Primaries & Caucuses
Across the country, people vote for their preferred presidential candidate in a primary or caucus. The rules for these elections vary by location and political party. In general, primaries are similar to the general election process where voters cast secret ballots for their preferred choice, while caucus voting is a show of open support by raising hands or organizing into groups.
There are primaries and caucuses held for Democratic and Republican candidates in all 50 states, plus the following United States territories:
- American Samoa
- District of Columbia
- Guam
- Northern Mariana
- Puerto Rico
- U.S. Virgin Islands
In addition, there is a global primary run by Democrats Abroad, the official arm of the Democratic Party for Americans living outside the United States.
Kansas Presidential Preference Primary
In 2024, Kansas had a Presidential Preference Primary. This is an election run by the state, as opposed to previous primaries and caucuses that were run by the political parties. The Presidential Preference Primary Election took place on Tuesday, March 19.
Some candidates suspended their campaign for president after the deadline to withdraw from the ballot in Kansas, so they appeared on ballots.
Democratic Party Candidates for President on the Ballot in Kansas
Republican Party Candidates for President on the Ballot in Kansas
Kansas Presidential Preference Primary Results
Although the election was on Tuesday, March 19, the results are unofficial until the State Board of Canvassers certifies the results. The unofficial statewide vote tally is on the Kansas Secretary of State's website. The vote totals will be certified both statewide and by congressional district. The meeting takes place publicly and must be completed by April 12, 2024. Once that happens, the parties will assign their delegates. The Democratic Party has 33 delegate votes which will be awarded proportional to the number of votes each candidate gets. The Republican Party has 39 delegate votes, which will all go to the candidate who had the most votes.
Nomination
Delegates from each primary/caucus formally select their party's nominee at a national nominating convention. Delegates are allocated proportionally based on the outcome of each primary/caucus.
