Tracey Mann

In the 2024 House race for KS-1, Tracey Mann (R) defeated Paul Buskirk (D) 69.1% to 30.9%. Tracey Mann received 210,493 votes compared to 93,965 for Paul Buskirk, a dominant 38.3-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Tracey Mann benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2022 House race for KS-1, Tracey Mann (R) defeated James "Jimmy" Beard (D) 67.7% to 32.3%. Tracey Mann received 161,333 votes compared to 77,092 for James "Jimmy" Beard, a dominant 35.3-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Tracey Mann benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Tracey Mann benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2020 House race for KS-1, Tracey Mann (R) defeated Kali Barnett (D) 71.2% to 28.8%. Tracey Mann received 208,229 votes compared to 84,393 for Kali Barnett, a dominant 42.3-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2020 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.