Kansas voters will decide 2 statewide measures in 2026 — most on the November 3 general election ballot (measures with an earlier election date are marked). Summaries below stick to the certified ballot language — no editorializing.
These measures appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot unless an earlier date is shown. Most statewide measures pass with a simple majority; passage requirements can vary by measure type — see the official full text for details.
Citizenship Voting Requirement Amendment
Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)
Amend the state constitution to state that only a citizen of the United States is eligible to vote
A yes vote
Supports adding language to the Kansas Constitution stating that only a citizen of the United States is eligible to vote.
A no vote
Leaves the constitution's current voter-qualification language unchanged.
Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)On the August 4, 2026 ballot
Make the Kansas Supreme Court an elected office and to abolish the court's nominating commission
A yes vote
Supports making Kansas Supreme Court justices elected officials and abolishing the nominating commission that currently screens candidates for appointment.
A no vote
Keeps the current system, in which a nominating commission screens candidates and the governor appoints justices, who then face retention votes.
Titles and summaries reflect each state's certified measure list as tracked by Ballotpedia, with links to the full text. Measure lists can change until final certification — always confirm with your state election office. Last reviewed July 9, 2026.