Labette County, Kansas

Kansas House District 7

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Taylor Moreland and Thomas Douglas Allen. Candidate information follows official Labette County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: Taylor Moreland won the Democratic nomination with 65.1 percent over Leland Crooks; Thomas Douglas Allen 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.

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Taylor Moreland

Democratic

Top priorities

Property tax relief
Support for rural communities facing farm loss

Per the interview with Kansas Helen.

Biography

Taylor Moreland was born and raised in Parsons and has worked as a caregiver in nursing homes, including an Alzheimer's care unit, and as a personal paraprofessional for children with autism, per her interview with Kansas Helen. She also has seven years of experience in business management. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Thomas Douglas Allen

Republican

Top priorities

Making property tax bills more predictable amid rising appraisal values

Per KRPS.

Biography

Thomas Douglas Allen is an attorney with 32 years of practice experience who previously served 13 years as a Los Angeles County police officer, rising to captain and acting chief of police, and has served four years as a Labette County commissioner, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kansas House District 7 in 2026?

When is the Kansas House District 7 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 Labette County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Taylor Moreland, full profile Thomas Douglas Allen, full profile Official Kansas election office