Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson is running for a fifth term representing his district. Wichita resident Sasha Islam is hoping to unseat him.
Republicans have won this seat in the past five elections.
Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the last day to register to vote. Early voting starts Oct. 16. You can find your polling place and the races you vote in here .
Who are the candidates in Kansas Senate District 16?
Democrat Sasha Islam
Islam studied at the University of Phoenix and worked in a variety of food service, retail, customer service and health care jobs. Islam said her work experience helps her relate to voters.
“I am one of them,” she said. “We don’t feel like our voices are heard or given much consideration when they are heard by our representatives. Be the change you wish to see.”
She is endorsed by the Kansas branch of the AFL-CIO and the Cannabis Justice Coalition-Kansas.
Her campaign website is here .
Republican Ty Masterson (Incumbent)
Masterson is the Senate president. He has massive influence over what bills advance and what legislation dies.