Kansas' 4th Congressional District election, 2024

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Kansas' 4th Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: June 3, 2024
Primary: August 6, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Kansas
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Republican Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
Ballotpedia analysis
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All U.S. House districts, including the 4th Congressional District of Kansas, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was August 6, 2024. The filing deadline was June 3, 2024. The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies. As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215. To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Republican candidate won 63.3%-36.7%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 59.7%-38.0%.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• Kansas' 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Democratic primary)
• Kansas' 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Kansas District 4

Incumbent Ron Estes defeated Esau Freeman in the general election for U.S. House Kansas District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ron Estes (R)	65.0	198,465
		Esau Freeman (D)	35.0	106,632

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 305,097
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4

Esau Freeman advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Esau Freeman	100.0	10,641

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,641
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Michael Soetaert (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4

Incumbent Ron Estes advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ron Estes	100.0	40,100

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Esau Freeman

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Esau Freeman is running for the US House of Representatives in Kansas’s 4th Congressional district. A third-generation Kansan, Freeman has dedicated his life to advocating for workers’ rights, healthcare reform, and sensible drug policies. He is currently employed as a Business Representative for Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 513 in Wichita, KS. Esau lives in Sedgwick, Kansas with his wife and daughter."

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Key Messages

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Abortion. Decisions concerning contraception and abortion should rest with individuals, rather than with politicians or the government. To make well-informed choices, individuals require access to (1) comprehensive and easily understandable information, (2) reliable birth control methods, (3) constitutionally protected abortion services, and (4) safeguards against discrimination based on personal decisions regarding contraception, childbirth, or abortion.

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Gun Violence Prevention. Our government can and should do more to prevent gun violence. We need common-sense gun violence prevention measures including closing background check loopholes, keeping violent offenders from purchasing weapons, raising the legal age to purchase to 21+, and implementing a 3-day waiting period for the purchase of guns.

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Adult-Use Cannabis. After decades of a failed and racist war on drugs, it’s past time we righted previous wrongs. Adult-use cannabis should be allowed at the federal level, and non-violent cannabis-only convictions should be overturned and expunged.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Kansas District 4 in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Kansas

Election information in Kansas: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 15, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 15, 2024
• Online: Oct. 15, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 29, 2024
• By mail: Received by Oct. 29, 2024
• Online: Oct. 29, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 16, 2024 to Nov. 4, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (CST/MST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Esau Freeman (D)

Abortion. Decisions concerning contraception and abortion should rest with individuals, rather than with politicians or the government. To make well-informed choices, individuals require access to (1) comprehensive and easily understandable information, (2) reliable birth control methods, (3) constitutionally protected abortion services, and (4) safeguards against discrimination based on personal decisions regarding contraception, childbirth, or abortion.

Gun Violence Prevention. Our government can and should do more to prevent gun violence. We need common-sense gun violence prevention measures including closing background check loopholes, keeping violent offenders from purchasing weapons, raising the legal age to purchase to 21+, and implementing a 3-day waiting period for the purchase of guns.

Adult-Use Cannabis. After decades of a failed and racist war on drugs, it’s past time we righted previous wrongs. Adult-use cannabis should be allowed at the federal level, and non-violent cannabis-only convictions should be overturned and expunged.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Esau Freeman (D)

Pro abortion legislation, gun violence prevention, the legalization of adult-use cannabis, fair taxation, and expanding the ACA.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Esau Freeman (D)

My grandfather, Emerson Freeman. I wish to follow his lead because he was very honest and compassionate and empathetic.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Esau Freeman (D)

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Esau Freeman (D)

Loyalty -- to both my constituents and my country. Integrity -- doing the work that was promised in my platform, and sticking to it. Honesty -- being honest about potential votes I'd have to make, and the justification of such. Transparency -- financial, no back-door deals for votes.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Esau Freeman (D)

Honesty. I have been told that I am honest -- sometimes to a fault.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Esau Freeman (D)

Upholding the United States Constitution. Sustaining the promise to fight for freedom for all -- whether the elected official agrees or disagrees with the person. Commitment to the work of representing their district with fairness and compassion.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Esau Freeman (D)

