Douglas County Precinct 39
VOTE NO AGAIN IN NOVEMBER
DON'T MESS WITH OUR CONSTITUTION!
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Click here to see a sample ballot for the November 3, 2026 election. Early voting begins October 14, 2026.
Why should I "VOTE NO" on the constitutional amendment? (It's likely a political maneuver to pass voter restrictions similar to the Save Act.)
Why should I "VOTE NO" on the constitutional amendment? (It's likely a political maneuver to pass voter restrictions similar to the Save Act.)
The measure would amend Section 1 of Article 5 of the Kansas Constitution to specify that in order to vote in Kansas, individuals must be citizens, at least 18 years old, and a resident of the area in which the person is seeking to vote in. However, the Kansas Constitution already states that eligible voters must be 18 years old, a citizen and resident of the area in which they will be voting. This repetitive (already in the state constitution) and unnecessary (only citizens can currently vote) proposed amendment could be used to restrict voting by requiring proof of citizenship to vote.
● The language is vague—it does not state how a person will need to prove their citizenship (passport, original birth certificate, Real ID, all of the above?) or how often an individual will have to prove their citizenship (every election?). Republican lawmakers will interpret this vague language to pass laws making it harder to vote.
● The amendment would disenfranchise many from voting—those who may not have or cannot afford the required documentation.
● The amendment would disenfranchise many women who changed their name when they married by requiring marriage and/or divorce documentation to validate the name change.
The Douglas County Democratic Party asks you to vote “NO” on this proposed constitutional amendment. The Kansas Constitution adequately specifies voter requirements that protects fair elections. We must not create confusion and mistrust in our voting system that advances needless voting restrictions. VOTE NO.
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 (D) Ty Masterson (R)
United States Senator: (6 Year Term)
Adam Hamilton (D) Roger Marshall (R) David Graham (L)
Kansas Attorney General: (4 Year Term)
Chris Mann (D) Kris Kobach (R)
Kansas Secretary of State (4 Year Term)
Jennifer Day (D) Pat Proctor (R) Scott Morgan (United Kansas)
Kansas State Treasurer (4 Year Term)
Juan C. Luengo (D) Steven Johnson (R) Eric Lund (L)
Kansas Insurance Commissioner (4 Year Term)
Dinah Sykes (D) Daniel Hawkins (R) Ric Koehn (L)
First Congressional District (2 Year Term)
Lauren Reinhold (D) Tracey Mann (R) Steven Jacob (L)
Kansas House of Representatives (2 Year Term)
District 46
Retention of Kansas Supreme Court Justices
Vote Yes or No
(Justices appointed by Governors Sebelius and Kelly respectively.)
Retention of Kansas Court of Appeals Justices
Vote Yes or No
Lesley Ann Isherwood Amy Fellows Cline
Lori Ann Bolton Fleming Jacy Hurst
(Justices appointed by Governor Kelly)
(Justice appointed by Governor Brownback)
Retention of 7th District Court Justices
Vote Yes or No
Amy J. Hanley Stacey L. Donovan
(Justices appointed by Governors Brownback and Kelly respectively.)
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: Marci Francisco (D) (2nd District)
Kansas Representative: Brooklynne Mosley (D) (46th District)
Kansas Board of Education: Beryl New (D) (District 6)
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 CONTACTS
PRECINCT CONTACTS
Barry Shalinsky
Barry Shalinsky
bshalinsky@hotmail.com
Jen Nietfeld
Jen Nietfeld
jen.nietfeld@gmail.com
Precinct 39 is the area of Lawrence that is north Eleventh Street, east of Massachusetts Street and south of the Kansas River. Roughly speaking, it is comprised of the northern half of the East Lawrence neighborhood, and the eastern half of Downtown Lawrence. It is a center of local history, art, music, culture and local small businesses, and is politically perhaps the most progressive spot in the entire state of Kansas. Precinct 39’s polling place is the Cider Gallery at 810 Pennsylvania Street.
Democratic Precinct Committee chairs for Precinct 39 are Jennifer Nietfeld and Barry Shalinsky. Jennifer is an active volunteer at the Ballard Center; Barry is an active volunteer at the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation and the Lawrence Coalition for Collaborative Governance. Both are active members of the East Lawrence Neighborhood Association.
Precinct 39 has more than a half dozen restricted access apartment buildings, making door-to-door canvassing difficult. We are looking for people who live in these buildings who are willing to talk with their neighbors to encourage them to vote at election times.
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