Kansas House District 79 Election Results
Kansas House District 79 was held by Republican after the 2018 general election, a two-party margin of 1.8 points. This page covers every general election on record for this district from 1972 to 2018.
This page covers the state House (lower chamber) general election only, two-party vote totals (Democratic vs. Republican). District lines here are redrawn at least once a decade, so an older and newer election under the same district number don't necessarily cover the same voters -- see the sourcing note below.
Results by Election
| Election | Winning Party | Dem. Votes | GOP Votes | Dem. Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Republican | 0 | 6,027 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1974 | Republican | 2,710 | 3,342 | 44.8% | 10.4 pts |
| 1976 | Democratic | 3,758 | 3,271 | 53.5% | 6.9 pts |
| 1978 | Democratic | 3,298 | 2,247 | 59.5% | 18.9 pts |
| 1980 | Democratic | 6,327 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1982 | Democratic | 4,647 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1984 | Democratic | 4,475 | 3,202 | 58.3% | 16.6 pts |
| 1986 | Democratic | 5,449 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1988 | Democratic | 6,581 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1990 | Democratic | 3,090 | 2,553 | 54.8% | 9.5 pts |
| 1992 | Democratic | 5,926 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1994 | Democratic | 3,031 | 3,031 | 50.0% | 0.0 pts |
| 1996 | Democratic | 4,456 | 3,322 | 57.3% | 14.6 pts |
| 1998 | Democratic | 3,405 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2000 | Democratic | 4,595 | 2,133 | 68.3% | 36.6 pts |
| 2002 | Democratic | 5,168 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2004 | Republican | 3,691 | 4,466 | 45.2% | 9.5 pts |
| 2006 | Republican | 0 | 4,640 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2008 | Republican | 2,624 | 4,990 | 34.5% | 31.1 pts |
| 2010 | Republican | 0 | 4,902 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2012 | Democratic | 4,234 | 4,169 | 50.4% | 0.8 pts |
| 2014 | Democratic | 3,341 | 3,324 | 50.1% | 0.3 pts |
| 2016 | Democratic | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2018 | Republican | 3,461 | 3,586 | 49.1% | 1.8 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Which party held Kansas House District 79 at the 2018 election?
Republican held Kansas House District 79 at the 2018 general election, with a two-party margin of 1.8 points.
Which parties have held Kansas House District 79 since 1972?
Since 1972, Kansas House District 79 has been held by: Democratic, Republican.
What was the closest two-party race on record in Kansas House District 79?
The closest two-party margin on record for Kansas House District 79 was 1994, at just 0.0 percentage points.