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KS HB2447
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elections
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AI Summary
- Establishes a presidential preference primary election on the first Tuesday in March 2028 and every four years thereafter for recognized political parties to select presidential nominees
- Aligns the special election date in March with the presidential preference primary date by removing the specific "first Tuesday after the first Monday" language
- Prohibits mail ballot elections from being held on the same date as a presidential preference primary election
- Extends canvassing deadlines for presidential preference primaries: county boards must meet within 13 days (instead of 8) and submit abstracts by the 15th day after the election
- Allows political parties to opt out of the presidential preference primary by submitting written notice to the secretary of state by December 1 of the preceding year
Legislative Description
Providing for a presidential preference primary election every four years commencing in 2028 and aligning the special election date in March with the presidential preference primary election date.
Last Action
House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Elections1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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