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Divided government
Kansas
Kansas voters kept abortion protections 59-41 in 2022. Republicans overrode Kelly's 2026 vetoes, and Masterson and Holscher are running to replace her.
Updated October 6, 2026. Every figure is sourced and dated.
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What November 3 Decided
Results as certified by the Secretary of State. Nothing here is a projection; each office reads "Not yet certified" until the state certifies it.
- U.S. Senate Not yet certified Roger Marshall (R), Adam Hamilton (D), David Graham (L)
- Governor Not yet certified Ty Masterson (R), Cindy Holscher (D)
Who Runs Kansas
The Legislature meets next on January 11, 2027.
- Governor Laura Kelly Term-limited in 2026; the seat is open
- Lieutenant Governor David Toland Not on the 2026 ballot; the office is elected on the governor's ticket
- Attorney General Kris Kobach On the ballot for re-election
- Secretary of State Scott Schwab Lost the 2026 Republican primary for governor; not on the November ballot
- President of the Kansas Senate Ty Masterson On the ballot for governor
- Speaker of the Kansas House Daniel Hawkins On the ballot for insurance commissioner
Who Votes in Kansas
An estimated 70.7% of Kansas's adult citizens voted in November 2024, plus or minus 5.6 points, against 65.3% nationwide.
- 3.0 million Residents, July 1, 2024
- 2.2 million Adults 18 and over (estimated)
- 2.0 million Adult citizens (estimated)
- 1.6 million Registered to vote (estimated)
- 1.4 million Voted (estimated)
- 1,327,591 Ballots counted for president
Kansas
United States
- Voted
- Registered, did not vote
- Not registered
Shares of adult citizens. Registered but did not vote: Kansas 9.1%, United States 8.3%. Registered and voted are estimates from the Census Current Population Survey, November 2024 (Table 4a); the margin of error for Kansas's turnout is plus or minus 5.6 points and for its registration 4.5 points. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates. Presidential count: Federal Election Commission, from each state's certified canvass.
Donald Trump carried Kansas by 16.1 points in the certified count, 758,802 votes to 544,853.
Your Kansas Rules
The answers people look up first, chosen by search demand from our 50-state datasets. Each is dated and links to the source and to every state's answer.
- How far into pregnancy is abortion legal? 22 weeks Legal until 18 to 22 weeks
- Do you need an ID to vote in person in Kansas? Photo ID, strict Without ID: Vote provisionally and get ID to the county election officer before the county canvass.
- Is marijuana legal in Kansas? Illegal, low-THC oil only Illegal, no full medical program
- Has Kansas restricted DEI at public colleges? State law
- How high is the property tax on a home in Kansas? 1.21% of home value, 13th highest of 50 Above the middle (11th to 25th)
- Can a person with a felony conviction vote in Kansas? Lost until parole and probation end
How Kansas Ranks
Kansas homeowners paid an effective property tax rate of 1.21% of their home's value in 2024, the 13th highest of the 50 states, according to the Tax Foundation.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 1.32% |
| New York | 1.3% |
| Pennsylvania | 1.26% |
| Kansas | 1.21% |
| Michigan | 1.19% |
| Rhode Island | 1.12% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Kansas and the states ranked nearest it. Source: Tax Foundation, Property Taxes by State and County, 2026. Read September 28, 2026.
Every Kansas Guide
5 guides to Kansas law and politics, each sourced and dated.
Elections and Who Holds Power
Your Money, Work and Home
Health and Safety
Guns, Drugs and Criminal Justice
Kansas Rules at a Glance
56 answers from our 50-state datasets. Each card shows when it was last verified and links to the source and to the Kansas guide or every state's answer.
Rule of Law (2)
Is marijuana legal in the state?
Illegal, low-THC oil only
Illegal, no full medical program
Voting (19)
When is the last day to register for November 3, 2026?
In person by Tuesday, October 13
Deadline before Election Day
Who can vote by mail?
Any voter can ask for a ballot
Are guns banned at polling places?
No clear statewide ban
Do you have to prove citizenship to register?
Enacted, then blocked by a court
Is ranked choice voting used or banned?
Banned by state law
Who draws the congressional map?
State legislature
Did the state draw a new congressional map for 2026?
