TOPEKA, KS (June 22, 2026) –The NFIB Kansas PAC, which is comprised solely of NFIB members throughout the state, endorsed 11 incumbents in the Kansas Legislature ahead of the Primary Election Day, which is August 4, 2026.

“The NFIB Kansas PAC is endorsing primary candidates who have demonstrated a consistent commitment to Kansas’ small business owners,” NFIB State Director Dan Murray said. “These individuals have an exceptional record of supporting Main Street Kansans during their time in the Legislature. On behalf of our small business owners, I urge all Kansans to support these pro-small business candidates on August 4.”

Endorsed Candidates:

House

District 42 Lance W. Neelly

District 54 Ken Corbet

District 61 Francis Awerkamp

District 68 Nate Butler

District 70 Greg H. Wilson

District 71 Steven K. Howe

District 72 Avery Anderson

District 74 Mike King

District 85 Steven Brunk

District 116 Kyle D. Hoffman

District 120 Adam Smith

Background:

NFIB’s political support is based on the candidates’ positions and records on key small-business issues. All general endorsements will be released after the primary election.

Early voting begins on Wednesday, July 15. The Primary Election Day is Tuesday, August 4. Check out NFIB’s new Voting Hub, so you can be the Voice of Small Business when you vote.

The NFIB Kansas PAC’s endorsement is important to these campaigns. Small business owners and their employees vote in large numbers and are known for actively recruiting friends, family members, and acquaintances to go to the polls.