Osage County, Kansas

Kansas House District 54

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 54 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Tanner and Ken Corbet. Candidate information follows official Osage County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: Chris Tanner was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Ken Corbet won the Republican nomination with 68.5 percent over Melvin Hicks. 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, Ken Corbet, is on the ballot.

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Chris Tanner

Democratic

Top priorities

Supports making healthcare more affordable, including Medicaid expansion, after watching his mother face medical costs during a cancer battle
Wants lower property taxes
Supports strong public schools and quality education

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Chris Tanner has lived in Topeka for more than 30 years and works as a maintenance worker, pastor and community volunteer, per his campaign site. He was raised in a conservative home and was previously active in Republican campaigns before deciding to run for the Kansas House as a Democrat.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Ken Corbet

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Reducing property taxes
Growing the economy

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ken Corbet is a small business owner who has represented Kansas House District 54 for more than 30 years in Shawnee County business, per the campaign site and the Kansas Legislature member directory. Corbet serves as Vice Chair of the House Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Committee, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kansas House District 54 in 2026?

When is the Kansas House District 54 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 Osage 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 Osage County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Chris Tanner, full profile Ken Corbet, full profile Official Kansas election office