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Welcome to the Kansas state page! Here, Kansas organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.
Welcome to the Kansas state page! Here, Kansas organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.


==Political Landscape of Kansas==
=== Partisan Composition of Kansas===
Overall, Kansas is considered a red state, with a [https://www.cookpolitical.com/cook-pvi/2022-partisan-voting-index/state-map-and-list Cook PVI] of R+10 as of 2022, regularly voting 55-60% Republican in statewide races. Interestingly, their governor is a Democrat. Both of their US Senators and 3 out of 4 of their US House representatives are Republican. Republicans also have supermajorities in the state house (85-40) and state senate (29-11-1-1), giving them a veto-proof supermajority but not a trifecta.
===Progressive Outlook for Kansas===
The overall progressive strategy for Kansas is troubled but with a glimmer of hope. The KS Democrat party hasn't held a senate seat here since 1939, but they currently hold the governorship. As such, Laura Kelly has been able to move the state leftward and minimize the harm of the Republican state legislature. Making sure she has a good successor is vital, as is defending Sharice Davids's US House seat after their gerrymander. Because of a strong opposition, abortion rights have been protected and infrastructure built. As Kansas is a semi-closed primary state, it may make more sense to ask for a Republican primary ballot depending on where you live.
==Get Involved==
===Register to Vote in Kansas===
[[Kansas/Voting]]
===Progressive Organizations in Kansas ===
Below is a list of progressive organizations in Kansas. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it.


'''Eligibility'''
* '''[https://kansasdems.org/ Kansas Democrats:]''' As Kansas is a red state, the state's Democratic party is your best bet for progressive/liberal organizing efforts. They're a strong opposition party.


To be eligible to vote you must be:
===Notable Campaigns in 2024 ===
Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Kansas. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them.


* A United States citizen
'''November 5th General Election'''
* 18 years of age or older (you may register to vote when you are 17 years old, however, you may not vote in any election until you're 18 years old)
* A Kansas resident


Incarcerated Voters & Returning Citizens:  
* '''[https://shariceforcongress.com/ Sharice Davids for Congress:]''' Sharice Davids is the only Democrat to hold federal office in Kansas, and the only race to focus on this year on that level for those in Kansas. Her campaign could use your support!


In Kansas, a felony conviction results in the loss of voting rights until the terms of the felony sentence is complete. Your right to vote is restored immediately after you are released from prison and have completed any court-ordered supervision, probation, or parole. The voter registration form includes an affidavit above the signature line attesting that an individual’s right to vote has been restored. Pretrial detention and misdemeanor convictions do not restrict your voting rights.  
===Run for Local Office===
An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below.


Voters without traditional residence:  
[[Category:States]]
 
It is not mandatory for citizens to possess a "permanent home" for voter registration. A citizen can provide an alternative description of their residence, even if they are experiencing homelessness, as long as it enables the authorities to identify and assign a voting precinct to them. This precinct assignment ensures that the voter receives the appropriate ballot. The mailing address on their registration form can be a PO box, local shelter, advocacy organization, outreach center, or the home of someone who will accept mail for them.
 
'''ID Requirements'''
 
State law requires Kansas voters to show photographic identification when casting a vote in person. The following documents may be used to meet photo ID requirements for voting:
 
* Driver’s license or ID card issued by Kansas or another state
* U.S. Passport
* U.S. Military ID
* ID card issued by a Native American tribe
* Employee badge or ID issued by a government office
* Student ID card from an accredited postsecondary education institution in Kansas
* Concealed carry license issued by Kansas or another state
* Public assistance ID card issued by a government office
 
Exemptions from photo ID requirements exist for: permanent advance voters (voters with illness or disabilities); military and overseas voters and their spouses and dependents; and voter with religious objections who sign a Declaration of Religious Objection (Form DRO (Español)). Voters age 65 or older may use an expired photo ID.
 
In Kansas, the primary election is held on the first Tuesday in August of even numbered years for Democratic and Republican candidates. The general election is the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. Pursuant to state law, municipal elections are held at the same time in odd numbered years. Please note, most municipal jurisdictions do not have primary elections as the rules for conducting a primary election are different for municipalities. Minor party candidates do not participate in the primary and are, instead, nominated at state party conventions. Independent candidates file by petition.
 
State law requires polling places to open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. on election day. State law allow counties to open polling locations as early as 6:00 a.m. and close as late as 8:00 p.m. Pursuant to K.S.A. 25-106 polling locations must be open for at least 12 consecutive hours. Please verify the operating hours in your county with your local election officer.
 
'''Early Voting'''
 
Kansas allows voters to advance vote in person at county election offices or satellite voting locations up to 20 days before an election.
 
'''Vote by Mail'''
 
Voters are allowed to vote by mail prior to election day in the state of Kansas. In order to do so, you must complete an application for an advance ballot and include your driver’s license number or a copy of your photo identification. The deadline to submit advance voting applications to your county election official is July 30 for the 2024 primary election and October 29 for the 2024 general election. Ballots will be mailed to those who apply beginning July 17 for the 2024 primary election and October 16 for the 2024 general election. All ballots MUST be postmarked on or before election day and received in the county election office by the close of business on the third business day following the election.

Latest revision as of 13:25, 29 August 2024

Welcome to the Kansas state page! Here, Kansas organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.

Political Landscape of Kansas

Partisan Composition of Kansas

Overall, Kansas is considered a red state, with a Cook PVI of R+10 as of 2022, regularly voting 55-60% Republican in statewide races. Interestingly, their governor is a Democrat. Both of their US Senators and 3 out of 4 of their US House representatives are Republican. Republicans also have supermajorities in the state house (85-40) and state senate (29-11-1-1), giving them a veto-proof supermajority but not a trifecta.

Progressive Outlook for Kansas

The overall progressive strategy for Kansas is troubled but with a glimmer of hope. The KS Democrat party hasn't held a senate seat here since 1939, but they currently hold the governorship. As such, Laura Kelly has been able to move the state leftward and minimize the harm of the Republican state legislature. Making sure she has a good successor is vital, as is defending Sharice Davids's US House seat after their gerrymander. Because of a strong opposition, abortion rights have been protected and infrastructure built. As Kansas is a semi-closed primary state, it may make more sense to ask for a Republican primary ballot depending on where you live.

Get Involved

Register to Vote in Kansas

Kansas/Voting

Progressive Organizations in Kansas

Below is a list of progressive organizations in Kansas. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it.

  • Kansas Democrats: As Kansas is a red state, the state's Democratic party is your best bet for progressive/liberal organizing efforts. They're a strong opposition party.

Notable Campaigns in 2024

Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Kansas. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them.

November 5th General Election

  • Sharice Davids for Congress: Sharice Davids is the only Democrat to hold federal office in Kansas, and the only race to focus on this year on that level for those in Kansas. Her campaign could use your support!

Run for Local Office

An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below.

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