Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. Nancy Boyda
(D-Kan.) 2nd District,
East -- Topeka, Manhattan, Leavenworth
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Residence:Topeka
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Born:August 2, 1955; Clayton, Mo.
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Religion:Methodist
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Family:Husband, Steve Boyda; two children, five stepchildren
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Education:William Jewell College, B.S. 1977 (chemistry & education)
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Military service:None
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Career:Pharmaceutical company executive; teacher; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency chemist
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Political Highlights:Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 2004; U.S. House, 2007-09
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Elected:2006 (1st term)
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Note: Defeated by Lynn Jenkins, R, in general election on Nov. 4, 2008
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
| 2008 |
general |
Lynn Jenkins (R) |
155,532 |
50.6% |
| Nancy Boyda (D) |
142,013 |
46.2% |
| Leslie Martin (REF) |
5,080 |
1.6% |
| Robert Garrard (LIBERT) |
4,683 |
1.5% |
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| 2006 |
general |
Nancy Boyda (D) |
114,139 |
50.6% |
| Jim Ryun (R) |
106,329 |
47.1% |
| Roger Tucker (REF) |
5,094 |
2.3% |
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| 2004 |
general |
Jim Ryun (R) |
165,325 |
56.2% |
| Nancy Boyda (D) |
121,532 |
41.3% |
| Ira Hawver (LIBERT) |
7,579 |
2.6% |
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| 2002 |
general |
Jim Ryun (R) |
127,477 |
60.4% |
| Dan Lykins (D) |
79,160 |
37.5% |
| Arthur Clack (LIBERT) |
4,340 |
2.1% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2004 |
John Kerry: 39% |
George W. Bush: 59% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 41% |
George W. Bush: 54% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:672,102
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Under 18:25.3%
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Over 65:13.5%
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Married:56.6%
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Non-Hispanic White:87%
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Black:5%
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Hispanic:4%
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Asian:1%
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Foreign Born:2.3%
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Language other than English:5.0%
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Median Household Income:37,855
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Owner Occupied Housing:69.0%
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Income above $200k:0.9
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:57.6%
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Blue Collar:26.8%
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Services:15.5%
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Bachelor's Degree:23%
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Graduate Education:8.7%
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Civilian Veterans:73,272
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