Wichita native KC Ohaebosim is running for Kansas lieutenant governor as the Democratic running mate of gubernatorial candidate Sen. Cindy Holscher.

Ohaebosim, a District 89 state representative, faces Republican Jeffrey Klemp in the 2026 general election. The Democratic ticket pairs a Sedgwick County legislator in Ohaebosim with a Johnson County legislator in Holscher, the Kansas Reflector reported. The pairing gives the ticket a footprint across two of the state's most populated counties.

Candidate information

  • Office sought: Kansas lieutenant governor
  • Party: Democratic
  • Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
  • Hometown: Wichita, Kansas
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in management information, Wichita State University; master of business administration, Newman University

He was born in Wichita. He attended the city's public schools, according to the Kansas Reflector.

Experience and public service

Ohaebosim has served as state representative for District 89 in the Kansas House since 2017, according to BallotReady. He holds the role of ranking minority member on the Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee, according to the Kansas Legislature's website.

Before entering public office, Ohaebosim worked in technology and consulting. His professional background includes the following roles, according to BallotReady:

  • Management information systems lab assistant, university computing/social science lab (1997–2002)
  • Client services representative, CCH Tax and Accounting (2004–2007)
  • Chief consultant, Ohams Industries (2006–2010)
  • Tech support representative, Honeywell/Westar Energy (2011–2014)
  • Computer and electronic support analyst, Integra Technologies (2015)
  • Data tech analyst, Engility Corp (2017–present)

Endorsements

Ohaebosim has received endorsements from the following organizations, according to BallotReady and the Kansas Reflector:

  • National Black Caucus of State Legislators (named him Regional Legislator of the Year)
  • AFT Kansas
  • Kansas National Education Association

About this profile

This profile was prepared using publicly available candidate information, election data and news coverage. No candidate questionnaire responses were available at the time of publication.