Wyandotte County, Kansas

Kansas House District 36

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lynn Melton and Brian Dickason. Candidate information follows official Wyandotte County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: Lynn Melton was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Brian Dickason 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, Lynn Melton, is on the ballot.

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Lynn Melton

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

Fully fund public education, including adequate funds for special education
Support local law enforcement
Remove the state tax on Social Security and reduce property taxes

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Melton has more than 30 years of experience in the financial sector, including 20 years owning a small business, and four years working in city and county government on public safety, organized labor, and community engagement, per the campaign site. She is a lifelong Wyandotte County resident of more than 50 years and currently serves as a Kansas state representative, per the campaign site.

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Brian Dickason

Republican

Top priorities

Abolishing property taxes

Per a campaign-affiliated Facebook post.

Biography

Dickason has spent more than 20 years in auditing, accounting, and technology, beginning his career at Ernst & Young before moving to roles at major Kansas City corporations, per the campaign site. He graduated as valedictorian from Piper High School and holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy from Kansas State University, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kansas House District 36 in 2026?

When is the Kansas House District 36 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.

Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Lynn Melton, full profile Brian Dickason, full profile Official Kansas election office