Kansas, United States

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Kansas US presidential election 2024: Kansas, considered a “safe Republican” state, will cast its final votes on 5 November alongside the rest of the country in the 2024 US presidential race.

Kansas population, registered voters and more

On Election Day, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump will compete for Kansas' 6 electoral votes. Voters will also decide on several other federal and state races. Kansas has an estimated population of 2.94 million, with 1,994,621 registered voters, according to the Kansas government. Early voting began on 16 October, and as of 1 November, approximately 576,610 voters have already cast their ballots.

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Which party does the US state of Kansas support in US elections?

In national elections, Kansas has predominantly supported the Republican Party. Of the 15 presidential elections since 1960, Republican candidates have won Kansas 14 times, with the sole Democratic win in 1964.

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Which candidate is Kansas backing in the US Elections 2024?

A recent poll by the Fort Hays State University Docking Institute shows Republican nominee Donald Trump leading Democratic nominee Kamala Harris by five points among likely voters, with 48% planning to vote for Trump and 43% for Harris. In broader support, Trump has 57.7% of voter backing, while Harris holds 42.3%.

How many Senate seats are up for election in Kansas?

Both US Senate seats in Kansas are held by Republicans, and neither is on the ballot this year. Republicans have a strong majority in both the state Senate and House, but Democrats could break this supermajority by winning a few seats. All 40 state Senate seats and 125 state House seats are up for election in November.

How many House of Representatives seats are up for election in Kansas?

Kansas has four US House seats, three of which are held by Republicans. Three incumbent representatives are seeking re-election. In the 2nd Congressional District, which is open due to Rep. Jake LaTurner's retirement, Democrat Nancy Boyda, Republican Derek Schmidt, and Libertarian John Hauer are running. In the 4th District, Republican Rep. Ron Estes faces Democrat Esau Freeman, while the 1st District race sees Republican Rep. Tracey Mann against Democrat Paul Buskirk. In the 3rd District, Democrat Rep. Sharice Davids is defending her seat against Republican Prasanth Reddy and Libertarian Steve Roberts.

Who won the presidential election in the state in 2020?

In 2020, Donald Trump secured all of Kansas’ electoral votes with 56% of the popular vote.

Election results Kansas 2024

This section will be updated with results following the 5 November election.