Kyler Sweely | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 102th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jason Probst |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Hutchinson, Kansas, U.S. |
| Profession | Veteran |
| Website | kylersweely.com |
Kyler Sweely is an American politician from Kansas that currently represents the 102nd district of the Kansas House of Representatives since 2024 as a Republican.
Biography
A U.S. Army veteran twice deployed oversees, Sweely worked as an administrative assistant to Avery Anderson during the 2024 legislative session.[1]
2024 election
In 2024, Sweely ran for election to the 102nd district of the Kansas House of Representatives.[1] Sweely narrowly defeated Republican Tyson Thrall in the primary election.[1][2][3]
During the campaign, incumbent Jason Probst, a Democrat, highlighted that Sweely wasn't from Reno County and argued that the Republican party was "district shopping" and importing politicians from Topeka to run in competitive districts across the state.[1] Concurrently, several Reno County Republicans objected to Sweely’s candidacy after compiling evidence contesting his declared residence, though such findings were dismissed by state authorities.[4]
Days before the election, a video surfaced of Sweely allegedly jumping into a bed with an unconscious woman.[5][6][7] Sweely described the clip as "some old videos from a double date with friends — just us hanging out and being silly" while Probst asserted sexual assault charges should be filed.[5] The Wichita Police Department contacted the woman in the video and she refused to press charges.[5]
In November, Sweely defeated Probst with 3,772 votes (52.03%) to 3,478 votes (47.97%).[8]
References
- ^ a b c d Carpenter, Tim. "Two well-traveled Republicans file to challenge Hutchinson Democrat in Kansas House race". Kansas Reflector. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ "2024 Primary Election Official Vote Totals" (PDF). ks.gov. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ "Losing statehouse candidate leading class". Hutch Post. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ Smith, Sherman. "Objections board rejects residency complaint against GOP candidate for Kansas House". Kansas Reflector. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ a b c Swaim, Chase. "Wichita police won't file charges against Kansas GOP House candidate in Reddit vide". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ Harvel, Jack. "Kansas House minority leader demands denouncement of GOP candidate over videos". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ "Stupid video raises immaturity issues involving 2 Kansas House candidates". Wichita Eagle. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ "2024 General Election Official Vote Totals" (PDF). ks.gov. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
