Lawrence school board member Bob Byers has announced that he’s running for re-election. Byers said in an email to the Journal-World that with his level of experience, knowledge and skills, he believes that he can move the district forward in its commitment to providing a quality education for the children in the community and to

Kansas lawmakers have sent Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly a bill on mail voting, and Republicans appear to have the votes to override a likely veto.

Republican lawmakers are pushing for a constitutional amendment for voters to elect Kansas Supreme Court justices. It has now passed the Senate.

House Majority Leader Chris Croft talks to colleagues during a Feb. 25, 2025, session of the House. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — Kansas Republicans returned from last year’s Republican National Convention dismayed by the party’s decision to soften its stance on abortion.

Danedri Herbert was elected chair of the Kansas Republican Party, replacing Mike Brown. Kansas Democrats reelected chair Jeanna Repass.

A $450 million bond issue for Wichita Public Schools has officially failed after Sedgwick County Commissioners certified election results Friday. The bond lost by a wafer-thin margin, with “No” votes having a 319 vote lead, or 1% of the vote.

A bill that would nix the requirement that ballots have to be postmarked before Election Day in Kansas has been sent to the Governor’s Office for approval.

A $450 million Wichita school bond initiative appears to have failed by a wafer-thin margin, with “No” votes holding a nearly 300-vote lead — or 1%.

County election officials from across Kansas expressed mixed opinions on how a new bill could impact rural versus urban areas.

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - On Monday, Kansas state lawmakers reviewed the findings of two audits regarding the election processes and practices in Ford County. These audits focused on two key aspects ...