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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
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
What is the "VOTE NO" ballot question in the GENERAL ELECTION about the constitutional admendment on Kansas Citizenship Voting Requirement?
What is the "VOTE NO" ballot question in the GENERAL ELECTION about the constitutional admendment on Kansas Citizenship Voting Requirement?
Explanatory statement: 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. Currently, the constitution says, "Every citizen of the United States who has attained the age of eighteen years and who resides in the voting area in which he or she seeks to vote shall be deemed a qualified elector."
A "yes" vote supports amending the state constitution to state that only a citizen of the United States is eligible to vote.
A "no" vote opposes amending the state constitution to state that only a citizen of the United States is eligible to vote.
The amendment is opposed by the ACLU of Kansas, the League of Women Voters of Kansas, and Loud Light Civic Action. Rashane Hamby, director of policy and research for the ACLU of Kansas: "The language in HCR 5004 could be weaponized to justify a return to restrictive voter registration laws, as it explicitly conditions voter eligibility on U.S. citizenship, despite no evidence of noncitizen voting in Kansas elections. Furthermore, the amendment’s reference to "laws of this state relating to voting for presidential electors" could allow legislators to tighten residency requirements or impose further barriers under the pretense of aligning with federal law. ... This constitutional amendment changes the language of the Kansas constitution from the federal default standard promoting everyone one who fits the following criteria are able to vote, to only those who fit these criteria may vote. This subtle but dangerous distinction promotes voter suppression through its exclusionary tone, instead of inclusionary and default language." BALLOTPEDIA
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: Lance Neely (R) (42nd District)
Kansas Board of Education: Beryl New (D) (District 6)
County Commissioners, County Officials, City Council, School Board, and Township
When is the next election?
When is the next election?
The primary election is Tuesday, August 5th.
The general election is Tuesday, November 4th.
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 the important dates to know for the upcoming election?
What are the important dates to know for the upcoming election?
What are the important dates to know for the upcoming election?
What are the important dates to know for the upcoming election?
PRIMARY ELECTION
Tuesday, July 15 - Deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration information for the 2025 Primary Election.
Wednesday, July 16 - First day of in-person advance voting. Advance ballots are mailed. Douglas County Advance Locations and Times.
Tuesday, July 29 - Last day to apply for an advance voting mail ballot.
Monday, August 4 - In-person advance voting ends at 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Tuesday, August 5 - Primary Election - Polling Places open 7:00AM to 7:00PM (All advance ballots by mail must be postmarked by Election Day and received by Friday, August 8.)
GENERAL ELECTION
Tuesday, October 14 - Deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration information for the 2024 General Election
Wednesday, October 15 - First day of in-person advance voting. Advance ballots are mailed. Douglas County Advance Locations and Times.
Tuesday, October 28 - Last day to apply for an advance voting mail ballot.
Monday, November 3 - In-person advance voting ends at 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Tuesday, November 4 - General Election - Polling Places open 7:00AM to 7:00PM (All advance ballots by mail must be postmarked by Election Day and received by Friday, November 7.)
What is the difference between the primary and the general election?
What is the difference between the primary and the general election?
The primary election is Tuesday, August 5. The primary is when voters of registered parties elect candidates who will appear on the ballot for the general election in November. NOTE: Advance voting begins July 16 with mail ballots transmitted. All advance ballots by mail must be postmarked by August 5 and received by Friday, August 8. Please mail your advanced ballots as soon as possible.
The general election is Tuesday, November 4. The general election decides federal, state and local officials and/or may decide special questions. NOTE: Advance ballots by mail must be postmarked by November 4 and received by Friday, November 7. Please mail your advanced ballots as soon as possible.
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
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