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Kansas

State government overview

The governor of Kansas is Laura Kelly (Democratic), in office since January 2019. In Congress, Kansas is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 4 representatives. The Kansas Legislature has a 40-seat Senate and a 125-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.

Governor of Kansas

Laura Kelly

Democratic · In office since January 2019

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Source: National Governors Association

Kansas in Congress

5 Republicans, 1 Democrat

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

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Kansas Legislature

Senate · 40 seats
31 Republican, 9 Democratic
House of Representatives · 125 seats
88 Republican, 37 Democratic
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2,947,197
Population
$74,275
Median income
3.9%
Unemployment
37.4
Median age

Education

High school or higher92.0%
Bachelor's or higher35.6%
Graduate or professional13.4%

Housing

Median home value$217,200
Median rent$1,060
Homeownership rate67.2%
11.3%
Poverty rate
$40,978
Per capita income
66.1%
Labor participation

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)

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