I wish to leave things better than I found them.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Esau Freeman (D)

Reagan's attempted assassination, when I was 8 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Esau Freeman (D)

Rose Hill IGA, a grocery store. I worked there for 4 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Esau Freeman (D)

I have two, the first is Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess, because of the coming of age vibes. The second book is Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, which reflects on enjoying the mundane normalcies of life when in time of severe struggle.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Esau Freeman (D)

Garfield, because I hate Monday's and love lasagna.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Esau Freeman (D)

I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Esau Freeman (D)

Being financially stable, ensuring my family has a solid foundation to rely on.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Esau Freeman (D)

More specific representation for all communities, with 435 representatives from 50 states, as opposed to 100 in the Senate. The US House of Representatives feels more localized, in a way.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Esau Freeman (D)

I do not believe it should be a requirement, however I think it is beneficial for anyone who wants to represent their district in government to have a basic understanding of how such institutions work, and that experience can be gained through previous experience in politics.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Esau Freeman (D)

Navigating foreign policy issues, maintaining a strong economy and preparing for the future.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Esau Freeman (D)

Yes. It gives voters and constituents a chance to have their voices heard about who they want representing them.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Esau Freeman (D)

Depending on the position -- term limits are incredibly important for higher power positions, such as for the executive branch. As for the position I am running for, US House of Representatives -- I believe that the term limit is the election itself. Should I be elected to serve my district, I believe that the next election is when voters decide if I continue.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Esau Freeman (D)

Dan Glickman, who has held the office I am running for and was also the United States Secretary of Agriculture.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Esau Freeman (D)

As the business representative for SEIU local 513, I have heard many stories of people overcoming strife and adversity in the workplace. One in particular would be when a man in our union fell on financial hard times due to medical issues and debt, everyone in the union rallied behind him to help pay his bills, help his family out with transportation, meals, etc. It is that kind of coming together and community that drives me to want to help.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Esau Freeman (D)

My grandfather used to tell me this joke about two skunks -- The mama skunk was looking for her two baby skunks one was named "In", and the other was named "Out", when the mama skunk asked the turtle if he had seem them, the turtle said "How can you tell them apart?" mama replies "In stinked"!

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Esau Freeman (D)

Yes, compromise is absolutely necessary for policymaking. With the two-party system our nation recognizes, it is difficult to find a middle ground on specific issues to move our nation forward. Compromise from both sides of the aisle is necessary.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Esau Freeman (D)

If elected, I think my priorities would change very little as a large part of my platform is based around financial transparency.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Esau Freeman (D)

I believe that Congress' investigatory role is an important part of making sure Washington works for average Americans. Through select investigatory committees, the House ensures that taxpayer money is spent efficiently, policy is implemented in an effective manner, and regulates compliance with important federal laws. Additionally, I oppose the politicization of investigatory committees designed to score political points and produce sound bites for cable news networks. These efforts provide little value to voters and distract from Congress' mandate to improve the lives of Americans.

What committees interest you?

Esau Freeman (D)

Agriculture, Education and the Workforce, Committee on Oversight and Accountability

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Esau Freeman (D)

If a person is in a place where they are making legal decisions about others' personal financial situations, (whether it be the amount of taxes owed, how they spend/save their money, where/how they bank) there is a responsibility owed that they themselves are transparent about how they handle such matters. Government accountability is incredibly important to prevent corruption and ensure that public officials remain answerable and accessible to the people they serve.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Ron Estes	Republican Party	$2,288,000	$2,033,296	$1,198,276	As of December 31, 2024
Esau Freeman	Democratic Party	$78,395	$76,065	$2,773	As of December 31, 2024
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

General election race ratings

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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Kansas' 4th Congressional District election, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Kansas in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Kansas, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Kansas	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	2% of the party's total voter registration in the district	$1,760.00	6/3/2024	Source
Kansas	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	4% of registered voters in the district, or 5,000, whichever is less	$1,760.00	8/5/2024	Source

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Kansas.

