Saline County, Kansas

Kansas Senate District 24

One candidate is tracked for Kansas Senate District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott Hill. Candidate information follows official Saline County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Special election for the remainder of the Senate term. The seat opened when J.R. Claeys resigned effective June 2, 2025; a Republican precinct convention chose Scott Hill on June 16, 2025 to serve until this special election, which fills the remainder of the term through 2028, per KSAL News. Scott Hill (Republican) is the only nominee on the November 3 ballot, per the Kansas Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. 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, Scott Hill, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Scott Hill

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Invest in job training and reduce regulatory barriers for small businesses
Fund students directly and support multiple paths after high school, including college, trades and entrepreneurship
Strengthen the local economy to help keep young Kansans in the region

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Scott Hill is a farmer and rancher who has worked in Dickinson County for 30 years, per his campaign site. He served in the Kansas House from 2023 to 2025 and was chosen by a Republican precinct convention in June 2025 to fill the Senate District 24 vacancy left by J.R. Claeys's resignation, per KSAL News and his official Kansas Legislature member page. He is married to Lynette Hill.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kansas Senate District 24 in 2026?

When is the Kansas Senate District 24 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 Saline 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 Saline County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Scott Hill, full profile Official Kansas election office