnson County, Kansas

Kansas House District 8

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Megan Phillips and Chris Croft. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: Megan Phillips was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Chris Croft 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, Chris Croft, is on the ballot.

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Megan Phillips

Democratic

Biography

Megan Phillips is the Democratic nominee for Kansas House District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kansas Secretary of State's official August 4 primary results.

Chris Croft

Chris Croft

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Eliminate the state sales tax on groceries and lower taxes, including ending income tax on Social Security
  • Limit property tax growth so bills don't rise just because home values do
  • Fully fund public schools with a focus on classroom results and equip first responders to keep neighborhoods safe

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Croft is a retired U.S. Army colonel who served 30 years, including as executive director of the Center for Army Leadership at Fort Leavenworth, per the campaign site. He currently serves as majority leader of the Kansas House of Representatives and has served on boards of veteran-focused nonprofits, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kansas House District 8 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Megan Phillips and Chris Croft. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Kansas House District 8 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.

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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
Megan Phillips, full profileChris Croft, full profileOfficial Kansas election office