The 2024 primary election will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6, and the general election will be Tuesday, Nov. 5.
All 125 Kansas House of Representatives seats and 40 Kansas Senate seats will be on the ballot, as will Kansas’ four representatives in the U.S. House. The election will also include the Douglas County district attorney, sheriff, clerk, treasurer and register of deeds. Some Kansas Board of Education seats as well as retention races for some judges at the state and district court levels will also be on the ballot.
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Key deadlines
Douglas County voters can take care of their voter registration, updates and ballot requests at ksvotes.org.
• To register, or update your registration, to vote on Aug. 6: Tuesday, July 16
• To request an advance voting mail ballot for the Aug. 6 primary: Tuesday, July 30
• To register, or update your registration, to vote on Nov. 5, 2024: Tuesday, Oct. 15
• To request an advance voting mail ballot for the Nov. 5 general: Tuesday, Oct. 29
What’s on the ballot?
Douglas County voters: The filing deadline has passed. Here’s who’s running for election
The deadline to file to run for office passed at noon for this big election year. Here, find out which races will have primaries, which will be decided in the general election, which are unopposed, and who’s running in each of them.
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Election 2024 coverage
Douglas County Commission candidates discuss climate plan, race and equity, property taxes
Candidates running for Douglas County Commission seats largely agreed during a forum Saturday that housing inequality and increasing property taxes are pervasive but shared differing viewpoints on environmentalism and equity strides.
Forum between Douglas County district attorney candidates heats up
As two newcomers running for Douglas County district attorney on Saturday criticized many issues within the current DA’s office, the incumbent said she’s prepared to keep doing the work.
Forums set for Douglas County DA, commission candidates
The NAACP and League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County on Saturday will host forums for candidates running for key offices in Douglas County.
Republican congressional candidate plans to abolish taxes, agencies and ‘anything big’
Republican Chad Young’s congressional campaign is based on his idea of being a “patriot,” abolishing “anything big” — including multiple federal agencies — and completely eliminating taxes.
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Kansas Democrats hope to end the GOP supermajority, with abortion and LGBTQ issues at stake
Republicans hold huge majorities and can override the Democratic governor on topics like abortion restrictions and transgender issues. Democrats have set their sights on changing that this election season, but it won’t be easy.
In forum, Democrats running for Douglas County district attorney discuss prosecutorial discretion
Democratic candidates running for Douglas County’s top prosecutor job were advised to be specific and set themselves apart Saturday during a packed forum at the Lawrence Public Library.
Schwab refers No Labels nomination fiasco to Kansas attorney general for criminal inquiry
Secretary of State Scott Schwab forwarded evidence to the state AG asserting a prominent Kansas campaign consultant may have falsely impersonated a political party officer while attempting to take control of the No Labels Kansas party by filing not-for-profit corporation documents.
National No Labels group accuses Kansas GOP operative of impersonating a party officer
The national chief strategist for No Labels says Kansas GOP political operative Kris Van Meteren is unaffiliated with the party and “fraudulently misrepresented himself” when he filed nominations under the party’s name.
Women for Kansas to hold forum for Democratic Douglas County DA candidates
The local chapter of Women for Kansas will soon hold the first forum of election season for the Democratic candidates for Douglas County district attorney.
Conservative strategist nominated Sen. Marci Francisco for third-party bid; secretary of state says it’s invalid
The Kansas secretary of state’s office ruled Wednesday that a Republican strategist’s filing of a minor party candidate nomination for longtime Democratic Sen. Marci Francisco was invalid.
Kobach, Schwab pursue alleged signature forgeries on No Labels party petitions
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach says a second person was arrested for allegedly forging signatures on petitions relied upon by the No Labels Kansas to gain official status as a political party in January.
Douglas County voters: The filing deadline has passed. Here’s who’s running for election
The deadline to file to run for office passed at noon for this big election year. Here, find out which races will have primaries, which will be decided in the general election, which are unopposed, and who’s running in each of them.
15 GOP, Democratic candidates file to compete in Kansas’ four congressional campaigns
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda and Libertarian-turned-Republican Michael Ogle filed Monday to expand to seven the major party candidates drawn to the 2nd District vacancy created by the decision of GOP Congressman Jake LaTurner to not seek reelection.
Wyandotte County prosecutor running for Douglas County district attorney
Tonda Hill, a Lawrence resident who is currently a prosecutor in Wyandotte County with a focus on sex crimes, is running as a Democrat for Douglas County district attorney.
Lawrence Republican candidate to run for Douglas County district attorney
Mike Warner, of Lawrence, has announced plans to run as a Republican for Douglas County district attorney — the first time a Republican has run for the top prosecutor job since 2004.
Douglas County voters: Here’s a look at candidates who have filed for election so far
Just more than a week remains for people to throw their hats into the ring for a big election year. The Douglas County Commission is adding two seats; every seat in the Legislature is up for grabs; and the top prosecutor job is on the ballot.
Community developer who played basketball at the University of Kansas enters 2nd District race
Matt Kleinmann has filed as a Democrat in the 2nd District race for the U.S. House. Former AG Derek Schmidt and former congressional staffer Jeff Kahrs are seeking the GOP nomination.
Women for Kansas to hold forum for Senate District 19 candidates
The Lawrence/Douglas County chapter of Women for Kansas is kicking off election season early with an online forum for candidates of Senate District 19.
East Lawrencian, Air Force veteran kicks off campaign for Kansas House
Brooklynne Mosley, an Air Force veteran and community organizer living in East Lawrence, has kicked off her campaign for Kansas House District 46.
Other outlets
Readers can find more paywall-free news coverage about national and/or state-level elections at the following links:
• Associated Press: Election 2024 coverage; Kansas news
• Kansas Reflector
• Kansas News Service / KCUR
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