Kansas's 5th congressional district facts for kids
The Kansas's 5th congressional district was a special area in Kansas that had its own representative in the United States Congress. This district helped make sure people from that part of Kansas had a voice in the national government. It existed for a long time, from 1885 until 1993.
Where Was This District?
This district covered a large area in Kansas. It included some of the southern parts near the big city of Wichita. It also stretched to include the city of Pittsburg. Most of the land in the district was rural, meaning it had many farms and open spaces rather than big cities.
Who Represented the District?
A "representative" is a person elected by the people in a district to speak for them in the U.S. Congress. Here is a list of the people who represented Kansas's 5th congressional district:
Member | Political Party | Years in Office | |
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The 5th District was created on March 4, 1885. | |||
![]() John A. Anderson |
Republican | March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1891 | |
![]() John Davis |
Populist | March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1895 | |
![]() William A. Calderhead |
Republican | March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897 | |
William D. Vincent | Populist | March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1899 | |
![]() William A. Calderhead |
Republican | March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1911 | |
Rollin R. Rees | Republican | March 4, 1911 – March 3, 1913 | |
Guy T. Helvering | Democratic | March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1919 | |
![]() James G. Strong |
Republican | March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1933 | |
![]() William A. Ayres |
Democratic | March 4, 1933 – August 22, 1934 | This representative was moved from another district. He left office to work for the Federal Trade Commission. |
The seat was empty from August 22, 1934, to January 3, 1935. | |||
![]() John M. Houston |
Democratic | January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1943 | |
![]() Clifford R. Hope |
Republican | January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1957 | This representative was moved from another district. |
James F. Breeding | Democratic | January 3, 1957 – January 3, 1963 | |
![]() Joe Skubitz |
Republican | January 3, 1963 – December 31, 1978 | He left office before his term ended. |
The seat was empty from December 31, 1978, to January 3, 1979. | |||
![]() Bob Whittaker |
Republican | January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1991 | |
![]() Dick Nichols |
Republican | January 3, 1991 – January 3, 1993 | This representative's district boundaries were changed. He tried to run in the new district but did not win. |
The 5th District was eliminated on January 3, 1993. |
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