Second-most incumbents retiring in a midterm year in Kansas since 2010
Seventeen Kansas state legislative incumbents are retiring in 2026, marking the second-highest number of midterm retirements since 2010. This represents a 29% decrease compared to the 2022 midterm cycle, suggesting somewhat greater incumbent retention in the upcoming election.
Key Points
- 17 Kansas state legislators retiring in 2026 is the second-highest midterm retirement total since 2010
- Retirement numbers down 29% from 2022 midterm cycle, indicating increased incumbent stability
- Kansas state representatives face two-year election cycles while state senators face four-year cycles