Lawmakers tackle artificial intelligence in campaigns; country’s readiness questioned
As Kansas heads into the heart of a new election season, there's a new threat looming that could make it harder for voters to...
Former Republican lawmaker challenging GOP incumbent; cites votes on taxes, transgender sports bill
Former state Rep. Marty Long of Ulysses has filed to retake the seat in the Kansas House that he left after the 2022 legislative...
NEW: Haswood announces intention to run for Senate
(Updated to include comment from Francisco)
Democratic state Rep. Christina Haswood of Lawrence is setting the stage for a primary showdown with incumbent state Sen....
Ware draws Republican challenger for Senate seat
Democratic state Sen. Mary Ware of Wichita is drawing a Republican challenger for Senate District 25.
Keenen Smith, who describes himself as a small business...
Eight presidential candidates file for Kansas primary
Eight candidates - four Democrats and four Republicans - have filed to run in the Kansas presidential primary before the deadline lapsed on Friday.
President...
NEW: Secretary of state designates ‘No Labels’ as new political party
The Kansas secretary of state on Wednesday reversed course and agreed to designate the No Labels movement in Kansas as an official political party.
The...
Republican candidate drops out of 3rd District race
Republican Jonathon Westbrook is dropping out of the race for the 3rd Congressional District after failing to gain much momentum in the primary.
Westbrook's departure...
UPDATED: Democratic lawmaker who voted to override Kelly draws primary challenger
(Updated to include comment from House minority leader and Democratic Party chair)
Democratic state Rep. Marvin Robinson, who has frequently gotten sideways with his own...
Election law scorecard heading into ’24
Two years ago, lawsuits were filed in state and federal court challenging two election laws enacted by the Kansas Legislature.
The legislation - HB 2332...
Bergkamp reverses course; plans to run for House again
Republican state Rep. Brian Bergkamp abruptly changed course Thursday, announcing in a social media post that he will run for reelection to the Kansas...