Bill Rhiley is a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 80. Elected in 2018, he assumed office in January 2019 after defeating incumbent Anita Judd-Jenkins in the Republican primary. He faced no Democratic challengers in 2018 or 2020 and ran again in the 2024 general election. A businessman and former educator, Rhiley owns a bed and breakfast in Wellington, Kansas, with his wife. He previously published the Belle Plaine News and Oxford Register in Belle Plaine, Kansas. His priorities include protecting traditional moral values, lowering taxes for families and businesses, upholding the sanctity of life, and advocating for limited government.

Education and Political Experience

Rhiley worked as a high school business and technology teacher, special education teacher, and computer system integrator before entering politics. He has served on committees in the Kansas House, with an active voting record through 2026, including sponsoring bills such as reconciling amendments to statutes in April 2026.