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The 2026 election has the following races on the ballot:
Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Senator, Congress, State House, Constitutional Amendments
Important Dates:
Tuesday, August 4: Primary Election
Tuesday, November 3: General Election
What is on the ballot in the upcoming election?
What is on the ballot in the upcoming election?
Kansas Governor: (4 Year Term)
Cindy Holscher Ethan Corson Marty Tuley
United States Senator: (6 Year Term)
Christy Davis Sandy Spidel Neumann
Patrick Schmidt Michael Soetart
Kansas Attorney General: (4 Year Term)
Kansas Secretary of State (4 Year Term)
Kansas Insurance Commissioner
First Congressional District
Colin McRoberts Lauren Reinhold
Kansas Representative
Barbara Ballard (D) (44th District – not yet filed)
What is the "VOTE NO" ballot question in the PRIMARY ELECTION about the constitutional admendment on elections for Supreme Court Justices?
What is the "VOTE NO" ballot question in the PRIMARY ELECTION about the constitutional admendment on elections for Supreme Court Justices?
Explanatory statement: This amendment gives the voters the right to elect the justices of the Kansas supreme court. The justices shall serve terms of six years, with the elections of justice positions 1, 2 and 3 to occur in 2028, positions 4 and 5 to occur in 2030 and positions 6 and 7 to occur in 2032, and every six years thereafter. The rules applicable for such elections and the designation of position numbers shall be provided by law. Any vacancy on the court for an unexpired term shall be filled at the next even-year election for the remainder of that term an election as provided by law.
A vote for this proposition would give Kansas citizens the right to elect Kansas supreme court justices as provided by law. Justices will hold office for terms of six years. The Kansas supreme court nominating commission, whose membership consists of a majority of lawyers, would be abolished.
A vote against this proposition would continue the current system in which the Kansas supreme court nominating commission, whose membership consists of a majority of lawyers, provides the governor a list of three individuals to choose from for vacancies on the Kansas supreme court. Justices hold office for a term of six years and retain their offices if they win a retention election in which they do not face an opponent.
KANSAS INFORMATION NETWORK: OVERVIEW, HISTORY, CURRENT VS. PROPOSED PROCESS
ADVOCATING VOTING NO
American Federation of Teachers-Kansas
ACLU of Kansas
Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice
Kansas Association of School Boards
Kansas Bar Association
Kansas Women Attorneys Association
Loud Light Civic Action
Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes
Please "VOTE NO" on the constitutional admendment on elections for Kansas Supreme Court Justices. (Primary Election)
Please "VOTE NO" on the constitutional admendment on elections for Kansas Supreme Court Justices. (Primary Election)
Why Vote NO: Our Courts are not for SALE. This constitutional amendment would turn judges into political candidates forced to raise money from outside special interests for their partisan political campaigns.
VOTE NO! A vote against this constitutional amendment would continue our proven fair, merit-based Kansas supreme court nominating commission. To fill a vacancy on the Kansas supreme court, this Nominating Commission provides the governor a choice among three throughly vetted individuals. Justices hold office for a term of six years and must retain their offices through nonpartisan elections in which they do not face an opponent.
Our Courts are not for sale.
We want good judges - not good politicans.
Keep politics out of the Supreme Court.
Justice should not be for sale to the highest bidder.
Keep dark money out of our courts.
Our current merit-based system has worked extremely well over seven decades.
Our constitutional repoductive rights, required adequate funding of our public schools, and fair elections must be protected.
A "YES" vote would abolish the current merit-based Kansas supreme court nominating commission. Judges would then be forced to become partisan candidates raising money from outside special interest groups.
Our courts would then be up for sale.
Our courts would judge cases influenced by their campaign funders.
Our courts would become influenced by partisan politics rather than the law.
You will get even more fundraising solicitations.
ORGANIZATIONS ADVOCATING VOTING NO
Douglas County Democratic Party
American Federation of Teachers-Kansas
ACLU of Kansas
Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice
Kansas Association of School Boards
Kansas Bar Association
Kansas Women Attorneys Association
Loud Light Civic Action
Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
KANSAS INFORMATION NETWORK: OVERVIEW, HISTORY, CURRENT VS. PROPOSED PROCESS
Who are my current representatives?
Who are my current representatives?
US Senators: Jerry Moran (R) & Roger Marshall (R)
US Representatives: Tracey Mann (R) (1st District)
Kansas Governor: Laura Kelly (D)
Kansas Senator: Rick Kloos (R) (3rd District)
Kansas Representative: Barbara Ballard (D) (44th District)
Kansas Board of Education: Connie O’Brien (R) (District 4)
County Commissioners, County Officials, City Council, School Board, and Township
How can I see a sample ballot?
How can I see a sample ballot?
Sample ballots are typically available 45 days prior to an election.
You can view your sample ballot, when available, by accessing the Douglas County Sample Ballot webpage or the Kansas Secretary of State Voter View webpage.
What are my rights when it comes to voting?
What are my rights when it comes to voting?
View Voter Rights & Responsibilities (PDF) from the Kansas Secretary of State website.
The ACLU of Kansas website also features voter rights information.
Which Douglas County precinct am I in?
Which Douglas County precinct am I in?
View the Douglas County Precinct Map. On the map, click on the magnifying glass to search for your address and district.
What if I have more questions about voting or the election?
What if I have more questions about voting or the election?
Visit the elections page on the Kansas Secretary of State website or reach out to your precinct contacts.
Here's information about the Douglas County Democratic Party.
Here's information about the Douglas County Democratic Party.
The Douglas County Democrats value and work for:
Affordable Health Care for All
Funding Public Education
Fair Tax System
Living Wage
Protecting the Environment and Safeguarding our Climate
Diversity, Equal Rights, Human Dignity
Protecing Voting Rights
Transparent and Truthful Government
DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATS
DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATS
PRECINCT CONTACT
PRECINCT CONTACT
Precinct Committee Person
Precinct Committee Person
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