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{{USState

|name=Kansas

|name=Kansas

|flag=Kansas_State_Flag.gif

|flag=Flag of Kansas.png

|motto="[[Ad astra per aspera]]" (To the Stars Through Difficulties)

|motto="[[Ad astra per aspera]]" (To the Stars Through Difficulties)

|nick=The [[Sunflower]] State

|nick=The [[Sunflower]] State

|capital=Topeka

|capital=Topeka

|language=English

|language=English

|governor=Sam Brownback

|governor=Laura Kelly

|gparty=Republican

|gparty=Democratic

|senator2=Jerry Moran

|s1party=Republican

|s1phone=(202) 224-6521

|s1email=http://moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=e-mail-jerry Contact Info Jerry Moran's office

|s2party=Republican

|s2party=Republican

|s2phone=(202) 224-6521

|s2phone=(202) 224-4774

|s2email=http://moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=e-mail-jerry Contact

|s2email=https://www.marshall.senate.gov/ Contact Info Roger Marshall's office

|senator1=Pat Roberts

|population=2,920,000 (2020)

|date=January 29, 1861 (34th)

|s1phone=(202) 224-4774

|date=January 29, 1861

}}

}}

'''Kansas''' is a Midwestern state which became the 34th state admitted to the Union on January 29, 1861. Its capital is [[Topeka]], and its largest cities are, in order, [[Wichita]], Overland Park, and Kansas City. The name ''Kansas'' comes from a Sioux word meaning "people of the south wind."  Its most prominent state college is the [[University of Kansas]], long a basketball powerhouse.

'''Kansas''' is a Midwestern state which became the 34th state admitted to the Union on January 29, 1861. Its capital is [[Topeka]], and its largest cities are, in order, [[Wichita]], Overland Park, and Kansas City. The name ''Kansas'' comes from a Sioux word meaning "people of the south wind."  Its most prominent state college is the [[University of Kansas]], long a basketball powerhouse.

==Politics==

==Politics==

Kansas is a reliable example of a conservative state, having voted for the [[Republican]] candidate in every Presidential election since 1968. Their federal delegation is entirely Republican, [[Pat Roberts]] and [[Sam Brownback]], are Republicans. Pat Roberts' current term of office is up in 2008. However, the state had a Democratic governor, Kathleen Sebelius, from 2003 until 2009. The past ten Governors have alternated between Republican and Democrats, which shows the independent nature of Kansans in politics going back to pre-statehood. Kansas has a rich history of influence on the Republican party going back to [[William Allen White]] to [[Bob Dole]].

Kansas is a reliable example of a conservative state, having voted for the [[Republican]] candidate in every Presidential election since 1968. Their federal delegation is mostly Republican, Senators [[Jerry Moran]] and [[Roger Marshall]], are Republicans. However, the state had a Democratic governor, Kathleen Sebelius, from 2003 until 2009, and elected a new Democratic governor in 2018. The past ten Governors have alternated between Republicans and Democrats, which shows the independent nature of Kansans in politics going back to pre-statehood. Kansas has a rich history of influence on the Republican party going back to [[William Allen White]] to [[Bob Dole]].

==Elected Officials==

==Elected Officials==

===Federal===

===Federal===

*Sen. [[Jerry Moran]] (R)

*Sen. [[Jerry Moran]] (R)

*Rep. [[Roger Marshall]] [R, KS-01]

*Sen. [[Roger Marshall]] (R)

*Rep. [[Lynn Jenkins]] [R, KS-02]

*Rep. [[Tracey Mann]] [R, KS–01]

*Rep. [[Kevin Yoder]] [R, KS-03]

*Rep. [[Jake LaTurner]] [R, KS–02]

*Rep. [[Mike Pompeo]] [R, KS-04] (Vacancy)

*Rep. [[Sharice Davids]] [D, KS–03]

*Rep. [[Ron Estes]] [R, KS–04]

===Statewide===

===Statewide===

*Governor [[Sam Brownback]] (R)

*Governor [[Laura Kelly]] (D)

*Lt. Governor [[Jeff Colyer]] (R)

*Lt. Governor [[Lynn Rogers]] (D)

*Secretary of State [[Kris Kobach]] (R)

*Secretary of State [[Scott Schwab]] (R)

*Attorney General [[Derek Schmidt]] (R)

*Attorney General [[Derek Schmidt]] (R)

*State Treasurer [[Ron Estes]] (R)

*State Treasurer [[Jacob LaTurner]] (R)

*Insurance Commissioner [[Sandy Praeger]] (R)

*Insurance Commissioner [[Vicki Schmidt]] (R)

==Miscellaneous==

==Miscellaneous==

==Notable Kansans==

==Notable Kansans==

[[Sam Brownback]], current US Senator and former 2008 Presidential candidate, was born in Parker, attended Kansas State University, and currently represents Kansas in the Senate.

