Kansas's 2nd Senate district explained

State:Kansas
District:2
Chamber:Senate
Representative:Marci Francisco
Party:Democratic
Residence:Lawrence
Percent White:83
Percent Black:3
Percent Hispanic:5
Percent Asian:5
Percent Native American:1
Percent Other Race:3
Population:86,298[1]
Population Year:2018

Kansas's 2nd Senate district is one of 40 districts in the Kansas Senate. It has been represented by Democrat Marci Francisco since 2005.[2]

Geography

District 2 is based in Lawrence, covering the University of Kansas and much of the city's downtown in Douglas County, as well as most of Jefferson County to the north.[3]

The district is located entirely within Kansas's 2nd congressional district, and overlaps with the 10th, 44th, 45th, 46th, and 47th districts of the Kansas House of Representatives.[4]

Recent election results

Federal and statewide results

YearOfficeResults[5] [6]
2020PresidentBiden 67.1 – 30.6%
2018GovernorKelly 72.9 – 21.5%
2016PresidentClinton 61.3 – 31.3%
2012PresidentObama 60.1 – 37.4%

Notes and References

  1. Web site: State Senate District 2, KS. Census Reporter. August 6, 2020.
  2. Web site: Senator Marci Francisco. Kansas State Legislature. August 6, 2020.
  3. Web site: Senate District 2 . Kansas State Legislature. August 6, 2020.
  4. Web site: How do counties, House districts, and legislative districts all overlap?. David Jarman. Daily Kos. August 6, 2020.
  5. Web site: Daily Kos Elections Statewide Results by LD. Daily Kos. October 17, 2020.
  6. Web site: 2020 Presidential by Legislative District & Most Recent Election Result. CNalysis. June 9, 2021.