Jeff Pittman

Jeff Pittman is a lifelong Leavenworth resident who previously served in both the Kansas House and Senate, and is running this fall to flip a seat in the Kansas House. As a state legislator, Jeff led on bipartisan efforts to fund public schools, support working families and veterans, and create safer communities. If he’s elected in November, Jeff is ready to return to Topeka and put his experience to work for the people of his district and build a brighter future for all Kansans. 

Jeff is an experienced campaigner who knows how to win in tough territory. In a hard year for Democrats in 2024, he came within just 31 votes of reelection in one of the closest races in the state. Now, Jeff is back on the ballot with the support of the DLCC’s Target Races program and is running a strong campaign to take back this battleground district and help expand Democratic power in the Kansas House.

This year brings a historic opportunity to build Democratic power and break the Republican supermajority in the Kansas House.

The DLCC has been on the ground in Kansas for years, capitalizing on every opportunity to build momentum and chip away at Republican control of the state’s legislature. This year, we’ve identified the most competitive House districts and are bringing national attention to candidates with the best chances of flipping Republican-held seats or protecting key Democratic footholds. 

Kansas House Democrats only need to gain five seats to break a supermajority Republicans have used to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and enact deeply unpopular legislation, such as a recent attempt to restrict voting rights ahead of the midterm in November. Breaking the supermajority is a critical first step towards progress for Kansas.

This year’s elections are a once-in-a-decade opportunity to begin turning the tide in Kansas and in red states across the country. A brighter future is possible for all Kansans, and the DLCC is ready to support our candidates every step of the way.