2024
Democratic
Kamala Harris41.04%
Republican
Donald Trump57.16%
Two-party margin
R+16.1
State hub
Kansas State Hub
U.S. Senate and House delegation, state governor, Census demographic snapshot (income, poverty, diversity, tax burden rank), presidential voting history, and links to live coverage, notable races, and the national map.
Key links for Kansas
Census demographic snapshot
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year (B01003, B19013, B01001, B03003, B03002; DP03 selected social characteristics); change vs ACS 2017 5-year population (B01003).
Population
2,935,922
Rank 35 of 51 · 1 = largest population
ACS 5-year total
Population density
35.9 people/sq mi
Rank 42 of 51 · 1 = densest
ACS population ÷ Census land area (square miles)
Pop. change (17→22)
+1.1%
Rank 41 of 51 · 1 = fastest growth
ACS total population comparison
Female / male
49.8% / 50.2%
Share of total population
Median household income
$69,747
Rank 32 of 51 · 1 = highest median income
Below poverty
11.6%
Rank 23 of 51 · 1 = lowest poverty rate
ACS profile, all people
Hispanic or Latino
12.6%
Any race
White (NH)
74.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino
Black (NH)
5.4%
Asian (NH)
3%
AIAN (NH)
0.5%
American Indian & Alaska Native alone
Two+ races (NH)
4%
Census metric ranks compare all jurisdictions in this snapshot (typically 50 states plus D.C.). Race and ethnicity categories follow Census definitions (e.g., Hispanic origin is asked separately from race). Percentages are shares of total population and may not sum to 100% because of rounding or other groups. State–local tax burden is not a Census figure; see the Tax Foundation link below for 50-state + D.C. rankings (1 = lowest aggregate burden).
Why this state votes this way
Demographics and long-run trends that commonly shape coverage and turnout narratives.
Kansas's Census profile summarizes population scale, sex composition, race and Hispanic origin, and household income—baseline conditions analysts pair with polling and election returns when they discuss coalitions and regional turnout.
What often shows up in coverage
- Slower population change can stabilize turnout baselines; campaigns may emphasize persuasion and registration efficiency more than rapid expansion of the voter pool.
- Demographic profile at a glance: White, non-Hispanic residents are about 74.2% of the population in this ACS snapshot, a baseline often used to frame coalition math and statewide messaging priorities.
These indicators are descriptive context for understanding electoral environments—they do not predict vote shares, winners, or partisan realignment.
Presidential voting history
How Kansas has voted in two-party presidential general elections on this site: Democratic and Republican nominees with vote shares, and approximate two-party margin (who carried the state follows from the margin).
Context & notes
Great Plains Republican stronghold at the presidential level, with Democratic pockets in Kansas City suburbs and Lawrence.
- Abortion politics and education funding have occasionally moved statewide results beyond the presidential baseline.
Results by year
2020
Democratic
Joe Biden41.56%
Republican
Donald Trump56.21%
Two-party margin
R+14.6
2016
Democratic
Hillary Clinton36.05%
Republican
Donald Trump56.65%
Two-party margin
R+20.6
2012
Democratic
Barack Obama37.99%
Republican
Mitt Romney59.71%
Two-party margin
R+21.7
2008
Democratic
Barack Obama41.65%
Republican
John McCain56.61%
Two-party margin
R+15.0
2004
Democratic
John Kerry36.62%
Republican
George W. Bush62.00%
Two-party margin
R+25.4
2000
Democratic
Al Gore37.24%
Republican
George W. Bush58.04%
Two-party margin
R+20.8
1996
Democratic
Bill Clinton36.08%
Republican
Bob Dole54.29%
Two-party margin
R+18.2
1992
Democratic
Bill Clinton33.74%
Republican
George H. W. Bush38.88%
Two-party margin
R+5.1
1988
Democratic
Michael Dukakis42.56%
Republican
George H. W. Bush55.79%
Two-party margin
R+13.2
1984
Democratic
Walter Mondale32.60%
Republican
Ronald Reagan66.27%
Two-party margin
R+33.7
1980
Democratic
Jimmy Carter33.29%
Republican
Ronald Reagan57.85%
Two-party margin
R+24.6
Percentages are major-party shares from this site's state data. Margins use those shares; third-party votes can make totals differ from the national popular vote. This is historical context, not a forecast.
Notable races involving Kansas
No seeded race cards are available for Kansas yet. Check back as coverage expands.
U.S. Congress (Kansas)
119th CongressU.S. Senate
Caucus split
0D:2R
Jerry MoranRSenior senator
Gerald Wesley Moran is an American lawyer and politician who is the senior United States senator from Kansas, a seat he has held since 2011.
Roger MarshallRJunior senator
Roger Wayne Marshall is an American politician, physician, and former military officer serving as the junior United States senator from Kansas since 2021.
U.S. House delegation
Post-2024 election delegation totals (Wikipedia / Ballotpedia–style snapshot for the 119th Congress).
Seat split
1D:3R
Governor
Chief executive of Kansas's state government (separate from the U.S. Congress above).
Laura KellyD
Governor
Laura Jeanne Kelly is an American politician serving since 2019 as the 48th governor of Kansas.