Biography
Overview
Ron Estes is a Republican U.S. representative from Kansas's 4th congressional district, serving since 2017. A civil engineer by training, he previously served as Kansas State Treasurer from 2011 to 2017 and Sedgwick County Treasurer from 2004 to 2010. He won a special election in April 2017 following Mike Pompeo's resignation to become CIA Director.
Career
As Kansas State Treasurer, Estes managed over $24 billion in public funds and came in under budget by over $600,000. He prioritized returning unclaimed property to Kansans, recovering $100 million in unclaimed funds between 2010 and 2016. In the House, he has sponsored legislation focused on tax policy, healthcare access, and energy efficiency. He voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and has been active in Social Security policy as subcommittee chair.
Prior political experience
Estes won the special election for Kansas's 4th congressional district on April 11, 2017, with 52.2% of the vote against Democrat James Thompson. In the 2018 general election, he defeated Thompson again with 59.4% of the vote. He won his primary that year with 81.4% despite facing a same-named opponent.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
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| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | U.S. House KS-4 | 2025–present | In progress | Ron Estes | — |
| 4th | U.S. House KS-4 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Ron Estes | Ron Estes |
| 3rd | U.S. House KS-4 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Ron Estes | Ron Estes |
| 2nd | U.S. House KS-4 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Ron Estes | Ron Estes |
| 1st | U.S. House KS-4 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | — | Ron Estes |
Committee assignments
- Social SecurityHouseChair· 2025–present
- joint· 2025–present
- TaxHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8101
Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility Act (EBITDA)
Mar 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7520
Efficiency Adjustment Delay Act
Feb 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7096
Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act
Jan 15, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6569
Executive Action Cost Transparency Act
Dec 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5036
To remove the limitation imposed as a result of receiving funding under the Land and Water Conservation Fund on the conversion of Northeast Sedgwick County Park in Sedgwick County, Kansas, to a use other than public outdoor recreation.
Aug 26, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4792
Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025
Jul 29, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 2545
Financing Our Energy Future Act
Apr 1, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 2423
Unfair Tax Prevention Act
Mar 27, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 2251
Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act
Mar 21, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 2186
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the limitation on downward attribution of stock ownership in applying constructive ownership rules.
Mar 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8034
Protecting America’s Small Oil and Gas Producers and Rural Jobs Act
Mar 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8025
Protecting American Streaming and Innovation Act
Mar 19, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7847
Stop Unemployment Fraud Act
Mar 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7752
Kelsey Smith Act
Mar 2, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6596
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the eligibility for the rural emergency hospital designation under the Medicare program.
Dec 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6140
Congressional Budget Office Scheduling Reform Act
Nov 19, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5969
LABEL Act
Nov 7, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5800
SAFE Drivers Act
Oct 21, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5563
DRIVE-SAFE Act
Sep 26, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5485
Second Chance at Life Act of 2025
Sep 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. House KS-4 | Won | 52.24% |
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