Mike Argabright
2025 - Present
2029
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Mike Argabright (Republican Party) is a member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 17. He assumed office on January 13, 2025. His current term ends on January 8, 2029.
Argabright (Republican Party) ran for election to the Kansas State Senate to represent District 17. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Mike Argabright was born in Atwood, Kansas. He earned a bachelor's degree from Wichita State University. His career experience includes working as an educator, coach, and school superintendent. Argabright has been affiliated with United Way of the Flint Hills, Emporia Chamber of Commerce, Wichita State University Sports Management Alumni Association, Ignite Emporia, Jones Institute for Educational Excellence, Flint Hills Special Education Cooperative, Newman Regional Health, and Emporia Zoo.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Argabright was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Education Committee
- Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
Elections
2024
See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Kansas State Senate District 17
Mike Argabright defeated Lillian Lingenfelter in the general election for Kansas State Senate District 17 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Argabright (R) | 59.9 | 14,689 |
 | Lillian Lingenfelter (D) | 40.1 | 9,851 | |
| Total votes: 24,540 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 17
Lillian Lingenfelter advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas State Senate District 17 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lillian Lingenfelter | 100.0 | 1,370 |
| Total votes: 1,370 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 17
Mike Argabright defeated David Schneider in the Republican primary for Kansas State Senate District 17 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Argabright | 57.7 | 3,230 |
 | David Schneider | 42.3 | 2,370 | |
| Total votes: 5,600 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Kansas State Senate District 17 |
Officeholder Kansas State Senate District 17 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Kansas State Senate District 17 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
