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HCR5027: Proposing to amend article 1 of the constitution of the state of Kansas by adding a new section establishing a system of electing the governor and the lieutenant governor by creating a state electoral college whereby each state senatorial district would have a vote in selection of the governor and the lieutenant governor.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill proposes changing how Kansas elects its governor and lieutenant governor. Instead of a single statewide vote, each state senatorial district would have a say in who wins these offices.

Who This Affects

Kansans living in each of the 42 state senatorial districts would be directly affected by this change. This could influence the way candidates campaign and connect with voters across the state.

Key Provisions

• The bill proposes creating a state electoral college system for governor and lieutenant governor elections. • Each state senatorial district would have a vote in selecting these offices. • This change would apply to future gubernatorial elections, not past or current ones.

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Timeline

Introduced

Monday, February 2, 2026

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Elections

Feb 2, 2026

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