Democratic election lawyer Marc Elias has lost his bid to thwart a Kansas law banning foreign actors from funneling money into state-level ballot initiatives.

There are two election authorities, Kansas City, Missouri, and Jackson County, involved in planning a special election for a recall effort against Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr..

Here are eight Kansas laws that take effect in July 2025. Under this new law, child support payments can start at the date of conception and can include costs of pregnancy and childbirth. Now parents can get an income tax exemption for $2,320 for fetuses. Kansas lawmakers overrode the governor’s veto on HB 2062.

County Legislator Sean Smith helped lead the recall effort of Jackson County Executive Frank White, which local election officials confirmed had enough signatures Monday to go to a vote. White has accused Smith of illegally using taxpayer-funded staff to promote the petition campaign.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Monday brought big news in the petition initiative to recall Jackson County Executive Frank White. The county clerk had received communication from the Kansas City and Jackson County Election Boards that they had verified enough petition signatures to trigger an election. When that election will happen remains unclear.

Supporters of an effort to recall Jackson County Executive Frank White turned in enough valid signatures to force a recall vote.

AGRA – Ken Rahjes, R-Agra, officially filed Monday as a Republican candidate for Kansas Secretary of State. He currently serves in the Kansas House of Representatives for the 110th District.

This is a municipal election year. The City of Topeka has odd-numbered council seats on the ballot, but only Dist. 1 will see a primary.

Jackson County Executive Frank White faces historic recall election after petition effort succeeds. First-ever recall vote could remove the top official.

Two watchdog groups are backing Kansas in federal court as the state defends its ban on foreign money in ballot measure campaigns.