HB2726: Decreasing the number of votes required to not retain a judge of the district court in office from a majority to 40% in judicial districts that have nonpartisan selection of judges and retention elections.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill changes how judges are retained in some Kansas courts. Currently, a judge needs more than half of voters' support to stay in office. This bill would lower that threshold to 40%.

Who This Affects

Kansans who live in judicial districts with nonpartisan selection and retention elections will be affected by this change. Specifically, judges in these districts may have an easier time keeping their jobs.

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Introduced

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Last Action

House Referred to Committee on Elections

Feb 4, 2026

HB2726: Decreasing the number of votes required to not retain a judge of the district court in office from a majority to 40% in judicial districts that have nonpartisan selection of judges and retention elections.

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