The Ballot Brief
2026 Ballot Measures

Kansas Statewide Ballot Measures 2026

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.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Elections for Supreme Court Justices Amendment

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.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

These measures appear on every ballot in the state — see your full ballot with your ZIP code

Browse the full Kansas voter guide →  ·  Kansas primary date →

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.