Kansas Campaign Finance Overview
Kansas ranks 44th among all U.S. states and territories in total federal campaign fundraising for the 2024 election cycle. Federal candidates from Kansas raised a combined $15.9M and spent $14.5M during this period. The state is home to 17 federal candidates who filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Individual donors from Kansas ZIP codes contributed $99.9M across 538 ZIP codes tracked in FEC filings, making the state a significant source of political contributions nationwide.
Party Breakdown in Kansas
| Party | Candidates | Total Raised | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 7 | $6.7M | 42.4% |
| Republicans | 10 | $9.2M | 57.6% |
Republican candidates in Kansas outraised their Democratic counterparts by $2.4M, reflecting the state's fundraising dynamics in the 2024 cycle.
Office Breakdown: Senate vs House
| Office | Candidates | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | 0 | $0 |
| House | 17 | $15.9M |
Top 10 Fundraising Candidates in Kansas
| Rank | Candidate | Party | Office | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davids, Sharice | DEM | House | $6.0M |
| 2 | Estes, Ron | REP | House | $2.3M |
| 3 | Reddy, Prasanth Dr. | REP | House | $1.9M |
| 4 | Mann, Tracey Robert | REP | House | $1.5M |
| 5 | Schmidt, Derek | REP | House | $1.3M |
| 6 | Laturner, Jake | REP | House | $924K |
| 7 | Kahrs, Jeff | REP | House | $490K |
| 8 | Tiffany, Shawn | REP | House | $478K |
| 9 | Boyda, Nancy E | DEM | House | $245K |
| 10 | Boyda, Nancy E | DEM | House | $245K |
Top Donor ZIP Codes in Kansas
| ZIP Code | City | Total Donated |
|---|---|---|
| 67220 | Wichita | $45.9M |
| 67206 | Wichita | $4.8M |
| 66208 | Prairie Village | $3.6M |
| 66206 | Leawood | $1.6M |
| 66224 | Overland Park | $1.5M |
| 66211 | Leawood | $1.4M |
| 66061 | Olathe | $1.4M |
| 66205 | Fairway | $1.4M |
| 66049 | Lawrence | $1.3M |
| 66207 | Overland Park | $1.3M |
The wealthiest donor ZIP code in Kansas is 67220 in Wichita, where individual donors contributed $45.9M to federal campaigns.
Fundraising vs Spending
Across all federal candidates in Kansas, total spending reached $14.5M against $15.9M raised, representing a 92% burn rate. Candidates in this state retained a portion of their fundraising for future use or reserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money was raised by federal candidates in Kansas in 2024?
Federal candidates from Kansas raised a combined $15.9M during the 2024 election cycle, ranking the state 44th out of all U.S. states and territories. This includes 7 Democratic and 10 Republican candidates who filed with the FEC.
Which candidate raised the most money in Kansas?
The top fundraiser in Kansas was Davids, Sharice, who raised $6.0M running for House as a DEM candidate.
What ZIP code in Kansas donates the most to political campaigns?
ZIP code 67220 in Wichita, Kansas is the top-donating ZIP code with $45.9M in individual contributions to federal campaigns.
Do Democrats or Republicans raise more money in Kansas?
Republicans outraise Democrats in Kansas, with Republican candidates collecting $9.2M (57.6%) compared to $6.7M (42.4%) for Democrats.
Methodology
All data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings for the 2024 election cycle. Candidate totals reflect money raised and spent as reported in official FEC filings. Donor ZIP code totals are based on itemized individual contribution records where the donor's residence is in Kansas. Party classifications reflect the candidate's FEC filing designation.