United States congressional delegations from Kansas facts for kids
This article is about the people who represent Kansas in the United States Congress. These representatives work in Washington, D.C., to make laws for the country and speak up for the people of Kansas.
Kansas sends two people to the United States Senate and four people to the United States House of Representatives. These people are called senators and representatives.
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What is the United States Senate?
The United States Senate is one of the two parts of the U.S. Congress. Each state, no matter how big or small, gets two senators. This means Kansas always has two senators representing it. Senators serve for six years, and their terms are staggered so that not all senators are up for election at the same time.
Kansas Senators Today
Currently, Kansas is represented by two senators:
- Pat Roberts (Republican Party)
- Jerry Moran (Republican Party)
They work in Washington, D.C., to represent the interests of Kansas citizens.
What is the United States House of Representatives?
The United States House of Representatives is the other part of the U.S. Congress. The number of representatives each state gets depends on its population. States with more people have more representatives. Kansas currently has four representatives. These representatives serve for two years.
How Kansas's Representatives Changed Over Time
When Kansas first became a state, it only had one representative. As the state grew, it gained more representatives.
- From 1859 to 1873, Kansas had 1 representative.
- From 1873 to 1883, Kansas had 3 representatives.
- From 1883 to 1893, Kansas had 7 representatives.
- From 1893 to 1933, Kansas had 8 representatives.
- From 1933 to 1943, Kansas had 7 representatives.
- From 1943 to 1963, Kansas had 6 representatives.
- From 1963 to 1993, Kansas had 5 representatives.
- From 1993 to today, Kansas has 4 representatives.
This number can change after the U.S. Census, which counts the population every ten years.
Kansas Representatives Today
Kansas is divided into four areas called congressional districts. Each district elects one representative to the House.
- 1st District: Roger Marshall (Republican Party)
- 2nd District: Steve Watkins (Republican Party)
- 3rd District: Sharice Davids (Democratic Party)
- 4th District: Ron Estes (Republican Party)
These representatives work to pass laws and help their local communities in Kansas.
Delegates from Kansas Territory
Before Kansas became a state in 1861, it was a territory. Territories could send a "delegate" to the House of Representatives. This delegate could speak and introduce bills, but they could not vote on laws.
Here are the delegates who represented Kansas Territory:
| Congress | Delegate |
|---|---|
| 33rd (1853–1854) |
John Wilkins Whitfield (D) |
| 34th (1855–1856) |
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| 35th (1857–1858) |
Marcus Junius Parrott (R) |
| 36th (1859–1860) |
Former Members of Congress from Kansas
Many people have served Kansas in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate over the years. Here are some who are still living:
Former U.S. Representatives from Kansas
As of June 2019, seventeen former members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas are still alive.
| Representative | Years in Office | District | Date of Birth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Dole | 1961–1969 | 6th (1961–1963) 1st (1963–1969) |
July 22, 1923 |
| Martha Keys | 1975–1979 | 2nd | August 10, 1930 |
| Dan Glickman | 1977–1995 | 4th | November 27, 1944 |
| Bob Whittaker | 1979–1991 | 5th | September 18, 1939 |
| Pat Roberts | 1981–1997 | 1st | April 20, 1936 |
| Jim Slattery | 1983–1995 | 2nd | August 4, 1948 |
| Sam Brownback | 1995–1996 | 2nd | September 12, 1956 |
| Todd Tiahrt | 1995–2011 | 4th | June 15, 1951 |
| Jim Ryun | 1996–2007 | 2nd | April 29, 1947 |
| Vince Snowbarger | 1997–1999 | 3rd | September 16, 1949 |
| Jerry Moran | 1997–2011 | 1st | May 29, 1954 |
| Dennis Moore | 1999–2011 | 3rd | November 8, 1945 |
| Nancy Boyda | 2007–2009 | 2nd | August 2, 1955 |
| Lynn Jenkins | 2009–2019 | 2nd | June 10, 1963 |
| Tim Huelskamp | 2011–2017 | 1st | November 11, 1968 |
| Mike Pompeo | 2011–2017 | 4th | December 30, 1963 |
| Kevin Yoder | 211–2019 | 3rd | January 8, 1976 |
Former U.S. Senators from Kansas
As of April 2015, four former U.S. Senators from Kansas are still alive.
| Senator | Years in Office | Class | Date of Birth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Dole | 1969–1996 | 3 | July 22, 1923 |
| Nancy Kassebaum | 1978–1997 | 2 | July 29, 1932 |
| Sheila Frahm | 1996 | 3 | March 22, 1945 |
| Sam Brownback | 1996–2011 | 3 | September 12, 1956 |
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