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Ron
Estes

Republican incumbent Ron Estes represents Kansas's 4th District and is seeking reelection in 2026.

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Background

Ron Estes is the Republican U.S. representative for Kansas's 4th Congressional District, currently serving in the 119th Congress. He resides in Wichita, Kansas, and was born in Topeka. He holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and an MBA, both from Tennessee Technological University. [5, 8, 12]

Before entering elected office, Estes worked on business processes for manufacturing industries, including energy and aviation. Earlier congressional directories list professional experience at Procter & Gamble, Koch Industries, and Bombardier Learjet. [8, 10]

Estes was elected Sedgwick County treasurer in 2004, served six years in that role, and was subsequently elected Kansas state treasurer in 2010. He was first elected to represent Kansas's 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House in a 2017 special election and has served since. 10

In the 119th Congress, Estes has been active on tax and Social Security issues, speaking at Ways & Means Committee hearings on topics including working families tax cuts and the EFIN Verification Act, and chairing a Social Security hearing with Commissioner Bisignano in June 2026. [13, 14, 16] He won the Republican primary on August 4, 2026, and is seeking reelection in November 2026. [17, 20]

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 4, Kansas
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Kansas's 4th Congressional District
Website
estesforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Ron Estes voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,909
missed
1.3%
with their party’s majority
96%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 11
    filing
    CivicAlign race tracker updates Estes fundraising to $1.9M raised, $1.8M cash on hand

    A race tracker updated Oct. 11 listed Estes at $1.9 million raised and $1.8 million cash on hand. The summary did not specify a reporting-period date.

    Kansas 4th Congressional District 2026 | CivicAlign · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 8
    filing
    General election ballot confirmed: Estes, Tyndell, and Cranmer in KS-4 on Nov. 3

    A Comanche County election notice published Oct. 8 listed Ron Estes (R), Katy Tyndell (D), and Drew Cranmer (Libertarian) as the District 4 candidates for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.

    Comanche County: Notice of 2026 General Election · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 29
    debate
    Tyndell challenges Estes to debate; Estes had not agreed as of Sept. 29

    KMUW reported that Tyndell had repeatedly challenged Estes to debate, but Estes had not agreed 'so far.' Tyndell also held a public town hall in Sedgwick County on Sept. 30. Whether later debate discussions occurred is not established by the sources.

    Headlines for September 29, 2026 · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 17
    news
    Estes announces Jackson Baker as new communications director

    Estes announced that Jackson Baker would replace Natalie Turner as communications director. Estes cited Baker's experience with tax, trade, and retirement-security issues as assets for keeping constituents informed.

    Congressman Estes Announces New Communications ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 14
    news
    Estes introduces bill to verify IRS filing numbers and prevent fraud

    Rep. Ron Estes announced the introduction of a congressional bill aimed at verifying IRS filing numbers and preventing fraud. This is a legislative announcement, not a campaign platform statement.

    Ron Estes Introduces Bill to Verify IRS Filing Numbers and ... · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jul 23
    filing
    Estes files 2026 pre-primary FEC report showing $1.8M cash on hand

    Estes's pre-primary FEC filing, dated July 23, reported $13,700 in receipts, $22,600 in spending, and approximately $1.8 million cash on hand. These figures are not all-cycle totals.

    Ron Estes Introduces Bill to Verify IRS Filing Numbers and ... · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Jul 17
    debate
    Candidate debate hosted by Leading Kansas, Tyndell's co-founded nonprofit

    A debate sponsored by Leading Kansas, the civic-engagement nonprofit co-founded by Democratic nominee Katy Tyndell, was held. This event later became central to a Kansas Republican Party FEC complaint against Tyndell, though no finding of wrongdoing was established.

    Kansas GOP files complaint against Democrat. She says, ‘Let the timing speak for itself.' · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • National Right to Life organization
    Listed under endorsements on iVoterGuide candidate profile; no endorsement date provided and no dated primary-source announcement found in available sources. ivoterguide.com
  • Kansas Family Voice organization
    The group lists "Ron Estes – U.S. House of Representatives District 4" among its 2026 endorsements; specific endorsement date not stated. kansasfamilyvoice.com
  • Kansans for Life PAC organization
    Listed under endorsements on iVoterGuide candidate profile; no endorsement date provided and no dated primary-source announcement found in available sources. ivoterguide.com
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund organization
    Listed under endorsements on iVoterGuide candidate profile; no endorsement date provided and no dated primary-source announcement found in available sources. ivoterguide.com
  • Donald Trump official
    Trump posted: "Ron Estes has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." trumpstruth.org · Aug 3, 2026
  • Kansas Farm Bureau's VOTE FBF organization
    The Farm Bureau's political action committee endorsed Estes for re-election. kfb.org · Jun 22, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House KS-04 · RWon144,88963.3%
2020U.S. House KS-04 · RWon203,43263.7%
2018U.S. House KS-04 · R Won144,24859.4%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.86M
Spent
$1.30M
Cash on hand
$1.76M

As of Jul 15, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8KS04112(opens in a new tab)

Sources 15

  1. [1] Kansas 4th Congressional District 2026 | CivicAlign(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] On the Issues that Matter(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  3. [3] Comanche County: Notice of 2026 General Election(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Endorsements & Voter Guide - Kansas Family Voice(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  5. [5] Kansas GOP files complaint against Democrat. She says, ‘Let the timing speak for itself.'(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  6. [6] Headlines for September 29, 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  7. [7] Congressman Estes Announces New Communications ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  8. [8] Ron Estes Introduces Bill to Verify IRS Filing Numbers and ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  9. [9] Ways & Means Markup - Representative Ron Estes - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Sep 10, 2026
  10. [10] Ron Estes(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  11. [11] The SAVE America Act | Congratulating Kansas Law ... - Ron Estes(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
  12. [12] Donald J. Trump: "Congressman Ron Estes is a Tremendous Champion for Kansas’ 4th Congressional...(opens in a new tab) Aug 3, 2026
  13. [13] KFB's VOTE FBF endorses Rep. Estes for re-election to ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 19, 2026
  14. [14] Rep. Estes, House Passes One Big, Beautiful Bill(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2025
  15. [15] Issues - Ron Estes for Congress(opens in a new tab) Dec 15, 2015
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