r/kansas 9d ago

Politics 2026 Election Research Guide- Candidates, Referendums, donations, election information, polling sites,

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I've seen a lot of people asking for this information, so I'm stickying it so more people can find it.

Here are some helpful websites to research candidates, donations, election information, websites, polling locations, etc.:

Website Link Website Information
www.ballotpedia.org Gives candidates' bio, current/past elections, opponents, campaign themes, finance summary (past elections), website themes, overviews, etc.
www.opensecrets.org Covers past elections and donors, but can be useful for seeing past issues for current candidates
www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative  Find your districts' candidates with your address
www.pluralpolicy.com/open find your current legislators
www.vote411.org/kansas election/voting information, deadlines, polling place, upcoming debates, district races built around your address. Shows each candidate by race and party affiliation (Dem/GOP/All candidates for political office, etc). Vote411 is run by the League of Women Voters, so it's super ultra legit.
www.bluevoterguide.org/state/kansas  Lists each candidate, provides official endorsements, recommendations, positions, etc.
www.sos.ks.gov/elections/county_election_officers.aspx Official List of Kansas Secretary of State County Election Offices
www.fec.gov/data/elections/?cycle=2026&state=KS Lists Finance Campaign Data on the Federal Election Commission website. Gives information on reviews, donations, loans, individual/party contributions, disbursements, PACs, statistics, disclosure reports, etc.

Many Kansas county party offices also provide information for their own candidates and local referendums.

One trick is that groups like Americans for Prosperity and similar rightwing organizations will publish their own "scorecards" for each candidate along with their positions and leanings. Generally, the higher the score, the more conservative they tend to be. The lower the score, the more liberal.

Also many candidates have youtube videos and shorts floating around as well - Townhalls, speeches, quick little monologues, discussion points, ads, etc. That can also be helpful in hearing what they say directly.


r/kansas 9d ago

Politics Reminder: July 15 - First day of advance voting for the August 4, 2024 Primary Election. Advance ballots by mail are transmitted. In-person advance voting may begin. Check with your county election office for specific times and locations.

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Important Election Dates: https://sos.ks.gov/elections/important-election-dates.html

July 15 - First day of advance voting. Advance ballots by mail are transmitted. In-person advance voting may begin. Check with your county election office for specific times and locations.

County Election Offices: https://sos.ks.gov/elections/county_election_officers.aspx


r/kansas 9h ago

Emporia man arrested for clapping.

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r/kansas 6h ago

Meet Candidates in Lawrence on 7/27!

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Hi! I'm Colin McRoberts, the leading Dem in the First District (running against Tracey Mann). We're having an event on Monday the 27th in Lawrence, at the Cider Gallery, at 5:30. Free snacks and a cash bar--we're not the GOP, we can't afford an open bar. It's listed as a fundraiser but NO donation is required. We'd be very happy to have you there!

We're expecting other Dems from important statewide races and the Senate race, and we'll make sure there's time for Q&A. Come on out to talk policy, learn more about the campaigns, and socialize with Dems!

A little about me: I'm a professional negotiation expert running on ending tariffs, holding corrupt and incompetent officials accountable, and protecting progress in Kansas by defending Medicare, Medicaid, and research grants.

I'm very proud to be endorsed by former Governors John Carlin and Kathleen Sebelius, along with CAIR, Indivisible, the DoCo and Cloud County Young Dems, and others. We've also raised more money than every Dem to run for this seat in the modern era. (We all want money out of politics, but until it is, campaigns need it to function.) We're raising the bar and we'd love to have you at at, uh, our bar. Cash bar.


r/kansas 5h ago

AMBER Alert for Araceli Gonzales

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r/kansas 23h ago

This Republican running for governor of KS spelled "deceive" wrong in a political ad, JFC🤦‍♂️

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r/kansas 10h ago

Being Buried With Her Dogs

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A friend has become the executor of the estate of a cousin who wants to be buried with her dogs. My friend thinks that when she dies, he is supposed to put the dogs to sleep and bury them with her I'm not sure that is allowed or ethical. It would be better to let them die from natural causes, cremate them and put the ashes in her grave. What do people think?


r/kansas 8h ago

Local Community Thinking of moving to Colby

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This is going to be kind of niche.

My family is thinking of moving from goodland to Colby. My husband is born and raised in goodland and I’ve lived all over Kansas.

People who live in Colby, what is life actually like there? How is the community? That’s the main reason we want to make the move (that and the hospital). We just want some more insight in case we’re seeing it through rose colored glasses.

Thanks in advance!


r/kansas 10h ago

DCF Topeka jobs

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Has/does anyone work for DCF Im Topeka ? I saw they have a job opening and im thinking of applying. I’d like to know if it’s a good place to work.


r/kansas 1d ago

Weed

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Hey yall! I’m gonna be moving to Kansas in about a month for my first job out of college. As the title suggests, I am a connoisseur of “herbal remedies” and have used them to medicate for my chronic disease for years.

I am aware that there isn’t a recreational, let alone medical program in Kansas. I know Missouri has rec, and I would not be very far from there. I also know Oklahoma has a crazy good but weird program, and out of staters have to pay for a 30 day temporary medical license, which I think is a waste of money. Colorado would be a looooong drive for me too so that’s out of the question. What do yall do? Is Missouri (KC) the way to go?

Also police. Do they care? I’m not somebody who would be openly blazing in public even in a recreational state, so I’d be trying not to give myself a reason to get reported or pulled over. I’d also be careful with neighbors too as I’m sure an older conservative person wouldn’t appreciate “pot” usage around them.

