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SB 336

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.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas establishes a presidential preference primary every four years starting 2028 and synchronizes special election dates with presidential primary voting to streamline electoral participation.

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Bill Summary · SB 336

Legislative bill overview

SB 336 establishes a presidential preference primary election in Kansas every four years beginning in 2028, allowing voters to directly express their preferred presidential candidate. The bill also aligns the timing of special elections to occur on the same date as the presidential preference primary, consolidating election day activities.

Why is this important

Currently, Kansas does not hold a presidential preference primary, instead using a caucus system that limits direct voter participation in selecting presidential nominees. This bill would give Kansas voters a direct voice in the presidential nomination process while potentially increasing voter turnout by combining multiple election activities on a single date, reducing election administration costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Caucus system displacement: This fundamentally changes how Kansas participates in the presidential nomination process, which could affect the state's influence in early nomination contests and the party establishment's role in candidate selection.
  • Election timing coordination: Aligning special elections with the presidential primary may advantage or disadvantage certain ballot measures and candidates depending on which voters typically turn out for presidential versus special elections.
  • Resource and administrative burden: Holding additional statewide elections every four years requires election infrastructure, funding, and staff resources that counties must absorb.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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