Editors · Elections and campaigns

The Ballot Kansas Desk tracks who is running in Kansas, where each candidate stands on the issues, and the key dates on the ballot. Every story is sourced to public records: FEC filings, Open States, Congress.gov, and state election offices. The desk does not endorse candidates or parties.

22 stories published

Candidate profile · KS

Nick Hoheisel profile: Kansas House District 97

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Nick Hoheisel is running for Kansas House District 97 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Kansas DeskOct 3, 2026

News · KS

Republican super PAC redirects money to Kansas

Elections and voting

The Senate Leadership Fund is moving advertising money from North Carolina to Kansas as the Kansas contest becomes more competitive.

The Ballot Kansas DeskOct 2, 2026

News · KS

What Kansas voters will decide in the 2026 elections

Elections and voting

Kansas will elect a governor, a U.S. senator and other federal and statewide officials on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Kansas DeskSep 27, 2026

News · KS

Kansas amendment divides Secretary of State candidates

Elections and voting

A proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot has become a point of debate in the race for Kansas Secretary of State.

The Ballot Kansas DeskSep 25, 2026

News · KS

Kansas voter eligibility amendment heads to November ballot

Elections and voting

The proposal would clarify Kansas constitutional language on voter eligibility, while advocates say it would protect voter integrity.

The Ballot Kansas DeskSep 24, 2026

Candidate profile · KS

Kenneth Colin Mcroberts runs for Kansas’ 1st District

Elections and voting

Democrat Kenneth Colin Mcroberts is one of five candidates in the 2026 general election for Kansas’ 1st Congressional District.

The Ballot Kansas DeskSep 18, 2026

Candidate profile · KS

Candidate profile: Tracey Robert Mann in Kansas’ 1st

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Tracey Robert Mann is one of five candidates in the 2026 general election for Kansas’ 1st Congressional District.

The Ballot Kansas DeskSep 16, 2026

News · KS

Kansas flags ordered to fly at half-staff Friday

Elections and voting

Kansas flags are to be displayed at half-staff Friday under an order not directly connected to an election or political race.

The Ballot Kansas DeskSep 14, 2026

Candidate profile · KS

Candidate profile: Ron Estes in Kansas’ 4th District

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Ron Estes is one of 10 candidates in the contested 2026 race for Kansas’ 4th Congressional District.

The Ballot Kansas DeskSep 1, 2026