Biography
Marci Laffen is the Republican candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives, District 12, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing Democrat Pete Ferrell; no incumbent is seeking the seat.[1][3] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a nurse, farmland owner and Constitution coach who emphasizes property rights and limited government.[2]
Marci Laffen earned a bachelor's degree from Bethel College in 1992, according to Ballotpedia.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she grew up working on her family's farm, was a two-sport collegiate athlete, and trained and worked as a nurse.[2] She said she has been married 33 years, has two adult children, and owns and manages farmland with her sisters and mother.[2]
Laffen advanced unopposed from the August 4, 2026 Republican primary, receiving 3,380 votes.[1] She said she is a Wallbuilders Constitution Coach and wants eminent domain laws reviewed to give landowners more rights, along with limited and deregulated government and lower taxes.[2] Her stated policy interests include opposition to abortion, defending traditional marriage, reducing government spending, parental rights and education.[2] She listed Kansans for Life, Stand for Health Freedom and the Kansas Farm Bureau as endorsers.[2]
- 1.Marci Laffen · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Marci Laffen - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 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 12
Marci Laffen is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Kansas House District 12 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.