Biography
Frank Henderson is the Democratic candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 6 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Republican Samantha Poetter Parshall.[1][3] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as an Army veteran and union member who has worked in manufacturing for more than 26 years.[2]
Frank Henderson said in a Ballotpedia survey that he was raised on his family's farm in Missouri and served in the U.S. Army as a member of the Signal Corps before beginning a career in manufacturing.[2] He said he has been a union member and representative for more than 26 years, and that he is a husband and father of six who lives in Louisburg.[2] He advanced from the Democratic primary for District 6 on August 4, 2026.[1]
Henderson listed his campaign messages as worker protections, fair wages and the right to organize; lower costs for families, farmers and small businesses; and fully funding public schools.[2] He said he supports strengthening special education and keeping rural and neighborhood schools open.[2]
- 1.Frank Henderson (Kansas) - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Frank Henderson - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
- 3.Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Kansas House District 6
Frank Henderson is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Kansas House District 6 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
