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
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.