Brandon Whipple
Brandon Whipple (Democratic) is a 2026 general election candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives in District 83, covering Sedgwick County. Brandon Whipple qualified through the Kansas Secretary of State's election division to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 83.
“I fell in love with Wichita and discovered I could afford to attend college at Wichita State University,”
(thesunflower.com) “As a first-generation college student, I saw the great potential Wichita offered me.”
(thesunflower.com)Zachary Werhan
Zachary Werhan (Republican) is a 2026 general election candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives in District 83, covering Sedgwick County. Zachary Werhan qualified through the Kansas Secretary of State's election division to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for House District 83.
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“A few areas genuinely drive me. Behavioral health and addiction policy is closest to my heart professionally - as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Addiction Counselor, I've seen how untreated mental illness touches healthcare, schools, and public safety alike. I'm equally passionate about K-12 education, especially honest school funding and student mental health. Fiscal policy matters too - property tax relief paired with real government discipline.”
(Ballotpedia) “Kansas faces a mental health shortage in 99 out of 105 counties , forcing families to drive hours and wait months. As a licensed therapist, I've lived this - and I'm running to bridge the access of care gap”
(Campaign website) “District 83 families are watching property tax spikes while Topeka gridlocks. Despite a surplus, tax relief has not been there. I'm running to cap increases and ensure your family can afford to stay in your homes.”
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