Donald Trump is expected to win the reliably Republican Kansas and its 6 electoral votes. The state last voted for a Democratic presidential candidate in 1964.
Senator Jerry Moran (Republican) is up for re-election and is expect to win.
Kansas Political Facts
Governor: Sam Brownback (Republican) – Current Term: 2015 – 2019
Senators:
U.S. Representatives: # of Representatives: 4
Electoral Votes: 6
Poll Hours – November 8th, 2016:
- Polls Open: 7 a.m.
- Polls Close: 7 p.m.
- Kansas Voting Information
- Notes: Counties are given the discretion to open polls prior to 7 a.m. or close polls after 7 p.m.[20]
Past Kansas Presidential Election Results
| Year | Democratic Candidate | % of Vote | Republican Candidate | % of Vote | ||
| 2012 | Obama | 38% | Romney | 60% |
| 2008 | Obama | 42% | McCain | 57% |
| 2004 | Kerry | 37% | Bush | 62% |
| 2000 | Gore | 37% | Bush | 58% |
| 1996 | Clinton | 36% | Dole | 54% |
| 1992 | Clinton | 34% | Bush | 39% |
| 1988 | Dukakis | 43% | Bush | 56% |
| 1984 | Mondale | 33% | Reagan | 66% |
| 1980 | Carter | 33% | Reagan | 58% |
| 1976 | Carter | 45% | Ford | 53% |
| 1972 | McGovern | 30% | Nixon | 68% |
| 1968 | Humphrey | 35% | Nixon | 55% |
| 1964 | Johnson | 54% | Goldwater | 45% |
| 1960 | Kennedy | 39% | Nixon | 60% |
Kansas State Facts
Population (2010 census): 2,853,118
Population Rank By State: 34
Population Growth Estimate (2010-2014): 1.8%
Capital: Topeka
Largest City: Wichita
State Nickname: Sunflower State; Jayhawk State
