Rahjes Wins Reelection in Kansas House District 110
Republican Ken Rahjes secured another term representing the Agra-area district in unofficial results.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Republican Ken Rahjes won reelection to the Kansas House District 110 seat, receiving 6,826 votes to Democrat Mark Schaukowitch's 1,700 in unofficial results. Rahjes said a legislative water task force is expected to bring forward proposals in January.
Why it matters
Rahjes said he plans to again push to change how counties publish public notices, a proposal he argues would reduce county costs and ease pressure on local budgets. The outcome keeps a Republican in the seat as state lawmakers prepare to take up water policy.
Rahjes captured 80% of the 8,526 votes cast in the district, compared with 20% for Schaukowitch, according to unofficial returns. The results remain unofficial, and certification has not been reported.
The players
Ken Rahjes
Ken Rahjes is a Republican state representative from Agra, Kansas, who won reelection to the Kansas House District 110 seat.
Mark Schaukowitch
Mark Schaukowitch is a Democrat who ran against Rahjes for the Kansas House District 110 seat.
The details
Rahjes, a Republican from Agra, defeated Democrat Mark Schaukowitch in the District 110 race. Rahjes said the legislative water task force is wrapping up its work, and that House and Senate appropriators now lead the water process previously led by the governor.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Kansas House District 110 election held.
January 2027: Next legislative session begins, with water task force proposals expected.
Political Context
Current Kansas law requires counties to publish public notices in a newspaper of record, and Rahjes's proposal would let counties post notices on their websites instead. Opposition to such changes typically centers on reduced public access for residents without internet, a concern that has accompanied similar efforts.
Proposals to let counties post public notices online rather than in newspapers would change where residents must look for local government notices. The January session will determine whether any water policy or notice changes move forward.
The takeaway
Election results show continued Republican control of the District 110 seat, while water policy and public notice rules will be decided in the next legislative session. Residents interested in those changes can track the January proceedings.
What happens next
The legislative water task force is expected to bring forward proposals in January 2027, when the Kansas Legislature's next session begins.
Further reading
Explore more in Kansas Elections coverage of state legislative races.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hays Post.
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