SB392

Prohibiting the filling of a vacancy in the joint candidacy of the governor and lieutenant governor and providing for when a candidate may withdraw in city, school district and community college elections.

Chamber Passed·2/18/26
Introduced Text

Kansas SB392 prohibits filling a vacancy in the joint candidacy of governor and lieutenant governor and sets rules for candidate withdrawal in city.

Kansas SB392 amends state election laws to prohibit filling a vacancy in the joint candidacy of governor and lieutenant governor. If a vacancy occurs, the remaining candidate must file a new joint candidacy with another individual. The bill also specifies conditions under which candidates in city, school district, and community college elections can withdraw from the race. Withdrawal is allowed if a candidate certifies severe medical hardship or no longer resides in the district, with a deadline of September in the election year.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 40–0 · Feb 18
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Final Action - Passed - Yea: 40 Nay: 0

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 26

3:30 PM

House Elections Hearing

Feb 10

10:30 AM

Senate Federal and State Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 18

House

House Committee Report recommending substitute bill be passed by Committee on Elections

Feb 26

House

House Hearing: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 218-N

Feb 18

Senate

Senate Final Action - Passed; Yea: 40 Nay: 0