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2026 Race · Kansas

U.S. House (District 4)

7 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 4) in Kansas is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 7 candidates are on record: Ron Estes (Republican), Frank McCollum (Republican), Chris Carmichael (Democratic), Cole Epley (Democratic), Ryan Gilbert (Democratic), Katy Tyndell (Democratic), and Drew Cranmer (Libertarian). The seat is currently held by Ron Estes (Republican), who has served since April 2017, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Frank McCollum

Republican

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Chris Carmichael

Democratic

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Cole Epley

Democratic

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Ryan Gilbert

Democratic

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Katy Tyndell

Democratic

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Drew Cranmer

Libertarian

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Incumbent's record this term

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Ron Estes

Republican · Since April 2017

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Ways and Means
  • the Budget
  • Joint Economic Committee

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HRES.1340

    Expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes and other relevant similar...

  • HRES.1152

    Expressing appreciation and recognition for the contributions of the American cowboy and historic cattle...

2026 Kansas U.S. House (District 4) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 4) in Kansas in 2026?

Ron Estes (Republican), Frank McCollum (Republican), Chris Carmichael (Democratic), Cole Epley (Democratic), Ryan Gilbert (Democratic), Katy Tyndell (Democratic), and Drew Cranmer (Libertarian). Ron Estes is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Kansas U.S. House (District 4) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Kansas and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Ron Estes, a Republican, currently represents Kansas, serving since April 2017.

What committees does Ron Estes serve on?

Ron Estes serves on House Committee on Ways and Means, House Committee on the Budget, and Joint Economic Committee. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.