 

*[[Sam Brownback]], former U.S. Senator and former 2008 presidential primary candidate, was born in Parker and attended Kansas State University.

 

 

*[[Bob Dole]], former U.S. Senator from 1969 to 1996) and the 1996 Republican nominee for President, grew up in Russell.

 

*[[Amelia Earhart]], the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, was from Abilene.

[[Bob Dole]], former US Senator and the 1996 Republican nominee for President, grew up in Russell.

*[[Dwight Eisenhower]], president of the United States from 1952 to 1960, grew up in Abilene.

[[Amelia Earhart]], the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, was from Abilene.

*[[Thomas Frank]], an author who is most well known for his book ''What's the Matter with Kansas?'', a look at the political history of Kansas written from a liberal perspective.

[[Dwight Eisenhower]], president of the United States from 1952 to 1960, grew up in Abilene.

*[[Dwight Frye]], actor, best known for playing Renfield in Dracula and Igor in Frankenstein (both in 1931), was from Salina

[[Thomas Frank]], an author who is most well known for his book ''What's the Matter with Kansas?'', a look at the political history of Kansas written from a liberal perspective.

*[[Dennis Hopper]], actor, was from Dodge City

[[Dennis Hopper]], actor

*[[James Naismith]], inventor of the game of basketball, was a professor and coach at the University of Kansas in Lawrence.

[[James Naismith]], inventor of the game of basketball, was a professor and coach at the University of Kansas in Lawrence.

*[[Gordon Parks]], an award-winning African-American photographer and writer, was from Fort Scott.

[[Gordon Parks]], an award-winning African-American photographer and writer, was from Fort Scott.

*[[James B. Pearson]], United States Senator from 1962 to 1979

[[Fred Phelps]], founder of the [[Westboro Baptist Church]]

*[[Fred Phelps]], founder of the [[Westboro Baptist Church]]

[[Jim Ryun]], a three time Olympic gold medalist who held the world record in the mile run and served several terms in the House of Representatives, is originally from Wichita but now lives in Lawrence.

*[[Jim Ryun]], a three-time Olympic gold medalist who held the world record in the mile run and served several terms in the House of Representatives, is originally from Wichita but now lives in Lawrence.

[[William Allen White]], a journalist who is most well known for his bitter piece of conservative satire, ''What's the Matter With Kansas?'', lived in Emporia. (Note: The title of the aforementioned Frank book is a reference to the article by White, which precedes Frank's book by over 100 years.)

*[[William Allen White]], a journalist who is most well known for his bitter piece of conservative satire, ''What's the Matter With Kansas?'', lived in Emporia. (Note: The title of the aforementioned Frank book is a reference to the article by White, which precedes Frank's book by over 100 years.)

The 1970s progressive rock band [[Kansas (band)|Kansas]], known for the songs [[Carry On My Wayward Son]] and [[Dust in the Wind]] takes its name from the state.

The 1970s progressive rock band [[Kansas (band)|Kansas]], known for the songs [[Carry On My Wayward Son]] and [[Dust in the Wind]] takes its name from the state and originates from Topeka.

==Sports==

==Sports==

The [[University of Kansas]]'s men's basketball team is a traditional powerhouse, having produced such NBA greats as Wilt Chamberlain and Danny Manning, and having won the 1988 national championship. The [[Kansas State University]] football team has also been relatively successful as of late. The Wildcats have advanced to the Big XII Championship game twice.

The [[University of Kansas]]'s men's basketball team is a traditional powerhouse, having produced such NBA greats as Wilt Chamberlain and Danny Manning, and having won the 1952, 1988, and 2008 national championships. The [[Kansas State University]] football team has also been relatively successful as of late. The Wildcats have advanced to the Big XII Championship game twice.

[[Wichita]] has been home to many minor level sports including the Wichita Wings(indoor soccer), Wichita Wind (hockey), Wichita Aeros,(Baseball), Wichita Wranglers, (baseball), Wichita Stealth,(football), Wichita Aviators (football), Wichita Wild (football). Wichita is also the annual home to the [http://www.nbcbaseball.com/index.cfm?NavID=1&SubNavID=0 National Baseball Congress] tournament. The NBC hosts teams from though out the country in a two-week 24 hour a day tournament.

[[Wichita]] has been home to many minor level sports including the Wichita Wings(indoor soccer), Wichita Wind (hockey), Wichita Aeros,(Baseball), Wichita Wranglers, (baseball), Wichita Stealth,(football), Wichita Aviators (football), Wichita Wild (football). Wichita is also the annual home to the [http://www.nbcbaseball.com/index.cfm?NavID=1&SubNavID=0 National Baseball Congress] tournament. The NBC hosts teams from throughout the country in a two-week 24 hour a day tournament.

==Education==

==Education==