Biography
Pete Ferrell is the Democratic candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives, District 12, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where he faces Republican Marci Laffen.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a retired cattle rancher with experience in wind farming.[2]
Pete Ferrell earned a high school diploma from Leon High School and a bachelor's degree from Grinnell College in 1974, according to Ballotpedia.[1] He advanced from the Democratic primary for District 12 on August 4, 2026.[1]
In a Ballotpedia survey, Ferrell listed his campaign's key messages as protecting family farms and ranches, strong fully funded rural schools, and affordable health care for all.[2]
- 1.Pete Ferrell - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Kansas House District 12
Pete Ferrell is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Kansas House District 12 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.