United States House of Representatives elections in Kansas, 2014
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The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Kansas was held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 to elect the four U.S. Representatives from the state of Kansas, one from each of the state's four congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the elections of other federal and state offices, including the 2014 Kansas gubernatorial election.
Overview
United States House of Representatives elections in Kansas, 2014[1] | |||||
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Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– | |
Republican | 540,756 | 62.73% | 4 | - | |
Democratic | 311,530 | 36.14% | 0 | - | |
Libertarian | 9,791 | 1.14% | 0 | - | |
Totals | 862,077 | 100.00% | 4 | — | |
District 1
Republican Tim Huelskamp has represented the district since being elected in 2010. Huelskamp was re-elected in 2012 with 100% of the vote, as no candidate filed to run against him.
Alan LaPolice, a former school administrator, lost against incumbent Huelskamp in the Republican primary. Jim Sherow, city co-commissioner and former Mayor of Manhattan, successfully received the Democratic nomination, defeating Bryan Whitney, a member of the 2013 class of Wichita State University who hardly campaigned.
Unlike the other three congressional districts in Kansas, none of the candidates received endorsements from the local Kansas Farm Bureau and Kansas Livestock Association. The president of the Farm Bureau described this inability to endorse candidates as "reflect[ing] views at the grassroots level."[2]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Declared
- Tim Huelskamp, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Alan LaPolice, former school administrator[3]
- Withdrew
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Tim Huelskamp |
Alan LaPolice |
Undecided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Remington Research Group | July 29, 2014 | 1,539 | ± 3.7% | 50% | 29% | 21% |
The Polling Company^ | June 2014 | 400 | ± 4.2% | 62% | 12% | 26% |
- ^ Poll for the Tim Huelskamp campaign
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tim Huelskamp | 42,847 | 54.9 | |
Republican | Alan LaPolice | 35,108 | 45 | |
Total votes | 77,955 | 100 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Declared
- Jim Sherow, history professor at Kansas State University and former Mayor of Manhattan[7][8]
- Bryan Whitney, college student[8]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Jim Sherow | 8,209 | 65.6 | |
Democratic | Bryan R. Whitney | 4,293 | 34.3 | |
Total votes | 12,502 | 100 | ||
General election
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Tim Huelskamp (Incumbent) | 138,764 | 67.97 | |
Democratic | James Sherow | 65,397 | 32.03 | |
Total votes | 204,161 | 100 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
District 2
Republican Lynn Jenkins has represented the district since being elected in 2008.
Family law attorney Margie Wakefield is running for the Democratic nomination.[10][11] 6th grade life science teacher Chris Clemmons is running as a Libertarian.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Declared
- Lynn Jenkins, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Joshua Joel Tucker, computer systems analyst and conservative activist[12]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Lynn Jenkins | 41,850 | 69.1 | |
Republican | Joshua Joel Tucker | 18,680 | 30.8 | |
Total votes | 60,530 | 100 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Declared
- Margie Wakefield, former congressional aide, Douglas County Democratic Chair, and attorney[10]
Libertarian primary
Candidates
- Declared
- Chris Clemmons
General election
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Lynn Jenkins (R) |
Margie Wakefield (D) |
Chris Clemmons (L) |
Undecided |
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Tarrance Group^ | October 18–20, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 49% | 37% | 6% | 8% |
Anzalone Liszt Grove* | October 3–6, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 48% | 43% | — | 9% |
Anzalone Liszt Grove* | July 20–22, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 49% | 42% | — | 9% |
Anzalone Liszt Grove* | October 7–9, 2013 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 49% | 39% | — | 12% |
- ^ Poll for the Lynn Jenkins campaign
- * Poll for the Margie Wakefield campaign
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Lynn Jenkins (Incumbent) | 128,742 | 57.04 | |
Democratic | Margie Wakefield | 87,153 | 38.62 | |
Libertarian | Christopher Clemmons | 9,791 | 4.34 | |
Total votes | 225,686 | 100 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
District 3
Republican Kevin Yoder has represented the district since being elected in 2010.
Former State Senator Kelly Kultala is running for the Democrats.[13]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Declared
- Kevin Yoder, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Declared
- Kelly Kultala, former State Senator and nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2010[13]
- Reggie Marselus[13]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Kelly Kultala | 14,189 | 68.5 | |
Democratic | Reginald "Reggie" Marselus | 6,524 | 31.4 | |
Total votes | 20,713 | 100 | ||
General election
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Kevin Yoder (R) |
Kelly Kultala (D) |
Other | Undecided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lake Research* | May 12–15, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 42% | 34% | — | 16% |
- * Internal poll for the Kelly Kultala campaign
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Kevin Yoder (Incumbent) | 134,493 | 60.02 | |
Democratic | Kelly Kultala | 89,584 | 39.98 | |
Total votes | 224,077 | 100 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
District 4
Republican Mike Pompeo has represented the district since being elected in 2010. Former Congressman Todd Tiahrt, who represented the district from 1995 until he gave up the seat in 2010 to unsuccessfully run for the U.S. Senate, challenged Pompeo in the Republican primary.[14]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Declared
- Mike Pompeo, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Todd Tiahrt, former U.S. Representative and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2010[14]
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Mike Pompeo |
Todd Tiahrt |
Undecided |
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CMA Strategies^ | July 21–23, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 45% | 26% | 29% |
SurveyUSA | July 17–21, 2014 | 671 | ± 3.9% | 46% | 39% | 16% |
SurveyUSA | June 16–18, 2014 | 534 | ± 4.3% | 51% | 34% | 16% |
- ^ Internal poll for the Mike Pompeo campaign
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Mike Pompeo | 43,564 | 62.6 | |
Republican | Todd Tiahrt | 25,977 | 37.3 | |
Total votes | 69,541 | 100 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Declared
- Perry Schuckman
General election
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Mike Pompeo (Incumbent) | 138,757 | 66.66 | |
Democratic | Perry Schuckman | 69,396 | 33.34 | |
Total votes | 208,153 | 100 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
References
- ↑ http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/
- ↑ Clarkin, Mary. "July 11, 2014". Retrieved July 15, 2014.
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ignored (help) - ↑ "Clyde resident says he'll challenge Huelskamp in 1st District". The Topeka Capital-Journal. January 30, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ↑ Brooks, Kelton (January 8, 2014). "Roth to run against Huelskamp". Garden City Telegram. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ↑ Green, John (May 23, 2014). "Roth withdraws from 1st District race". The Hutchinson News. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "2014 Primary Election Official Vote Totals" (PDF). Kansas Secretary of State. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ↑ Dulle, Brian (February 14, 2014). "Former Manhattan mayor declares candidacy for congress". Kansas First News. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- 1 2 Hancock, Peter (March 15, 2014). "Second Democrat announces in 1st District". Lawrence Journal-World. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 "Kansas Secretary of State 2014 General Election" (PDF). Kansas Secretary of State. November 4, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- 1 2 Hudson, Kion (8 October 2013). "A Kansas Democrat Is Throwing Her Hat Into The Congressional Ring". WIBW. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
- ↑ Rothschild, Scott (15 July 2013). "Lawrence attorney Wakefield may challenge Jenkins in U.S. House race". Lawrence Journal-World. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
- ↑ Rothschild, Scott (June 2, 2014). "Jenkins draws GOP opponent as candidate fields take shape". Lawrence Journal-World. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- 1 2 3 Helling, Dave (20 January 2014). "Second Democrat to enter race for U.S. House in Kansas' 3rd District". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- 1 2 Kraske, Steve (May 29, 2014). "Todd Tiahrt will run for his old seat in Congress". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved May 29, 2014.