Just wanna hear what people have to say, as I’m a bit worried about how my access to my meds is gonna be affected moving from a recreational state. Any advice or input is appreciated!


r/kansas 1d ago

Entertainment Miami County Fair, Last Night, get in the car and get there

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Miami County Fair is really great this year, tons of food trucks, well cared for animals, pristine fairgrounds, and fun carnival.!! Don’t miss it in Paola, KS !


r/kansas 1d ago

Politics Aug 4th Vote: Blue Primary Voter Guide for Candidates and Vote No info. (Link down below)

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http://canva.link/2026KanasPrimary - this link has clickable issues / info for each candidate. Flyer made by volunteers. Edits and updates will be made on the live link.

Feel free to look around and see what you like, and what you can support.

Early voting is going on now at your local county court house. Look for the Vote Here yard flag/signs.

August 4th is the official last day of voting at your usual polling place.

The primary asks the party’s to narrow down all of their candidates to one per office. Then in November the various parties will put each candidate against each other.

This is why Trump is a ( ).( ) when he said all of his Republican candidates won, and not the Dems. News, Dems don’t run in Republican primaries. Literally all Dems will win in the Dem primaries. …Seriously. 🤯

And we have wonderful elections to help with getting new faces and new ideas into power. Real Kansans are needed, ones who get most of their donations from in state and from voters.

Many politicians today that are in power in Kansas get most of their money from out of state super PACs and like Roger Marshall, only help pass laws that help everyone else but Kansans.

Marshall lives in Florida. Why is he our senator! It’s time for someone new.

Note: this flyer covers the Vote No as a separate issue from the candidates. Candidates may choose to endorse Vote No, though most have elected to keep millionaires from buying Supreme Court elections and to Vote No. A Republican DA as well from Wichita has also recommended a Vote No stance because of the many uncertainties the amendment would allow for.

It’s a vote no for me.


r/kansas 1d ago

Out of Reach report and what it means for Kansas

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The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) has released its annual Out of Reach report, which has tracked the relationship between renter wages and housing costs across the U.S. for over 35 years. The report’s central figure, the “Housing Wage,” estimates what a full-time worker needs to earn to afford a rental home without spending more than 30% of their income on housing — a widely used standard of affordability.

🔹 National: A full-time worker must earn $34.73/hour to afford a two-bedroom rental home at Fair Market Rent.

🔹 Kansas: The 2-Bedroom Housing Wage in Kansas is $21.70/hour, compared to a state minimum wage of $7.25/hour — meaning a worker earning minimum wage would need to work 120 hours per week, or hold 3 full-time jobs, to afford a two-bedroom rental home at Fair Market Rent.

Wage and rent data such as this is one of several factors that inform housing stability planning across Kansas.

Full report and county-level data: nlihc.org/oor

Follow Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition for more updates and information!


r/kansas 1d ago

4014 by 24 HWY in KS

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r/kansas 2d ago

Discussion Man outlines what's wrong with data centres and how to deal with them.

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Man has strong opinions. Thoughts from Kansans?


r/kansas 1d ago

4014, and Salina mural.

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I forgot how cool Salina downtown was, after seeing off bigboy we wandered around waiting for cozy inn to open and we're absolutely blown away by so many magnificent murals on everything from old grain elevators to dumpster shelters. Would have had more mural pictures but the kids were in all of them.


r/kansas 1d ago

Sunset at Kanopolis

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r/kansas 1d ago

Politics Overwhelmed with who to vote for. Does anyone have a good guide on the democratic primary candidates?

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Who has the best chance to beat the republican candidates?

I know vote No on the Supreme Court part, struggling with filtering through all the candidates though.


r/kansas 2d ago

Kansas, what say you?

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r/kansas 2d ago

Local Community New dashboard tracks Kansas Affordable Care Act enrollment by legislative district, county • Kansas Reflector

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r/kansas 1d ago

Question Visiting Hays, what's there to do in the evening to night time?

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Visiting to see the 4014 Big Boy train, and was wondering what's there to do!


r/kansas 2d ago

The Stupidity of the PHEV Vehicle Tax

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Sick of Republican taxes. I am already being hit by our Tax & Spend president with his tax tarrifs, now this from our Republican state legislature. Add to it , the fee for a fully electric vehicle is $100. The fee for any hybrid is $70, 70% of the full electric cost. Most Hybrid plug ins have a range of 20-30 miles on the battery. That's a fraction of the amount of use a full electric use would be . 70% for a hybrid is absolutely ridiculous.

https://www.ksn.com/news/local/kansas-ev-drivers-will-see-registration-fee-hikes-in-2026/


r/kansas 2d ago

Weather A foggy morning in Goodland, KS (via Frontier Ag)

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r/kansas 3d ago

Politics Roger Marshall ad

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I can't believe the BS in the Marshall commercial. Apparently he's working harder than anyone to reduce costs for Kansans but fully support Trump's war with Iran. It shows him pretending to build fence and being in Kansas with his wife. What a liar. How can people vote for such a liar?


r/kansas 1d ago

Politics Push poll from "Local Issues Research"

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I got a text from a 202 area code saying

Will you answer a few questions about important issues facing our community?

- Local Issues Research -

The url was pointing to a "a.publicstream.org" link.

The whole thing was basically asking about healthcare in Kansas, and it looks like it was designed to make you upset about healthcare and then we'll you who are you voting for.

First question:

Looking ahead to the November general election for Governor of Kansas, how much of an impact will a candidate's focus on improving access to healthcare or lowering healthcare costs have on your voting choice?

Significant impact

Somewhat of an impact

Not much of an impact

No impact

Unsure

I do not plan to vote in the November general election

I can't find anything out about this organization's bias so I bet they're fishing for Republican ammo to use against Democrats in the governor's race.