Richard A. Macías is running for Kansas District Court Judge, District 18, Division 8, in the Nov. 3, 2026, Kansas general election. He is a Republican.

Macías has served as the Division 8 judge since 2018, BallotReady profile data shows. He is assigned to the juvenile division of the district court, with offices at 1900 E. Morris St. in Wichita, according to the 18th Judicial District's website.

He is certified for the ballot, BallotReady data shows.

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican
  • Office sought: Kansas District Court Judge, District 18, Division 8
  • Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
  • Ballot status: Certified for the ballot
  • Education: Undergraduate degree, Kansas Newman College; juris doctorate in law, University of Kansas
  • Court location: 1900 E. Morris St., Wichita

Experience and public service

Before taking the bench, Macías was the owner of the Law Offices of Richard A. Macías, according to BallotReady profile data.

He also served as a judge at Sedgwick County Court before his current role on the district court, BallotReady data shows.

On the issues

No policy positions or issue responses from Macías were available for this profile.

Candidates were invited to respond to a questionnaire about their priorities and qualifications. This profile will be updated if the candidate responds. Candidate information is drawn from the 18th Judicial District website and BallotReady election data.