The Ballot Brief
2026 Primary Elections

Kansas Primary Election 2026

Kansas's 2026 primary was held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The winners advance to the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Primary electionTuesday, August 4, 2026
General electionTuesday, November 3, 2026

See exactly who is on your ballot — ZIP code is all you need

Marquee races on the Kansas primary ballot

Kansas votes August 4 on an open governor's seat, a U.S. Senate nomination, and a statewide constitutional amendment.

Governor (open seat)
Gov. Laura Kelly is term-limited.
Democratic: Ethan Corson, Cindy Holscher, Curt Skoog
Republican: Vicki Schmidt, Scott Schwab, Ty Masterson, Charlotte O'Hara, Stacy Rogers, Philip Sarnecki, Nick Reinecker
U.S. Senate
Sen. Roger Marshall seeks re-election against a crowded Democratic field.
Republican: Roger Marshall
Democratic: Adam Hamilton, Patrick Schmidt, Noah Taylor, Christy Davis and more
Statewide ballot measure
A constitutional amendment on how Kansas Supreme Court justices are selected is decided at this primary — every Kansas voter can weigh in.

Candidate fields reflect declared major candidates as of this page's last update and can change until ballots are certified. Enter your ZIP above for the full, address-specific list.

What's on the Kansas primary ballot?

Primaries decide which candidates appear on the November ballot. Depending on where you live in Kansas, your 2026 primary ballot can include U.S. Senate and U.S. House nominations, statewide offices, state legislative seats, and county or city contests. Enter your ZIP code above to see the exact races and candidates for your area — with bios, priorities, and campaign-finance data.

Key things to know

Browse the full Kansas voter guide →

Primary dates are statutory dates compiled by the National Conference of State Legislatures and can change by legislative action. Always confirm with your state or local election office.