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Kansas state legislative districts
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There are 165 seats in the Kansas Legislature. The entirety of the Kansas House of Representatives, 125 seats, are up for election every two years. The remaining 40 seats, the entirety of the Kansas State Senate, are up for election every four years.
Chambers
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Senate
The Kansas Senate is the upper house of the Kansas Legislature. It is composed of 40 Senators representing an equal amount of districts.
As of the 2020 Census, Kansas state senators represented an average of 73,522 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 71,595 residents.
Qualifications
Section 4 of Article 2 of the Kansas Constitution states, "During the time that any person is a candidate for nomination or election to the legislature and during the term of each legislator, such candidate or legislator shall be and remain a qualified elector who resides in his or her district."[1]
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Kansas State Legislature, the governor is responsible for appointing a replacement, and a special election is held if the vacancy occurs before May 1 of the second year of the officeholder's term. If the vacancy occurs after or on May 1 of the officeholder's second year, the governor is responsible for appointing a replacement, and that person serves out the rest of the term.[2][3][4]
See sources: Kansas Stat. Ann. §25-3903 and Kansas Stat. Ann. §25-312
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[5] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $86.66/session day | $166/day |
Districts
These are links to every district in the Kansas State Senate.
House
The Kansas House of Representatives is the lower house of the Kansas Legislature. It is composed of 125 Representatives, each representing one constituency.
As of the 2020 Census, Kansas state representatives represented an average of 23,527 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 22,911 residents.
Qualifications
Section 4 of Article 2 of the Kansas Constitution states, "During the time that any person is a candidate for nomination or election to the legislature and during the term of each legislator, such candidate or legislator shall be and remain a qualified elector who resides in his or her district."[6]
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Kansas State Legislature, the governor is responsible for appointing a replacement, and a special election is held if the vacancy occurs before May 1 of the second year of the officeholder's term. If the vacancy occurs after or on May 1 of the officeholder's second year, the governor is responsible for appointing a replacement, and that person serves out the rest of the term.[7][8][9]
See sources: Kansas Stat. Ann. §25-3903 and Kansas Stat. Ann. §25-312
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[10] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $86.66/session day | $166/day |
Districts
These are links to every district in the Kansas House of Representatives.
Redistricting
In Kansas, the state legislature draws both congressional and state legislative district lines. Redistricting plans are subject to veto by the governor. State legislative district maps must be submitted for final approval to the Kansas Supreme Court, which must determine whether the maps are constitutional. If the court rules that the maps violate the law, the state legislature may attempt to draw the lines again. There are no such provisions in place for congressional redistricting.[11]
In 2002, Kansas adopted guidelines for congressional and state legislative redistricting. These guidelines ask that "both congressional and state legislative districts be contiguous, as compact as possible, and recognize and consider communities of common 'social, cultural, racial, ethnic, and economic' interests." In addition, these guidelines stipulate that state legislative districts should "preserve existing political subdivisions and avoid contests between incumbents to the extent possible." Congressional districts should "preserve whole counties and maintain the core of existing districts where possible." The state legislature may amend these guidelines at its discretion.[11]
Kansas enacted legislative district boundaries on May 18, 2022, when the Kansas Supreme Court unanimously upheld the validity of the legislative districts that Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) signed into law on April 15, 2022.[12][13] Both chambers of the legislature passed the redistricting legislation on March 30, 2022, after a joint House-Senate conference committee had developed it.[14] The Kansas House of Representatives approved the legislative boundaries, 83-40, and the State Senate approved them, 29-11.[14]After Kelly signed the maps, Andrew Bahl and Rafael Garcia of the Topeka Capital-Journal wrote, "The state Senate and House maps were mildly contested in the Legislature, particularly in the Senate where the map will create a fourth, Democrat-leaning district in Topeka and Lawrence."[15]
Senate elections
Kansas state senators serve four-year terms, with the whole chamber up for election every four years. Kansas holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2024
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2024
Elections for the Kansas State Senate took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was August 6, 2024. The filing deadline was June 3, 2024.
In the 2024 elections, the Republicans increased their majority from 29-11 to 31-9.
| Kansas State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 5, 2024 | After November 6, 2024 | |
| Democratic Party | 11 | 9 | |
| Republican Party | 29 | 31 | |
| Total | 40 | 40 | |
2020
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2020
Elections for the office of Kansas State Senate took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for August 4, 2020. The filing deadline was June 1, 2020.
In the 2020 elections, there was no change in the partisan balance of the Kansas State Senate.
| Kansas State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 11 | 11 | |
| Republican Party | 29 | 29 | |
| Total | 40 | 40 | |
2016
- See also: Kansas State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Kansas State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016. All 40 seats in the Kansas State Senate were up for election in 2016.
Heading into the election, Republicans held a 32-8 majority. Republicans lost one seat in the election, giving them a 31-9 majority.
| Kansas State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 8 | 9 | |
| Republican Party | 32 | 31 | |
| Total | 40 | 40 | |
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2012
Elections for the office of Kansas State Senate took place in 2012. The primary election was held on August 7, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was June 11, 2012. A total of 40 seats were up for election.[16]. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 32-8 majority. Republicans lost one seat in the election, giving them a 31-9 majority.
The table below details the 10 districts with the smallest margin of victory in the November 6 general election in 2012.
2008
Elections for the office of Kansas State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 5, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. All 40 seats were up for election in 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $5,535,999. The top 10 contributors were:[17]
2004
Elections for the office of Kansas State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 3, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. All 40 seats were up for election in 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $4,776,522. The top 10 contributors were:[18]
2000
Elections for the office of Kansas State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 1, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. All 40 seats were up for election in 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $3,605,370. The top 10 contributors were:[19]
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House elections
Kansas state representatives serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. Kansas holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2026
Elections for the Kansas House of Representatives will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026.