Kansas U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	4	4	1	15	8	1	3	50.0%	1	33.0%
2022	4	4	0	9	8	0	1	12.5%	0	0.0%
2020	4	4	1	19	8	2	3	62.5%	1	33.3%
2018	4	4	1	24	8	2	4	75.0%	3	100.0%
2016	4	4	0	12	8	2	2	50.0%	2	50.0%
2014	4	4	0	13	8	2	3	62.5%	3	75.0%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Kansas in 2024. Information below was calculated on June 27, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Fifteen candidates ran for Kansas’ four U.S. House districts, including five Democrats and 10 Republicans. That’s an average of 3.75 candidates per district. There was an average of 2.25 candidates per district in 2022, 4.75 candidates per district in 2020 and 6.00 in 2018.

The 2nd Congressional District was the only open district in Kansas in 2024. Incumbent Rep. Jacob LaTurner (R-02) retired from public office.

Seven candidates—two Democrats and five Republicans—ran for the open 2nd Congressional District, the most candidates who ran for a district in Kansas in 2024.

Four primaries—one Democratic and three Republican—were contested in 2024. Between 2014 and 2022, an average of 4.2 primaries were contested each election cycle.

One incumbent—Rep. Tracey Mann (R-01)—ran in a contested primary this year, tying with 2020 for the second-fewest in the last 10 years.

Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in both districts, meaning no seats were guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+14. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 14 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Kansas' 4th the 94th most Republican district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Kansas' 4th based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
38.0%	59.7%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district. The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline	Republican Baseline	Difference
38.1	59.5	D+21.3

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Kansas, 2020

Kansas presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 5 Democratic wins
• 26 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

See also: Party control of Kansas state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Kansas' congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Kansas
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	1	1
Republican	2	3	5
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	4	6

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Kansas' top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Kansas, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Laura Kelly
Lieutenant Governor	David Toland
Secretary of State	Scott Schwab
Attorney General	Kris Kobach

State legislature

Kansas State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	11
	Republican Party	29
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		40

Kansas House of Representatives

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	40
	Republican Party	85
	Independent	0
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		125

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Kansas Party Control: 1992-2024
No Democratic trifectas  •  Sixteen years of Republican trifectas

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D
Senate	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

2022

See also: Kansas' 4th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Kansas District 4

Incumbent Ron Estes defeated Bob Hernandez in the general election for U.S. House Kansas District 4 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ron Estes (R)	63.3	144,889
		Bob Hernandez (D)	36.7	83,851

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 228,740
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kyle Jacobs (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4

Bob Hernandez advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bob Hernandez	100.0	42,222

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 42,222
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4

Incumbent Ron Estes advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ron Estes	100.0	102,915

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2020

See also: Kansas' 4th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Kansas District 4

Incumbent Ron Estes defeated Laura Lombard in the general election for U.S. House Kansas District 4 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ron Estes (R)	63.7	203,432
		Laura Lombard (D)	36.3	116,166

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 319,598
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4

Laura Lombard advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Laura Lombard	100.0	35,437

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,437
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4

Incumbent Ron Estes advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ron Estes	100.0	87,877

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2018

See also: Kansas' 4th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Kansas District 4

Incumbent Ron Estes defeated James Thompson in the general election for U.S. House Kansas District 4 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ron Estes (R)	59.4	144,248
		James Thompson (D)	40.6	98,445

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 242,693
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4

James Thompson defeated Laura Lombard in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Thompson	65.2	20,261
		Laura Lombard	34.8	10,797

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 31,058
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4

Incumbent Ron Estes defeated Ron M. Estes in the Republican primary for U.S. House Kansas District 4 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ron Estes	81.4	57,522
	Submit photo	Ron M. Estes	18.6	13,159

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 70,681
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See also

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Footnotes

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Kansas' current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Roger Marshall (R)

Jerry Moran (R)

Representatives

District 1

Tracey Mann (R)

District 2

Derek Schmidt (R)

District 3

Sharice Davids (D)

District 4

Ron Estes (R)

Republican Party (5)

Democratic Party (1)

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