Party registration by demographic can tell us a lot about voters – what issues they find important, when they vote, how they vote, where they ...
Geographic variation in voter churn rate
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2022 - Deep Dive, Demographics, Turnout
Takeaways From Record Turnout for Kansas Primary Election
Kansas primary elections are usually quiet, sleepy affairs, drawing very little attention – even in Kansas. But this year, the state primary garnered national attention, ...
July 26, 2022 - Deep Dive, Turnout
Vote by Mail Down, But In-Person Early Voting Brisk For Kansas Primary
Although there is no tried-and-true formula, early voting participation can serve as a barometer to gauge interest and potential turnout for an upcoming election, at ...
June 7, 2022 - Demographics, News
Overcounts, Undercounts May be Issue With Census Data
The accuracy of the decennial census is of utmost importance to every American citizen. It is through this data that government funds are allocated for ...
April 25, 2022 - Deep Dive, Demographics, News
The Data Are In!
Great news – the American Community Survey Data have been released by the U.S. Census Bureau, and have been fully integrated into all dashboards at ...
February 28, 2022 - Deep Dive, Demographics, Turnout
Black History Month, Data, and Voter Registration
As we conclude Black History Month, it is important to recognize and honor Black Americans who have significantly contributed to our nation’s fabric and culture, ...
January 6, 2022 - Demographics, News
Census Bureau Delays Release of American Community Survey Data
Normally this time of year, Kansas Voting Data would be updating census information based on the American Community Survey, released in December every five years. ...
November 17, 2021 - Demographics
Native American Heritage Month: A Time to Acknowledge Our Common History
Across the nation, November is celebrated as Native American Heritage Month, a time designated for the recognition and celebration of the significant contributions the first ...
September 29, 2021 - Uncategorized
The Importance of Getting it Right: The Redistricting Process
The redistricting process continues, but if history is to serve as our guide, it is far from over. In the 2010 cycle the legislature could ...
August 31, 2021 - Demographics
Kansas Population Shifts Must Be Reflected in Redistricting
The good news for Kansas is that the state gained in population, by about 3%, according to the most recent census data. This means the ...