Tried and blocked, rejected, or dropped
Was the state covered by Voting Rights Act preclearance before 2013?
Not covered
Did the 2024 presidential campaigns treat the state as a battleground?
Not a battleground
Has the state joined the National Popular Vote Compact?
Not joined
How many electoral votes does the state have?
6 electoral votes
3 to 9 electoral votes
Did the state gain or lose House seats after the 2020 census?
No change
Can voters recall state officials?
Yes, by a recall election
Where is the state's guide to running for office?
Ballotpedia, How to run for office in Kansas
Guide available
When did the state ratify the 19th Amendment?
Ratified June 16, 1919
Before Tennessee, 1919-1920
Who can vote in a party primary?
Partially closed
Partially closed: each party decides
Can a person with a felony conviction vote in the state?
Lost until parole and probation end
Do you need an ID to vote in person in the state?
Photo ID, strict
How many people in the state are eligible, registered and voted?
An estimated 70.7% of adult citizens voted in 2024 (plus or minus 5.6 points)
An estimated 70% or more of adult citizens voted
Immigration (1)
Is the state on the Justice Department’s sanctuary list?
Nothing in the state is listed
LGBTQ Rights (4)
Is gender-affirming care for minors banned or protected?
Ban blocked by a court
Is conversion therapy banned for minors?
No full ban
Must schools tell parents about a student’s gender identity?
No forced-outing law
Does the state constitution still ban same-sex marriage?
Ban still in the constitution, unenforceable
Education (1)
Has the state restricted DEI at public colleges?
State law
Healthcare (1)
Has the state expanded Medicaid?
Not expanded
Economy (8)
What is the state's minimum wage?
$7.25 an hour (the federal minimum)
$7.25, the federal floor
Can cities set a higher minimum wage?
Blocked by state law
Can cities require paid sick leave?
Blocked by state law
Is the state a right-to-work state?
Has a right-to-work law
What would the projected Social Security cut cost a retiree in the state?
About $477 a month
Projected cut at depletion
How much of the state's budget comes from federal money?
27.4% federal money
Under 30% federal
Does the state tax income, and at what rate?
5.2% to 5.58%; the top rate starts at $23,000 (single filer)
Graduated rates
How high is the property tax on a home in the state?
1.21% of home value, 13th highest of 50
Above the middle (11th to 25th)
Ethics (1)
How much does the state require lobbyists to disclose?
Limited disclosure
Reproductive Rights (1)
How far into pregnancy is abortion legal?
22 weeks
Legal until 18 to 22 weeks
Civil Rights (7)
Does the state have the death penalty?
Has the death penalty
How does the state's civil forfeiture law grade?
Grade D-
D range
Has the state passed anti-protest laws since 2017?
1 law enacted since 2017
At least one law enacted
Does the state constitution name a right to privacy?
No explicit clause
Does the state have a consumer data privacy law?
No comprehensive law
How much support does Christian nationalism have in the state?
37% support
30% to 37%
Did the state ratify the Equal Rights Amendment?
Ratified by the deadline
Housing (5)
Can a landlord refuse a housing voucher?
Yes, unless a local law applies
Does the state ban sleeping outside in public places?
No statewide law identified
How much notice must a landlord give for unpaid rent?
3 days
Does the state give homeowners a homestead exemption?
Yes, a statewide program
Yes, a statewide program for most homeowners
Is there a cap on how fast assessed home values can rise?
No cap in the Lincoln Institute table
Gun Safety (6)
Does the state have a red flag law?
No statewide red flag law
Can cities pass their own gun laws?
Broad state preemption
Can you openly carry a handgun in the state?
Yes, no permit needed
Do you need a permit to carry a concealed handgun?
No permit needed (permitless carry)
Does the state require background checks on private gun sales?
No, only the federal dealer check
Is there a waiting period to buy a gun?
No waiting period
Kansas voters rejected an anti-abortion constitutional amendment 59% to 41% on August 2, 2022, the first statewide abortion vote after Dobbs. Republicans hold more than two-thirds of both chambers of the Legislature, and in 2026 they overrode Governor Laura Kelly’s vetoes of bills on crisis pregnancy centers and a federal school choice tax credit.
