Jim Minnix is a Republican representing Kansas House District 118, the largest House district in the state, covering Sheridan, Logan, Gove, Trego, Greeley, Wichita, Scott, Lane, and Ness counties. A fourth-generation Scott County farmer managing 6,600 acres in Scott and Wichita Counties, he was elected to the Kansas House in 2020 and has served since 2021. Previously, he served 26 years as Scott County Commissioner, including leadership roles as President of the Southwest Kansas Highway Officials, Kansas Legislative Policy Group, and Kansas County Commissioners Association. Notable positions include Chair of the House Water Committee , and member of the Agriculture and Natural Resources and Transportation committees. He is a strong conservative advocate for lowering taxes, funding roads and schools, defending the Second Amendment, supporting agriculture, and protecting rural values.

Education and Political Experience

• Scott Community High School, graduated 1972
• Associate degree from Colby Community College, 1974
• BS in Ag Econ from Kansas State University, 1977
• BS in Business Finance from Kansas State University, 1978
• Masters of Business Administration from Kansas State University, 1980

Political Experience

• Scott County Commissioner for 26 years
• Elected to Kansas House of Representatives, District 118, 2020
• Chair, House Water Committee
• Member, House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
• Member, House Transportation Committee
• Various community roles: President of county and state associations, Scott Community Foundation founding member, 4-H leader, Deacon at Prairie View Church, Kansas Master Farmer