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KS HB2494
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elections
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AI Summary
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Candidates for nonpartisan offices (those other than national, state, county, or township offices) may elect to have their political party or affiliation listed next to their name on the ballot
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Invalidates any city, county, township, school district, or other political subdivision ordinances, resolutions, or regulations that conflict with this provision, including those adopted on or before July 1, 2026
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Amends K.S.A. 25-613, which currently requires party affiliation only for national, state, county, and township office candidates
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Takes effect upon publication in the Kansas Register
Legislative Description
Allowing a nonpartisan candidate to include such candidate's political party affiliation on the ballot with such candidate's name.
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Elections
1/21/2026