Kelly cannot seek a third straight term. On November 3, Republican Ty Masterson faces Democrat Cindy Holscher for governor, and Senator Roger Marshall faces Democrat Adam Hamilton for the U.S. Senate. Our Kansas governor race guide and Kansas Senate race guide cover both races.
Reproductive Rights
The amendment failed 557,837 to 385,014 in the official count. Since then, the Kansas Supreme Court struck down two abortion laws in July 2024, and on August 3, 2026, a Johnson County judge permanently blocked the state’s 24-hour waiting period and several other rules (Kansas Reflector). Our Kansas abortion laws guide covers what applies now.
In March 2026, the Legislature passed the CARE Act (HB 2635), which creates a regulatory shield for crisis pregnancy centers, preventing requirements to provide information about abortions, procedures, medication, or referrals.
”That means we shouldn’t be spending tax dollars trying to interfere with that very personal, very private, medical decision.”
Governor Laura Kelly, vetoing HB 2635, March 2026Kelly vetoed the CARE Act on March 27, 2026. The legislature overrode her veto within hours: House 87-35, Senate 30-9. The budget also added language prohibiting KDHE from spending any funds to contract with entities that provide, assist, or refer for abortions.
Public Schools
The legislature overrode Kelly’s veto of HB 2468 to permanently opt Kansas into the federal school choice tax credit program. House 85-38, Senate 29-10. Senate Republicans also introduced SB 75 in 2025: an $8,000 tax credit per child in accredited private schools, $4,000 for homeschooled children, capped at $125 million in year one with 25% annual increases.
The existing school finance framework expires June 30, 2027. A task force is working on recommendations, with a final plan for the 2027 session. The next governor will sign or veto whatever framework the legislature proposes.
Healthcare and Benefits
Kelly proposed Medicaid expansion for the seventh time in 2025 through the Healthcare Access for Working Kansans (HAWK) Act, which would have covered roughly 150,000 Kansans.
Kansas remains one of 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid. Proponents say expansion would create 23,000 new jobs and inject $1.2 billion in annual funding. The House Speaker called for $200 million in state budget cuts targeting Medicaid in August 2025.
Governor vs. AG
Governor Kelly and AG Kris Kobach are in open conflict. Kobach sued Kelly in September 2025 to force the release of personal SNAP recipient data to the federal government. A Kansas judge dismissed the lawsuit, ruling the governor has no legal duty to hand over that data.
Kelly then sued Kobach in October 2025, accusing him of failing to defend Kansas against federal overreach on education, public health, and food security. The Kansas Supreme Court dismissed the case in March 2026, finding the dispute had not “ripened.” Both sides claimed victory.
2026 Elections in Kansas
Kelly is term-limited. On November 3, the nominees for governor are Ty Masterson (R); Cindy Holscher (D). Masterson is the state Senate president, and Holscher is a state senator.
Overriding a veto takes 27 senators and 84 representatives. Republicans hold 31 and 88 (Kansas Constitution, art. 2, sec. 14). The new governor and the next Legislature both start on January 11, 2027.
What You Can Do in Kansas
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Check your voter registration. The deadline for November 3 is October 13. Verify your registration and polling place on the Secretary of State’s VoterView.
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Ask governor candidates three questions. Will you veto voucher expansion? Will you push for Medicaid expansion? Will your AG defend Kansas against federal overreach or help it? Make them answer on the record.
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Contact your state legislators about the school finance framework. It expires June 30, 2027, so ask what they plan to do before then. Find them with the Legislature’s Find My Legislators tool.
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Know your SNAP rights. A judge ruled the governor does not have to hand over your SNAP data to the federal government. If you receive SNAP benefits, keep your contact information current with Kansas DCF.
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Know the abortion law where you live. Abortion is legal in Kansas until 22 weeks. Our Kansas abortion laws guide explains the limit and the 2026 ruling.
Contact Your Officials
Call your two U.S. senators, the governor's office, or look up your own state legislators.
Governor Laura Kelly (D) 785-296-3232
Your State Legislators
Every address in Kansas sits in one district for each chamber of the Legislature, and each district elects its own member. Enter your address in the Legislature's own lookup to see who represents you.
