Primary Rules
How Kansas's Primary Works
Kansas uses a Closed Primary system
Closed Primary
Only voters registered with a political party can vote in that party's primary election. Independent and unaffiliated voters are excluded.
Voter file data: L2 Data · Registration counts: Kansas Secretary of State · Updated May 4, 2026
Kansas Voter Registration
& Party Affiliation Statistics
Total Registered
1,862,727
Largest Party
Democratic (24.87%)
Independent / NPP
29.64%
Primary Type
Closed Primary
At a Glance
Kansas at a Glance
Key voter registration statistics · Updated 2026
Registered Voters
1,862,727
across 105 counties
Registration Rate
83.3%
eligible population
No Party Preference
29.64%
of registered voters
2024 Turnout
63.2%
of eligible voters
Registration
Voter Registration by Party
How many registered Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are in Kansas?
Democratic24.87%
Republican45.49%
Independent/Other29.64%
| Party | Registered Voters | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Democratic | 463,333 | 24.87% |
Republican | 847,293 | 45.49% |
Independent/Other | 552,101 | 29.64% |
Turnout
Voter Turnout in Kansas
How many eligible Kansas residents actually vote?
Eligible vs Registered
1,862,727 registered2,235,272 eligible
Recent Elections
| Election | Turnout | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 General | 63.2% | 1,344,147 |
| 2022 General | 47.6% | 1,008,998 |
| 2020 General | 65.1% | 1,375,125 |
| 2024 Presidential Primary | 7.4% | 138,402 |
| 2024 State Primary | 18% | 336,139 |
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