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SB392: Prohibiting the filling of a vacancy in the joint candidacy of the governor and lieutenant governor and providing for when a candidate may withdraw in city, school district and community college elections.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill prohibits filling a vacancy in the joint candidacy of the governor and lieutenant governor. It also sets rules for when candidates can withdraw in city, school district, and community college elections.

Who This Affects

Kansans who vote in these types of elections will be affected by this bill, as it changes how vacancies are handled and when candidates can drop out.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits filling a vacancy in the joint candidacy of governor and lieutenant governor • Sets rules for candidate withdrawals in city, school district, and community college elections • Applies to these types of elections: city, school district, and community college

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Timeline

Introduced

Monday, January 26, 2026

Last Action

House Committee Report recommending substitute bill be passed by Committee on Elections

Mar 17, 2026

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