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 governor frontrunners Schmidt, Kelly counterpunch through debate in Johnson County
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and Attorney General Derek Schmidt, the Republican nominee for governor, meet for their second debate of the 2022 campaign.
Schmidt’s Kansas campaign message: Listen to Virginia, Florida, New Jersey and Kentucky
Attorney General Derek Schmidt seems to believe that the pathway to the Kansas governor’s office involves making the race this fall as little about Kansas as possible. What else would you call the appearances with the governors from distant states like Virginia, Florida and New Jersey? Why would Schmidt highlight his stance against transgender students […]
Women could claim the most governors’ seats in U.S. history in November
WASHINGTON — Women running in governors’ races throughout the country are potentially set to break records if elected this November. In total there are 25 women governor candidates nominated by the two major political parties this election cycle, sharply up from 16 in 2018. Democrats hold 16 of those nominations, with nine GOP women candidates […]
November election to decide Kansas Supreme Court climate, constitutional amendments
TOPEKA — In November, six of Kansas’ seven Supreme Court judges are up for retention votes, and two constitutional amendments will be decided. Advocacy groups say these choices on the November ballot offer voters an opportunity to shift Kansas’ political landscape. One state constitution amendment focuses on reducing the governor’s executive power and the other […]
Former Gov. Colyer claims Kansas media biased against Republicans: ‘We don’t get a fair hearing’
Former GOP Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer says political coverage in the state favors Democrats and claims about partisan threats to democracy are exaggerated.
Alabama case that could limit Voting Rights Act heard at U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday heard oral arguments in a case that challenges an Alabama redistricting map and could potentially eliminate remaining federal safeguards against racial gerrymandering. Voting rights advocates fear that the high court’s conservative majority will further weaken the Voting Rights Act, with implications for voters in states across the […]
Former U.S. Sen. Kassebaum endorses Democrat Kelly in Kansas governor’s race
Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum endorses for reelection Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly rather than GOP nominee Derek Schmidt.
National Journal’s take on Kansas governor’s race: ‘What’s the matter with Kansas?’
National Journal's update on Kansas governor's race questioned the campaign of Republican nominee Derek Schmidt against Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.
Parental rights fight in Kansas schools spawns book bans, scrutiny of LGBTQ students
TOPEKA — Lawmakers say remnants of a proposed parents’ bill of rights are impacting school districts, referencing several schools’ transgender student policies and recent attempts to remove books from curriculum. Critics of the parents’ bill of rights say the proposal is unnecessarily restrictive. Under the bill, which Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed in April, each public […]
U.S. Senate approves stopgap spending bill with disaster relief, heating aid
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved broadly bipartisan legislation Thursday that would provide billions for natural disaster relief, military and economic aid to Ukraine and funding to help low-income families offset the rising costs of heating and cooling their homes. It includes $2.5 billion in assistance for the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire that burned large swaths of […]
After Wichita mom stars in Schmidt attack ad, defenders of Kelly as ‘education governor’ pounce
Democrat Laura Kelly responds to an attack ad from Republican Derek Schmidt on education policy, a key issue in the 2022 campaign for Kansas governor.
Kelly backs school sales tax holiday, tax relief for elderly and quicker end of 6.5% food tax
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly unveils first plank of second-term agenda ahead of Nov. 8 showdown with GOP nominee Derek Schmidt.
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
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
