The population of this district is 37.2% rural. This district composes the eastern strip of Kansas and contains its capital, Topeka. The predominant breakdown of residents' race is: 83% Caucasian, 5% African American, 4% Hispanic. The median income of this district is $51,778. 29% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher. Kansas 2 has had mostly Republican representatives in recent years. They voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections. The Democratic candidate running in this district is Paul Davis. He was previously the minority leader for the Kansas House of Representatives. He wants to strengthen agriculture, education, and border and national security, as well as improving Obamacare. The Republican candidate running in this district is Steve Watkins. He has worked as an independent contractor for the Department of Defense. He wants to strengthen the economy and military, increase support for senior citizens, and decrease spending; he is also pro-life.