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Wyandotte County, Kansas

Kansas House District 33

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Emily Blanks and Carolyn Caiharr. Candidate information follows official Wyandotte County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: Emily Blanks won the Democratic nomination with 74 percent over Romona C. Smith; Carolyn Caiharr was unopposed for the Republican nomination. 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, Carolyn Caiharr, is on the ballot.

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Emily Blanks

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Championing small businesses
  • Reducing property taxes
  • Working across the aisle in Topeka

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Emily Blanks is a Bonner Springs city councilmember representing Ward II and executive director of the Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce, per her campaign site. She grew up in rural Leavenworth County and moved to Bonner Springs in 2020.

Carolyn Caiharr

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Focuses on property tax relief and controlling the tax burden for Wyandotte County residents
  • Supports strengthening neighborhood safety and schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Carolyn Caiharr is a lifelong Wyandotte County resident who serves as Mayor of Edwardsville and previously served on the Edwardsville City Council, per the campaign site. A realtor by profession, she is the sitting State Representative for Kansas House District 33, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kansas House District 33 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Emily Blanks and Carolyn Caiharr. Candidate information follows official Wyandotte County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Kansas House District 33 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 Wyandotte 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 profiles
Emily Blanks, full profileCarolyn Caiharr, full profileOfficial Kansas election office