HB2447

Providing for a presidential preference primary election every four years commencing in 2028 and aligning the special election date in March with the presidential preference primary election date.

Introduced·1/15/26

Kansas HB2447 establishes a presidential preference primary election every four years starting in 2028, aligning special election dates in March with.

Kansas HB2447 amends state election laws to introduce a presidential preference primary election every four years beginning in 2028. This primary election will determine the preferred nominee of each political party for the offices of president and vice president. The bill also aligns special election dates in March with the presidential preference primary election date. County election officers will be responsible for conducting these elections, and the state board of canvassers will oversee the tabulation and certification of the results.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 27

3:30 PM

House Elections Hearing

History

Feb 19

House

House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507

Feb 9

House

House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Elections

Jan 27

House

House Hearing: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 218-N