Mike Argabright is a Republican member of the Kansas State Senate, representing District 17. He assumed office on January 13, 2025, and his current term ends on January 8, 2029. Argabright ran for election to the Kansas State Senate to represent District 17 and won in the general election on November 5, 2024.1
Born in Atwood, Kansas, Mike Argabright earned a bachelor’s degree from Wichita State University. His career experience includes working as an educator, coach, and school superintendent. Throughout his career, Argabright has been actively involved in various organizations, including the United Way of the Flint Hills, Emporia Chamber of Commerce, Wichita State University Sports Management Alumni Association, Ignite Emporia, Jones Institute for Educational Excellence, Flint Hills Special Education Cooperative, Newman Regional Health, and Emporia Zoo.
In the Kansas State Senate, Argabright serves on several committees, including Education, Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Judiciary, and Financial Institutions and Insurance. He has sponsored several bills and resolutions, such as imposing conditional term limits on members of the legislature, designating Kansas as a purple heart state, and proposing constitutional amendments to recognize the right to bear arms as a fundamental right.
Argabright’s dedication to public service and his commitment to improving the lives of Kansans have made him a respected figure in the state legislature. His work in education, veterans’ affairs, transportation, and financial institutions demonstrates his broad range of interests and his desire to make a positive impact on his community.
