Sedgwick County, Kansas

Kansas House District 84

One candidate is tracked for Kansas House District 84 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bonita Gooch. Candidate information follows official Sedgwick County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: Bonita Gooch won the Democratic nomination with 69.7 percent over Ford Carr; no Republican candidate filed. Bonita Gooch is the only nominee 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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Bonita Gooch

Democratic

Top priorities

Expanding Medicaid and strengthening the health care workforce
Fully funding public education, including special education
Property tax relief for seniors on fixed incomes

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Bonita Gooch is a journalist and publisher of The Community Voice newspaper in Wichita, running to represent Kansas House District 84, per the campaign site. Gooch holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kansas House District 84 in 2026?

When is the Kansas House District 84 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 Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Bonita Gooch, full profile Official Kansas election office