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Reno County, Kansas

Kansas House District 102

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 102 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jason Probst and Kyler Sweely. Candidate information follows official Reno County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: Jason Probst was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Kyler Sweely won the Republican nomination with 57.9 percent over Tyson Thrall. 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, Kyler Sweely, is on the ballot.

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Jason Probst

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Working families, small businesses, educators and renters/homeowners

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jason Probst is a former editor at The Hutchinson News who represented Kansas House District 102 from 2017 to 2024, per his official biography. He is the Democratic nominee seeking to reclaim the seat in 2026, though he is not the current sitting incumbent for the 2025-26 session.

Kyler Sweely

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Has worked on legislation to crack down on violent crime and fentanyl abuse
  • Supports lowering the cost of prescription drugs and increasing the availability of affordable housing

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kyler Sweely is a U.S. Army veteran who deployed as a tank gunner to the Middle East and Eastern Europe, per the campaign site. After his service he worked on legislative staff in Hutchinson focused on budget issues, per the campaign site. Sweely is the sitting State Representative for Kansas House District 102, per the Kansas Legislature's website.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kansas House District 102 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 102 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jason Probst and Kyler Sweely. Candidate information follows official Reno County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Kansas House District 102 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 Reno 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 Reno County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Jason Probst, full profileKyler Sweely, full profileOfficial Kansas election office