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Steven
Jacob

Libertarian candidate Steven Jacob challenges Republican incumbent Tracey Mann in Kansas' 1st Congressional District in 2026.

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Background

Steven Jacob is the Libertarian Party candidate for Kansas' 1st Congressional District in the November 3, 2026, general election. He is a challenger to Republican incumbent Rep. Tracey Mann and is listed as the Libertarian nominee by the Libertarian Party of Kansas. 11710

Jacob is a longtime Lawrence, Kansas, resident who moved there at age 12 in 1983. He is a Lawrence High School graduate (class of 1989) and worked as a City of Lawrence maintenance worker for approximately 31 years. By the time of the 2026 race, the Lawrence Times described him as a retired City of Lawrence employee. 1410

Jacob has previously sought elected office, running as a candidate for the Douglas County Commission District 1 seat in 2022, though he is not identified in the sources as having held elected office. 14

At a October 2026 Lawrence forum for 1st District candidates, Jacob participated alongside Democratic challenger Lauren Reinhold, with incumbent Tracey Mann absent. He offered Libertarian perspectives on issues including taxes and affordability. 106

At a glance

Party
Libertarian
Running for
U.S. House · District 1, Kansas
Election
Nov 3, 2026

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 10
    debate
    Jacob addresses debt, immigration, and Iran at Lawrence Public Library forum

    Jacob and Democrat Lauren Reinhold spoke at a Lawrence Public Library forum; incumbent Mann did not attend. Jacob named the national debt as his top priority and called it a national-security threat. On immigration, he said 'ICE is a terrorist organization and must be dismantled.' On Iran, he questioned claims it was near nuclear capability and called for focusing on domestic issues.

    Candidates for 'The Big First' Congressional district talk ... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 9
    filing
    Kansas voter guide confirms Jacob on Nov. 3 ballot as Libertarian for KS-1

    The Kansas voter guide lists Steven Jacob as the Libertarian candidate for Kansas's 1st Congressional District on the November 3 ballot, alongside Republican Tracey Mann and Democrat Lauren Reinhold.

    2026 General, Specials SD 24 and 25 Election - Voter Guide · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 8
    debate
    Jacob quoted on health care at Hays debate; called system 'rather bleak'

    Coverage of the recent Hays debate quoted Jacob saying he did not believe Medicare expansion alone would save hospitals, described the health care system as 'rather bleak,' and noted he personally paid more than $700 a month for insurance.

    Big First candidates square off in Hays debate · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 7
    debate
    Jacob speaks at Fort Hays State University open forum

    Steven Jacob participated in an open forum hosted by Fort Hays State University's Student Government Association, alongside other district candidates.

    U.S. House candidates speak at open forum · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 6
    debate
    Jacob participates in Hays candidate event alongside Mann and Reinhold

    All three Kansas 1st District candidates — Republican incumbent Tracey Mann, Democrat Lauren Reinhold, and Libertarian Steven Jacob — appeared at a candidate event in Hays, Kansas.

    Rep. Tracey Mann to skip candidate forum in Lawrence; spokesman ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Campaign finance

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

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Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6KS01229(opens in a new tab)

Sources 7

  1. [1] Candidates for 'The Big First' Congressional district talk ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] Congressional challengers offer vision on taxes, Trump at Lawrence forum without incumbent(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  3. [3] 2026 General, Specials SD 24 and 25 Election - Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] Big First candidates square off in Hays debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  5. [5] Rep. Tracey Mann to skip candidate forum in Lawrence; spokesman ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  6. [6] U.S. House candidates speak at open forum(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  7. [7] First district congressional candidates differ on housing, affordability(opens in a new tab) Jul 10, 2026
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