The population of this district is 21.1% rural. It contains Wichita (largest city) and surrounding rural areas of Southern Kansas. The predominant breakdown of residents' race is: 74% Caucasian, 7% African American, 7% Hispanic. The median income of this district is $52,054. 30% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher. Kansas 4 has had a Republican representative since 1995. In the last five elections, Republican candidates have won by a margin of 60.7% in 2016, 67% in 2014, 62.2% in 2012, 58.8% in 2010, and 63.4% in 2008. This district voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections. The Democratic candidate running in this district is James Thompson. He served in the army and has been working as an attorney. He wants to improve jobs, veteran support, trade infrastructure, and protect 2nd Amendment rights. The Republican candidate running in this district is Ron Estes. He is currently in his first term representing Kansas 4. He wants to grow the economy, strengthen national security, replace Obamacare, defend constitutional rights, and reduce tax breaks.