Kansas State House District 72

Current seat holder: Avery Anderson (R).

Matthew Smith

Matthew Smith (Democratic) is a 2026 general election candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives in District 72, covering Butler, Harvey, Sedgwick counties. Matthew Smith qualified through the Kansas Secretary of State's election division to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 72.

· Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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“I don't believe the best representatives are career politicians.” (Wichita Eagle)

Avery Anderson

Avery Anderson (Republican) is the incumbent member of the Kansas House of Representatives representing District 72, which covers Butler, Harvey, Sedgwick counties. In official Kansas Legislature records, Avery Anderson lists Insurance as their occupation.

“I've kind of not liked how this committee has been run for the last two years,” (Yahoo)