“Western Kansas is much different and can’t and shouldn’t be represented in the same way as an urban center.”

— Coral Boyd, student, Manhattan

“I just think the redistricting process has taken too long to begin with.”

— Keith Miles, news producer, Topeka

“No, it doesn’t make sense to split up Lawrence.”

— Jared Mann, retail, Topeka

“I don’t see how Lawrence fits with the rest of Kansas.”

— Tom Pfieler, sales, Lawrence

“No, because Lawrence is a liberal community, which is why many like it. Lawrence’s votes would be canceled out.”

— J. William Wagner, visual director, Kansas City, Mo.