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In race for Kansas governor, Masterson and Holscher focus on taxes and education funding
With Election Day less than a month away, Republican Ty Masterson and Democrat Cindy Holscher continue to focus on education and property taxes on the campaign trail.
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Three Kansas House incumbents — two Democrats, one Republican — fall in Tuesday’s election
Some Kansas House incumbents in southeastern Kansas lost their seats in Tuesday’s primary, more than 150 candidates faced no opponent, and a Tonganoxie seat may still be too close to call.
Kansas judge says decision to strike abortion restrictions not ‘even a close call’
A Kansas judge took a sledgehammer to a slate of abortion restrictions dating back to 1997, ruling the state came up short in arguing the Kansas Legislature should be able to impose waiting periods, mandate abortion reversal disclosures and require doctors to obtain patients’ reasons for seeking an abortion.
Masterson scores win in GOP primary for Kansas governor; Holscher prevails in Democratic race
Republican Ty Masterson rode President Donald Trump’s endorsement to victory Tuesday in a seven-candidate gubernatorial primary, while Democrat Cindy Holscher shrugged off Gov. Laura Kelly’s blessing of a rival candidate to win the party’s nomination.
Kansas voters reject electing state Supreme Court justices as constitutional amendment fails
Kansas voters rejected a constitutional amendment that would have changed to electing state Supreme Court justices, in a win for groups that were concerned the change would impact abortion rights and school funding.
U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, United Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton to compete in November
Incumbent U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall will face United Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton in November’s U.S. Senate election, according to race calls from the Associated Press.
Kansas Democrats, Republicans firm up teams for statewide office contests
Primary election results brought few surprises for statewide offices as most candidates ran unopposed. The lone exception was a skirmish between Democrats Jennifer Day and Samuel Lane.
Who’s running for Kansas secretary of state in 2026? Here’s a guide
The secretary of state is in charge of responding to important questions regarding Kansas elections. The candidates running for the office have different answers.
Kansas Supreme Court declines to take emergency appeal of election law
The Kansas Supreme Court declined an expedited review of lower court decisions temporarily blocking enforcement of a state law that repeals the three-day grace period for mail-in ballots.
Cyclospora has Kansans shopping for locally grown produce. Is it safer?
A parasite that causes a nasty intestinal illness has sickened thousands nationwide and hundreds in Kansas and Missouri, is causing some people to consider locally grown produce options. Is that safer?
U.S. House candidate who lost job to DOGE campaigns on grassroots fundraising, rural Kansas issues
Democratic candidate Lauren Reinhold decided to run for Congress in Kansas after DOGE eliminated her federal position.
Kansas business law expert strives for competitive balance in U.S. House race
Kansas congressional candidate Colin McRoberts tells potential voters the 1st District has gone long enough without representation by someone who really wanted the job.
Who’s running to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate in 2026? Here’s a guide to the candidates
Eight Democrats, a Republican and a Libertarian are challenging first-term Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in the race to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate.
Who’s running for Kansas governor in 2026? Here’s a guide to the candidates
Here’s a guide to the numerous candidates running for Kansas governor in 2026.
A new Kansas-grown wheat could soon be in your box of noodles
A new type of wheat dotting Kansas fields has a special use: making pasta. Wheat acres have continuously declined in Kansas. The noodle-focused wheat variety could change that.
Kansas cases of illness causing explosive diarrhea jump to 289
Kansas cases of cyclosporiasis, an infection that causes gastrointestinal illness increased to 289 over the past week, and the state’s health agency said they are connected to a national outbreak.
Who’s running for Congress in Kansas’ 2nd District? Here’s a guide to the candidates
Republican Derek Schmidt is defending his congressional seat against a challenger within his own party and two other hopefuls. The 2nd District covers much of eastern Kansas, including Douglas County outside of Lawrence.
Kansas judge issues injunction temporarily blocking repeal of voters’ 3-day grace period
A Douglas County judge issued a temporary injunction Thursday to allow the counting of advance mail ballots postmarked by Election Day but arriving at county offices up to three days after polls closed.
Should Kansas elect Supreme Court justices? Here’s how you can vote
Every registered Kansas voter has a chance to weigh in on a proposed constitutional amendment that would change to electing state Supreme Court justices. Early voting is underway.
Kansas cyclospora cases more than double this week, as illness spreads nationally
Kansas cases of a foodborne illness that causes explosive diarrhea doubled this week to 55, and a national health agency said cases exceeded 7,000 nationwide.
Gov. Laura Kelly selects Johnson County judge to fill vacancy on Kansas Supreme Court
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly filled a vacancy Monday on the Kansas Supreme Court by selecting Johnson County District Judge Chris Jayaram, who has focused on a civil case docket after a 20-year career in private practice.
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