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Wyandotte County, Kansas

Kansas House District 38

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Richard Paz and Timothy H. Johnson. Candidate information follows official Wyandotte County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: Richard Paz was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Timothy H. Johnson 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, Timothy H. Johnson, is on the ballot.

Kansas › Wyandotte County › Kansas House District 38

Richard Paz

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Reducing the property tax burden on Kansas homeowners
  • Expanding Medicaid and mental health services
  • Investing in public schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Richard Paz is a retired U.S. Army Medical Service colonel with 30 years of service, per his campaign site. He holds degrees from the University of Washington and Texas A&M University and developed behavioral health programs after the 2009 Fort Hood incident.

Timothy H. Johnson

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Has sponsored legislation targeting career criminals and child abusers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Timothy H. Johnson has 31 years of experience in the criminal justice system as a law enforcement officer, per the campaign site. First elected to the Kansas House in 2020, he represents District 38, covering portions of Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties, and serves as vice-chair of the House Child Welfare Committee, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kansas House District 38 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Kansas House District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Richard Paz and Timothy H. Johnson. Candidate information follows official Wyandotte County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Kansas House District 38 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?

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Candidate profiles
Richard Paz, full profileTimothy H. Johnson, full profileOfficial Kansas election office