Election 2022
Voting is the way we as citizens of the United States and its component states, counties and cities express our opinions and preferences. We are periodically asked to mark our ballots for candidates for various offices and to weigh in on proposals to change or enact laws, impose new taxes and many other kinds of questions. Voting is the cornerstone of our democratic process.
Kansas Farm Bureau endorses Schmidt for governor after staying out of 2018 race
Kansas Farm Bureau PAC endorses Derek Schmidt in the governor's race after declining to endorse the GOP's nominee for governor in 2018.
Schmidt, Kelly campaigns at odds on approach to Medicaid expansion in Kansas
TOPEKA — Katie Sawyer, Republican gubernatorial candidate Derek Schmidt’s running mate, said neither she nor the attorney general would support Medicaid expansion in its current proposed form. Sawyer made the remarks at a candidate forum in Salina over the weekend in response to a question from an audience member who asked if Schmidt would support […]
Kansas GOP attorney general candidate eager to arm teachers to blunt school massacres
Kansas attorney general candidate Tony Mattivi defends view teachers with firearm training should be allowed to voluntarily carry a gun in schools.
Kansas GOP governor candidate arrested on felony charge plunges ahead with campaign
Campaign for Republican Party's nomination for Kansas governor features Attorney General Derek Schmidt and recently arrested Kincaid resident Arlyn Briggs.
Congressman asked Trump for presidential pardon of four Kansas federal lawmakers
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks asked President Donald Trump to pardon dozens of Republicans, including four in Kansas, who challenged outcome of the 2020 election.
Demise of Roe v. Wade adds gravity to Kansas’ vote on abortion constitutional amendment
Tossing Roe v. Wade decision heightens implications of the Aug. 2 vote in Kansas on a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion.
Wichita candidate for Kansas House focuses on transgender rights, health care, business
LAWRENCE — Kansas House candidate Jaelynn Abegg said her consideration for public office began while advocating earlier this year in Topeka against Senate Bill 160, which would have banned transgender athletes from school sports. Abegg, who labels herself as a progressive Democrat, is running against incumbent Republican Rep. Brenda Landwehr in the GOP-leaning 105th District […]
Kansas Republican ready to ‘pull out all the stops’ as she takes on Jerry Moran and the Deep State
TOPEKA — Joan Farr’s campaign flyer is designed to get attention. The 67-year-old appears armed with an assault rifle, wearing a yellow bikini beneath a black jean jacket, curls of reddish-brown hair under a straw cowboy hat. The flyer says she is “GUNNING for the U.S. Senate” in both Kansas and Oklahoma. On her website, […]
Schmidt proposes sweeping policy to exempt retirement benefits from state income tax
Kansas GOP gubernatorial candidate Derek Schmidt proposes a plan to eliminate state income taxes on retirement benefits or income.
Kansas Supreme Court issues full opinions on legislative, congressional redistricting cases
Kansas Supreme Court issues full written decisions affirming constitutionality of legislative and congressional redistricting maps ahead of 2022 elections.
Kansas election security forum blends campaign appeals, concerns about voting misconduct
Olathe election integrity event draws number-laden conspiracy theorists, Kansas political figures and candidates, and out-of-staters with big complaints.
Kansas high school students embrace importance of journalism and voting
LAWRENCE — Marisa Wise believes young voices deserve to be heard because, while they cannot vote, they have the “entire internet at (their) fingertips,” and she uses it to research and stay informed. Wise, a 15-year-old from Gardner, was among more than 80 high school students who signed up for The University of Kansas School […]
Election 2022
Voting is the way we as citizens of the United States and its component states, counties and cities express our opinions and preferences. We are periodically asked to mark our ballots for candidates for various offices and to weigh in on proposals to change or enact laws, impose new taxes and many other kinds of questions. Voting is the cornerstone of our democratic process.
Deadlines
June 1
Candidate filing deadline
July 12
Deadline to register for primary election
July 13
First day advance ballots are mailed and in-person voting may begin for primary election
July 26
Deadline to apply for advance mail ballot for primary election
August 2
Primary election
October 18
Deadline to register for general election
October 19
First day advance ballots are mailed and in-person voting may begin for general election
November 1
Deadline to apply for advance mail ballot for general election
November 8
General election
