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KS SB336
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Federal and State Affairs
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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, prohibiting mail ballot elections from being held on the same date as a presidential preference primary
- Removes the previous 30-day voter registration closure period specific to presidential preference primaries, standardizing the registration deadline to 20 days before all elections
- Extends the county canvass deadline from 8 days to 13 days after the presidential preference primary, with abstracts due to the secretary of state by the 10th day post-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 year preceding the election
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
Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
1/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Federal and State Affairs1/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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