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Candidate profile · KS

Candidate profile: Sandy Pickert in Kansas House District 88

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Sandy Pickert is running in the 2026 general election for Kansas House District 88.

The Ballot Kansas News DeskOct 4, 2026

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

Kansas City Council sends some stadium measures to voters

Elections and voting

A council-approved ordinance requires certain stadium measures to receive a public vote.

The Ballot Kansas Policy DeskOct 3, 2026

News · KS

GOP Senate super PAC reserves $9.8 million for Kansas

Elections and voting

The Senate Leadership Fund is increasing its Kansas investment while pausing future advertising in North Carolina.

The Ballot Kansas News 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

Candidate profile · KS

Rebecca Schmoe profile: Kansas House District 59

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Rebecca Schmoe is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Kansas House District 59.

The Ballot Kansas Policy DeskOct 2, 2026

Explainer · KS

Kansas 2026 general election voter guide

Elections and voting

Kansas voters should confirm election dates, ballot choices, registration rules and voting instructions before participating in 2026.

The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 30, 2026

News · KS

Republican concern grows over Marshall’s Kansas seat

Elections and voting

Pastor Adam Hamilton’s possible Senate bid is drawing attention as Republicans express concern about Sen. Roger Marshall’s position.

The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 27, 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

KBI releases identity of man found dead at Kansas school

Education

The state investigative agency identified the man found dead Tuesday at a school in southeast Kansas.

The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 24, 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

News · KS

Kansas voters to weigh constitutional voting-rights wording

Elections and voting

A proposed amendment would let Kansas voters decide whether to change state constitutional wording concerning voting rights.

The Ballot Kansas Policy DeskSep 23, 2026

News · KS

Rock band Kansas adds 2027 concerts in Florida, Illinois

Elections and voting

Kansas will begin its announced 2027 concert schedule in Pensacola before additional Florida, Illinois and cruise appearances.

The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 22, 2026

News · KS

Senate battleground widens to Kansas and Nebraska

Economy and jobs

Senators in both parties now view Kansas, Nebraska and New Hampshire as part of an expanded fight for Senate control.

The Ballot Kansas Policy DeskSep 21, 2026

News · KS

Police investigate cut-down Flock camera in west Wichita

Public safety

Police are investigating after a Flock camera was cut down in west Wichita, making the incident a public safety matter.

The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 21, 2026

News · KS

Kansas election office declined gender-marker enforcement

Elections and voting

State officials concluded a new law reaches voter forms but does not make election officers responsible for enforcing its gender-marker rules.

The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 19, 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

News · KS

House sends Russia sanctions bill to Trump

Foreign policy

The House approved a Russia sanctions measure advocated by Graham, moving the legislation to President Trump for action.

The Ballot Kansas Policy DeskSep 18, 2026

News · KS

Kansas judge lets Edgerton data center petition proceed

Elections and voting

A Johnson County judge struck the city’s claims against two petition organizers and classified the proposed ordinance as legislative.

The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 17, 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

News · KS

11 Kansas hospitals receive federal rural health funding

Health care

Federal funding has been awarded to 11 Kansas hospitals for work intended to strengthen rural health care.

The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 13, 2026

Candidate profile · KS

Candidate profile: Katy Tyndell in Kansas’ 4th District

Elections and voting

Democrat Katy Tyndell is running in the contested 2026 general election for Kansas’ 4th Congressional District.

The Ballot Kansas Policy DeskSep 9, 2026

News · KS

Kansas names new Johnson County election commissioner

Elections and voting

The secretary of state has selected a new election commissioner for Johnson County in an administrative appointment unrelated to a candidate race.

The Ballot Kansas Policy DeskSep 2, 2026

Candidate profile · KS

Candidate profile: Patrick Schmidt in Kansas’ U.S. Senate race

Elections and voting

Patrick Schmidt is a Democrat running in Kansas’ contested 2026 U.S. Senate race, with the general election set for Nov. 3.

The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 2, 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

Candidate profile · KS

Candidate profile: Erik Murray for U.S. Senate

Elections and voting

Democrat Erik Murray is running in Kansas’ contested 2026 U.S. Senate election, scheduled for Nov. 3.

The Ballot Kansas News DeskAug 30, 2026

Candidate profile · KS

Christy Davis is running for U.S. Senate in Kansas

Elections and voting

Democrat Christy Davis is among 12 candidates in Kansas’ contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.

The Ballot Kansas Policy DeskAug 25, 2026