Zach Maier

Zach Maier is an engineer from Johnson County running in November to flip Kansas House District 39. Zach has spent his career building tech, volunteering, and leading teams to solve everyday problems. Now he’s ready to take that energy and experience to Topeka to fight for fully funded public schools, investment in modern jobs and local business, and privacy protections. If Zach is elected, he’s committed to bringing balance and common sense to the statehouse while building a stronger future for Kansas’s working families.

House District 39 was decided by less than 500 votes in the last two elections. This year, Zach is mounting a strong campaign with the support of the DLCC to unseat a Republican incumbent and help build 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.