Chamber leaders
- Ty Masterson, President of the Kansas Senate
- Daniel Hawkins, Speaker of the Kansas House
All 165 Kansas legislators
- Craig Bowser
- Marci Francisco
- Rick Kloos
- David Haley
- Jeff Klemp
- Pat Pettey
- Ethan Corson
- Cindy Holscher
- Beverly Gossage
- Mike Thompson
- Kellie Warren
- Caryn Tyson
- Tim Shallenburger
- Michael Fagg
- Virgil Peck
- Ty Masterson
- Mike Argabright
- Kenny Titus
- Patrick Schmidt
- Brenda Dietrich
- Dinah Sykes
- Brad Starnes
- Adam Thomas
- Scott Hill
- Silas Miller
- Chase Blasi
- Joseph Claeys
- Mike Petersen
- Oletha Faust Goudeau
- Renee Erickson
- Stephen Owens
- Larry Alley
- Tory Marie Blew
- Michael Murphy
- TJ Rose
- Elaine Bowers
- Doug Shane
- Ronald Ryckman
- William Clifford
- Rick Billinger
- Dale Helwig
- Kenneth Collins
- Chuck Smith
- Rick James
- Courtney Sappington
- Samantha Poetter Parshall
- Dan Goddard
- Chris Croft
- Fred Gardner
- Suzanne Wikle
- Ron Bryce
- Doug Blex
- Duane Droge
- Charlotte Esau
- Lauren Bohi
- Linda Featherston
- Jo Ella Hoye
- Cindy Neighbor
- Stephanie Sawyer Clayton
- Mari-Lynn Poskin
- Jerry Stogsdill
- Lindsay Vaughn
- Susan Ruiz
- Jarrod Ousley
- Rui Xu
- Chip VanHouden
- Sean Tarwater
- Carl Turner
- Heather Meyer
- Laura Williams
- Louis Ruiz
- Pam Curtis
- Carolyn Caiharr
- Valdenia Winn
- Wanda Brownlee Paige
- Lynn Melton
- Melissa Oropeza
- Timothy Johnson
- Angela Stiens
- David Buehler
- Pat Proctor
- Lance W. Neelly
- Bill Sutton
- Barbara Ballard
- Mike Amyx
- Brooklynne Mosley
- Ronald Ellis
- Dan Osman
- Nikki McDonald
- Kyle McNorton
- Megan Steele
- Jesse Borjon
- Kirk Haskins
- Ken Corbet
- Tobias Schlingensiepen
- Virgil Weigel
- John Alcala
- Alexis Simmons
- Rebecca Schmoe
- Mark Schreiber
- Francis Awerkamp
- Sean Willcott
- Allen Reavis
- Lewis "Bill" Bloom
- Shawn Chauncey
- Sydney Carlin
- Angelina Roeser
- Nathan Butler
- Clarke Sanders
- Greg Wilson
- Steven K. Howe
- Avery Anderson
- Rick Wilborn
- Mike King
- Will Carpenter
- Bradley Barrett
- Kristey Williams
- Robyn R. Essex
- Webster T. Roth
- Bill Rhiley
- Blake Carpenter
- Leah Howell
- Henry Helgerson
- Ford Carr
- Steve Brunk
- Abi Boatman
- Susan Estes
- Sandy Pickert
- KC Ohaebosim
- Steve Huebert
- Emil Bergquist
- John Carmichael
- Brian Bergkamp
- Leo Delperdang
- Tom Sawyer
- Tom Kessler
- Nick Hoheisel
- Cyndi Howerton
- Susan Humphries
- Daniel Hawkins
- Joe Seiwert
- Kyler Sweely
- Angela Martinez
- Paul Waggoner
- Jill Ward
- Lisa M. Moser
- Dawn Wolf
- Brandon Woodard
- Troy Waymaster
- Ken Rahjes
- Barb Wasinger
- Sherri Brantley
- Brett Fairchild
- Kevin Schwertfeger
- Gary White
- Kyle Hoffman
- Adam Turk
- Jim Minnix
- Jason W. Goetz
- Adam Smith
- Mike Storm
- Lon Pishny
- Bob Lewis
- Marty Long
- Shannon Francis
No legislators match that search.
Source: Kansas Legislature member API, read October 14, 2026.
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