When it comes to the Kansas Legislature, sometimes you have to use a wide-angle lens to catch what’s actually going on. Hearings in the House Elections Committee this week began clearing the way for bills meant for one purpose: expanding Republican power.

A new bill at the Kansas Statehouse could change when voters cast ballots in local elections. Republican lawmakers are pushing legislation that would move county, city and school board races to even-numbered years,

A Kansas bill would increase public information about the state officials who nominate justices for the state’s Supreme Court. Supporters say the commission helping select the most important judges in Kansas should be more transparent.

Kansas voters will decide on a state constitutional amendment in August 2026 to elect supreme court justices. Supporters argue for more transparency, while opponents fear it will politicize the judiciary. Currently, Kansas uses a merit-based system where a commission nominates justices, the governor appoints them, and voters decide on retention.

State legislators are considering a proposal to move city government and school board elections to even-numbered years – and a couple of Douglas County figures are saying that could add some new complications.

Top Kansas Republican lawmakers said because the House lacks the votes, the Senate won't "waste" time on redistricting the congressional maps.

Four candidates for Kansas governor loaned their campaigns at least $1 million to bolster the bottom line on year-end finance reports and support claims of political momentum eight