Dale Helwig
Dale Helwig (Republican Party) is a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 1. He assumed office on January 13, 2025. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Helwig (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 1. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Biography
Dale Helwig's career experience includes working as a cattle rancher. He has also worked in construction and in the HVAC industry. Helwig earned an associate degree from Coffeyville Community College in 1993 and a bachelor's degree from Kansas State University in 1995.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 1
Incumbent Dale Helwig is running in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 1 on November 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 1
Dale Helwig defeated Janie Jarrett in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dale Helwig (R) | 74.7 | 7,805 |
 | Janie Jarrett (D) | 25.3 | 2,646 | |
| Total votes: 10,451 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 1
Janie Jarrett defeated Paul Rogers in the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 1 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Janie Jarrett | 78.7 | 637 |
| Paul Rogers | 21.3 | 172 | ||
| Total votes: 809 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 1
Dale Helwig advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 1 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dale Helwig | 100.0 | 3,022 |
| Total votes: 3,022 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
Dale Helwig completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Helwig's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I have no agenda, but am guided by my faith in the Lord and only wish to do the right thing. I am pro-life, pro-business, and support the 2nd amendment. I believe that your money is not for the government to take or give. Taxes have long been a burden in Kansas and the government should be fiscally responsible.
It is my desire to serve the people of this district for their betterment and the betterment of this great state.- Protecting the Right to Life:
Every individual is entitled to the right to life, and that right begins at the moment of conception. Each life is a precious gift, and it is deeply troubling what has been allowed to happen in Kansas. The Supreme Court of Kansas has opened the door for Kansas to become a destination for abortions, a situation that goes against the value of life that God instilled in us.
As Jeremiah 1:5 states, "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you." No baby is a mistake—each one is a unique creation, a blessing from God. Life is sacred and must be protected at all stages. It is our responsibility to ensure that every child is given the chance to live and be treated as the precious gift they are. - The Second Amendment to the Constitution, which guarantees the right to bear arms, is a fundamental protection for the citizens of the United States. This right was established to ensure that people can defend themselves—not only from those who wish to do them harm, but also from any potential overreach by the government. For over 200 years, Americans have enjoyed the freedom to own and carry firearms, and this is a right that must be preserved for future generations. Restricting this right through gun control measures often ends up empowering criminals, while infringing upon the rights of law-abiding citizens who simply want to protect themselves and their families.
- Property taxes have been a significant burden for Kansas residents, particularly when compared to our neighboring states, where property taxes are much lower. Here in the southeast corner of Kansas, we frequently see the impact of this disparity as people choose to live in nearby states while commuting to work in Kansas, avoiding the higher tax rates. The reliance on property taxes to fund schools and county services creates an imbalance. Property owners are shouldering the entire burden, even though everyone benefits from the schools, roads, and public services these taxes support. This system is inherently unfair. Addressing and reducing the property tax burden should be a top priority for both state and local elected officials.
I believe in providing a hand up, not a handout. The goal of welfare programs should be to help people achieve self-sufficiency, not to keep them dependent on assistance. Equality should focus on providing equal opportunities for everyone, not guaranteeing equal outcomes.
I am firm in my faith in the Lord, which is the foundation of my moral belief. I believe being honest and trustworthy is of utmost importance. My goal is to be an example that my kids and others can look at and say, "That is the type of person I want to be."
Education spending for Kansas will continue to be a top priority. Enrollment in public schools is down, yet spending is up. Apparently spending more money is not working. We need to see what is wrong with the system and fix it. The money is not making it to the teachers on the front-line. I believe a quality teacher should be given a quality salary, but somewhere we are missing the mark.
Just because legislators don't agree does not mean they can't have a conversation and work the issues out.
Kansas Farm Bureau
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
I would also like to work on the welfare reform committee. I have worked with many organizations and individuals that work with and in that realm. I believe the current system makes people dependent on the government instead of helping them out of the situation they may find themselves. I believe in a hand up and not a handout. I want to see people succeed and live the American dream. I believe it needs to be a more progressive system that incentivizes individuals to improve their situation but doesn't penalize them as they move forward.
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 22, 2024
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| Preceded by Michael Houser (R) |
Kansas House of Representatives District 1 2025-Present |
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