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KS HB2494

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elections

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Amends K.S.A. 25-613, which currently requires party affiliation only for national, state, county, and township office candidates

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elections1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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