Zach Maier

Zach Maier
Member-elect of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 39th district
Assuming office
January 11, 2027
SucceedingAngela Stiens
Personal details
PartyDemocratic
Children2
EducationKansas State University
WebsiteCampaign website

Zach Maier is an American politician and businessman who is the member-elect of the Kansas House of Representatives for the 39th district. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected in November 2026.

Early life and education

Maier was raised on a farm. He graduated from Kansas State University in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in computer engineering.

Career

Before entering politics, Maier worked in product management at Google, Foursquare, and Meta. His work at Google included Google Maps. He operates ZPM LLC, a consulting company.

In 2017, Maier received the Professional Progress Award from Kansas State University's College of Engineering. He served on the K-State Alumni Association's board of directors from 2019 to 2024.

Political career

Maier first ran for the Kansas House of Representatives in 2026, seeking the 39th district seat. The district includes parts of Shawnee and Lake Quivira. When he filed, he identified increased state funding for K–12 public education as a priority. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary. His campaign was endorsed by LGBTQ+ Victory Fund.

Maier defeated the Republican incumbent in the November 3 general election. He received 54% of the vote. His victory was among Democratic gains in Johnson County in an election that ended the Republican supermajority in the Kansas House.

His term is scheduled to begin on January 11, 2027.

Personal life

Maier lives in Lake Quivira, Kansas, with his husband and their two daughters.

Electoral history

2026 Kansas House District 39 general election — unofficial results reported November 4, 2026
Candidate Party Votes %
Zach Maier Democratic 6,206 54
Angela Stiens Republican 5,255 46

References

  1. 1 2 "Constitution of the State of Kansas: Article 2 – Legislative". Kansas Secretary of State. Section 2.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Gaug, Andrew (2026-11-04). "Kansas Democrats break GOP supermajority in state House, driven by Johnson County voters". KCUR. Johnson County Post.
  3. 1 2 3 Staff Report (2026-10-27). "Kansas House District 39: Meet the candidates". Johnson County Post.
  4. 1 2 "At K-State". K-State Alumni Association. June 2019.
  5. 1 2 3 "Alumni Awards". Kansas State University.
  6. ↑ Hunckler, Matt (2012-09-18). "Powder Keg Conference Announces First 7 Speakers". Powderkeg.
  7. 1 2 "New leaders assume their roles on K-State Alumni Association board of directors". K-State Alumni Association. 2019-06-05.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 Burgess, Baya (2026-06-01). "First-time Kansas House candidates articulate reasons for running for Legislature". Kansas Reflector.
  9. ↑ "New leaders assume their roles on K-State Alumni Association board of directors". K-State Alumni Association. 2024-06-10.
  10. ↑ "2026 Primary Election Official Vote Totals" (PDF). Kansas Secretary of State. 2026. p. 5.
  11. ↑ "LGBTQ+ Victory Fund endorses 18 new candidates in July for 2026 campaigns". LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. 2026-08-03.
  12. 1 2 Palmer, Kyle (2026-11-04). "See unofficial final results for 2026 local elections in Johnson County". Johnson County Post.