Kansas Races Stay Close as Audit Begins
Six statewide races remain too close to call, and Johnson County will begin a state-mandated close election audit on Monday.
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Kansas Politics News
Politics in Kansas runs on elections, legislation, ballot measures and government actions, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on the civic life and state-level decisions that affect the everyday life of the state.
Political Parties
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Do you believe party affiliation is the most important factor in your vote for governor?
Cindy Holscher to Run as Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee
The Kansas Democrat seeks the governorship ahead of the November 3, 2026 election.
Immigration
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Should the federal government open a permanent immigration services office in your region?
Moran Urges Permanent USCIS Office in Southwest Kansas
Senator Jerry Moran asks DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to restore mobile immigration services and establish a permanent field office in the region.
Law
Live Poll
Do you support requiring voters to match their signatures on mail-in ballots to ensure election integrity?
Judge Upholds Kansas Mail Ballot Signature Law
A Shawnee County judge ruled that Kansas election officials can continue using signature verification for mail ballots.
Elections
Johnson County Turnout Hits 62.2% in Midterm
Johnson County, Kansas's most populous county, recorded its second-highest midterm turnout in 20 years as the state's governor race drew a state audit.
Civic Engagement
OCCK Offers Fare-Free Rides on Election Day
Transit riders in Salina, Abilene, and Concordia can take fare-free trips to polling places on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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Kansas reporting spans legislation under consideration at the state capitol, election outcomes, regulatory changes and shifts in public policy. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where the impact of state law is felt most directly. Legislative sessions and the budget process drive the most activity throughout the year. Fiscal debates and debates over individual rights remain the most consistent themes in state government affairs.