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Sumner County, Kansas

Kansas House District 80

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 80 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Rhiley and Lex Goff. Candidate information follows official Sumner County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: no Democratic candidate filed; Bill Rhiley was unopposed for the Republican nomination. The nominees meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Kansas Secretary of State's official primary results. Lex Goff (Independent) is also on the November ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. 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, Bill Rhiley, is on the ballot.

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Bill Rhiley

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Bill Rhiley is the sitting Kansas House member for District 80, per the Kansas Legislature member page. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Lex Goff

Independent

Top priorities
  • Revitalize downtowns and support small businesses to bring jobs closer to home
  • Help family farms secure stable markets, keep right-to-repair protections, and pursue smarter water conservation
  • Expand access to quality healthcare, particularly for elderly and vulnerable residents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Goff is a fourth-generation Kansan from Wellington who was homeschooled through eighth grade before completing the construction trades pathway at Wellington High School, per the campaign site. He has worked in carpentry, automotive repair, welding, electrical and plumbing work, and landscaping, and donated carpentry labor to build beds for children in need through Sleep in Heavenly Peace, per the campaign site. He has volunteered at the Chisholm Trail Museum and the local Humane Society, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kansas House District 80 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 80 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Rhiley and Lex Goff. Candidate information follows official Sumner County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Kansas House District 80 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 Sumner 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.

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

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Kansas House District 116Kansas House District 79See all 4 Sumner County races
Candidate profiles
Bill Rhiley, full profileLex Goff, full profileOfficial Kansas election office