2024
Elections for the Kansas House of Representatives took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was August 6, 2024. The filing deadline was June 3, 2024.
In the 2024 elections, Republicans increased their majority from 85-40 to 88-37.
| Kansas House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2024 | After November 6, 2024 | |
| Democratic Party | 40 | 37 | |
| Republican Party | 85 | 88 | |
| Total | 125 | 125 | |
2022
Elections for the Kansas House of Representatives took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for August 2, 2022. The filing deadline was June 1, 2022.
Heading into the 2022 elections, Republicans had an 86-39 majority in the Kansas House of Representatives. Republicans lost one seat in the election, giving the party an 85-40 majority in the chamber.
| Kansas House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 8, 2022 | After November 9, 2022 | |
| Democratic Party | 39 | 40 | |
| Republican Party | 86 | 85 | |
| Total | 125 | 125 | |
2020
Elections for the office of Kansas House of Representatives took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for August 4, 2020. The filing deadline was June 1, 2020.
In the 2020 elections, Republicans increased their majority in the Kansas House of Representatives from 84–41 to 86–39.
| Kansas House of Representatives | |||
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| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 41 | 39 | |
| Republican Party | 84 | 86 | |
| Total | 125 | 125 | |
2018
Elections for the Kansas House of Representatives took place in 2018. The closed primary election took place on August 7, 2018, and the general election was held on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2018.
In the 2018 elections, there was no change in the partisan balance of the Kansas House of Representatives.
| Kansas House of Representatives | |||
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| Party | As of November 6, 2018 | After November 7, 2018 | |
| Democratic Party | 40 | 40 | |
| Republican Party | 85 | 85 | |
| Total | 125 | 125 | |
2016
Elections for the Kansas House of Representatives were held in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016. All 125 seats in the Kansas House of Representatives were up for election in 2016.
Heading into the election, Republicans held a 97-28 majority. Republicans lost 12 seats in the election, giving them a 85-40 majority.
| Kansas House of Representatives | |||
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| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 28 | 40 | |
| Republican Party | 97 | 85 | |
| Total | 125 | 125 | |
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2014Elections for the Kansas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. All 125 House seats were up for election in 2014. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 93-32 majority. Republicans gained four seats in the election, giving them a 97-28 majority.
2012Elections for the office of Kansas House of Representatives took place in 2012. The primary election was held on August 7, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was June 10, 2012. All 125 House seats were up for election in 2012. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 92-33 majority. No partisan change occurred in the election.
2010Elections for the office of Kansas House of Representatives took place in 2010. The primary election was held on August 3, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was June 10, 2010. All 125 House seats were up for election in 2010. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 76-49 majority. Republicans gained 16 seats in the election, giving them a 92-33 majority.
2008Elections for the office of Kansas House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 5, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. All 125 House seats were up for election in 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $5,220,801. The top 10 contributors were:[21]
2006Elections for the office of Kansas House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 1, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. All 125 House seats were up for election in 2006. During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $5,076,645. The top 10 contributors were:[22]
2004Elections for the office of Kansas House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 3, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. All 125 House seats were up for election in 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $3,971,642. The top 10 contributors were:[23]
2002Elections for the office of Kansas House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 6, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. All 125 House seats were up for election in 2002. During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $3,706,577. The top 10 contributors were:[24]
2000Elections for the office of Kansas House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 1, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. All 125 House seats were up for election in 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $2,703,984. The top 10 contributors were:[25]
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District maps
State Senate
State House
See also
- State legislature
- Kansas State Legislature
- Kansas State Senate
- Kansas House of Representatives
- List of Kansas state legislative elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Kansas Bar Association, "The Constitution," accessed May 21, 2025
- ↑ Kansas Legislature, "2022 Statute," accessed August 9, 2023 (Statute 25-3903, Kansas Statutes)
- ↑ Kansas Legislature, "2022 Statute," accessed August 9, 2023 (Statute 25-312, Kansas Statutes)
- ↑ Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes, "25-321. Vacancy in state senate and house of representatives; tenure of office of person appointed to fill vacancy," accessed February 2, 2024
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ Kansas Bar Association, "The Constitution," accessed May 21, 2025
- ↑ Kansas Legislature, "2022 Statute," accessed August 9, 2023 (Statute 25-3903, Kansas Statutes)
- ↑ Kansas Legislature, "2022 Statute," accessed August 9, 2023 (Statute 25-312, Kansas Statutes)
- ↑ Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes, "25-321. Vacancy in state senate and house of representatives; tenure of office of person appointed to fill vacancy," accessed February 2, 2024
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 All About Redistricting, "Kansas," accessed April 28, 2015
- ↑ Kansas Supreme Court, "In the Matter of the Petition of DEREK SCHMIDT, Attorney General, to Determine the Validity of Substitute for Senate Bill 563," May 18, 2022
- ↑ Kansas, Office of the Governor, "Governor Laura Kelly Signs Redistricting Maps for State House, Senate, Board of Education," April 15, 2022
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Kansas Legislature, "Sub SB563," accessed April 19, 2022
- ↑ Topeka Capital-Journal, "Kansas governor signs new legislative, board of education maps, with legal challenge possible," April 16, 2022
- ↑ fec.gov, "2012 Primary Dates and Candidate Filing Deadlines," accessed August 19, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kansas 2008 Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kansas 2004 Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kansas 2000 Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kansas 2010 - Candidates," accessed August 19, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kansas 2008 - Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kansas 2006 - Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kansas 2004 - Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kansas 2002 - Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kansas 2000 - Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
