Rhys Froetschner

Rhys Froetschner is the Democratic candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives, District 112, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing Republican incumbent Sherri Brantley.[1][3] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he works as a direct service professional at Sunflower Diversified Services and named property taxes, health care access and legislative corruption as his priorities.[2]

Rhys Froetschner graduated from Great Bend High School, according to Ballotpedia, which lists his career experience as social services.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he grew up in Great Bend, owns a music business focused on expanding music production to underrepresented communities, and is studying at Barton County Community College for a CNA credential and an associate degree in business administration.[2] He said his political experience began in high school debate.[2]

Froetschner advanced unopposed from the August 4, 2026 Democratic primary, receiving 602 votes.[1] He said he wants to lower property taxes for working people by adding recreational vehicles such as golf carts back to the property tax list, increase funding for and access to health care, and report any corruption he finds in the legislature to the public.[2] He listed the Barton County Democratic Party as an endorser.[2]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.