Elections in Kansas local government
What Kansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
148 Kansas meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Kansas with the most elections activity
- Westmoreland, KS (17)
- Wichita, KS (13)
- Miami County, KS (12)
- Finney County, KS (12)
- Riley County, KS (11)
- McPherson County, KS (9)
- Lyon County, KS (7)
- Pratt County, KS (6)
- Shawnee County, KS (5)
- Manhattan, KS (5)
- Park City, KS (5)
- Russell, KS (5)
Latest matching meetings
Board to receive updates on elections and a cyclosporiasis outbreak
The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to receive updates from the Election Office and the Shawnee County Health Department regarding a cyclosporiasis outbreak. The meeting will also include a public comment period and an executive session.
Board will hear updates on development, budget, safety system, and infrastructure
The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will receive updates on economic development, a budget request from the Conservation District, a possible intrusion detection system, road and bridge projects, and compensation data. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and…
Board will deliver a brief public notice from Alvin Perez
The Riley County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting to review minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting, consider the tentative agenda, and receive staff and emergency services updates. The agenda includes a brief public notice from Alvin Perez and a primary election update from Susan Boller. A…
Animal Services Board to elect officers, hear updates on dog licenses and KDA/AFI
The Wichita Animal Services Advisory Board will meet to approve prior minutes, receive a shelter and field operations update, and hold a public comment period. The board will then elect officers as new business and discuss a dog license update and a KDA/AFI update presented by Board Member Querner. Board members may…
Commissioners to consider transfer station rate increase and health budget
The Board of Riley County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 6, 2026, with a business agenda including a change order for the transfer station tipping floor, a highway use permit, and a plaza reservation. Key items for discussion are a proposed transfer station rate increase and a presentation of the…
Pratt Area Humane Society budget request, election team appointment, PRMC talks
The Board will hear a budget request from Pratt Area Humane Society at 2:30 PM. Commissioners will also appoint a bipartisan team to oversee secure disposition of election materials per K.S.A 25-2708, and consider a termite protection renewal for the courthouse. An executive session on non-elected personnel and…
Board will discuss the 2027 county budget and related funding items
The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will receive updates on economic development, a local developer, and the NextEra thermal line. The board will then consider several business items, including courthouse maintenance, the 2027 budget, the primary election canvass schedule, and participation in the state fair…
Commission to interview Fire Chief/Emergency Mgmt candidates
The commission will consider routine consent items, hear department reports, and conduct interviews for Fire Chief/Emergency Management positions. A demonstration of election equipment and a presentation from SE KS Mental Health are also on the agenda. Public comment is scheduled at 10:00 AM.
Board to certify May 19 primary election results
The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider final certification of the May 19, 2026 General Primary election results. The board will also vote on minutes from June 2 and accept public comment.
Board to vote on South Lakes Rugby lease agreement
The Park Commissioners will consider appointing new board officers and approving a lease agreement for South Lakes Rugby. They will also discuss sending a notice letter for Woodland North Park and receive financial updates on the Wichita Ice Center and capital improvement projects.
Commission to consider upgrading Road W between Road 40 and Road 50
The Lyon County Commission will hold an action session including approvals of minutes, warrants, and payroll, along with several discussion items. Notable items include a proposed $11,321.98 contract for yearly mailers, appointment of election record destruction witnesses, a 6-year bank bid, and a request to upgrade…
Committee to consider $14.88M Liberty Ave safety improvements amendment
The City of Pittsburgh Standing Committees will discuss and vote on several resolutions, including a $14.88 million amendment for the Liberty Ave Highway Safety Improvements Program, a $1 million amendment for the Beaver Avenue Esplanade Project, and a referendum question on changing budget approval rules. Other items…
Board to approve pre‑certification of May 19, 2026 primary election results
The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving the minutes from its May 7, 2026 special meeting. It will provide a public comment period as required by Sunshine Act Section 10.1(a). The board will consider approving the pre‑certification of the General Primary election results held on May 19, 2026.
Board to decide on demolition of historic Cora Sawyer House
The Historic Resources Board will review a proposal to demolish the Cora Sawyer House at 519 Pierre Street. They will decide if the project meets the Secretary of the Interior's standards for rehabilitation of historic property. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair for one-year terms and consider minor…
County commission to appoint bipartisan team for election materials disposition
The Board will hear an economic development update and the Extension Office budget, then consider renewing termite protection and appointing a bipartisan team to oversee secure disposition of election materials per K.S.A 25-2708. Public comment is invited before approval of minutes and vouchers.
Commission to consider sales tax increase ballot measure
The City Commission will discuss and potentially approve ballot language and a resolution for a special election on a sales tax increase. Other business includes purchasing a water main for First & High and School & Ninnescah streets, a transformer purchase, and an interlocal agreement for a neighborhood…
Board to decide on demolition of historic Cora Sawyer House
The Historic Resources Board will review a proposal to demolish the Cora Sawyer House at 519 Pierre Street, and will decide if it meets historic preservation standards. The board will also consider minor building and sign permits, approve prior meeting minutes, and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms.
County board to hear 2027 budget requests from multiple departments
The Board will hear 2027 budget requests from the Clerk/Election office, Public Works, Museum, and Solid Waste and Benefit District. A National Public Works Week Proclamation and discussion of the America250 Time Capsule are also on the agenda. Public comment and review of prior minutes will precede the business items.
Board to approve election day staff for May 19 primary
The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving lists of individuals to serve as Field Techs, Technical Call Center staff, Provisional Ballot reviewers, and Machine Inspectors for the May 19, 2026 General Primary. The board will also approve minutes from a prior special meeting and provide an…
Board to hold public hearing on multifamily housing revenue bonds
The Board will hold a public hearing and consider approving Resolution R2026045 to issue taxable multifamily housing revenue bonds for DW Development, LLC. The consent agenda includes approvals for grants, contracts, and expenditures, such as the Dreams 3 Grant for Garfield Park improvements and a security grant for…
Board to consider resolution placing special question on ballot
The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will consider signing a resolution to place a special question on the ballot, authorizing staff to renew Office 365, approving a quote for AED replacements, and discussing indoor air sampling at the courthouse. The meeting also includes proclamations for ECKAN Community…
Zoning amendment for 320 S Pine property considered
The Planning Commission will consider a zoning amendment for 320 S Pine, hold elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary, and approve the 2026-2027 meeting schedule.
Planning Commission to elect chair, vice chair, and board member
The Planning Commission will elect a new chair and vice chair for the 2026 term, and nominate a member to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.
Commission discusses new observatory and RV park conditional use permits
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss several infrastructure projects and land use requests. The body will review conditional use permits and a potential special question for the ballot.
Board to approve polling place changes for three Vandergrift wards
The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from April 14 and clarify polling place changes for the May 19 General Primary. Three Vandergrift Borough wards will move from St. Gertrude Hall to the YMCA West Vandergrift Program Center. Public comment will be heard.
Plan 4th of July activities for USA's 250th birthday
The Community Relations Board will discuss and plan 4th of July activities and events, including budget allocations for inflatables and flyers. They will also elect officers for open leadership positions and discuss assignments for Movies in the Park. Additionally, they will set the agenda for the May meeting.
Board to issue proclamation, hold executive session on personnel performance
The Riley County Board of County Commissioners holds a regular meeting with routine procedural items, a proclamation for National Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day, and an update on the Elections Office closure. The board also schedules an executive session to discuss a performance matter involving non-elected…
Library Board to review 2027 budget and expansion project
The Library Board will review the 2027 budget request, get an update on the expansion project and storm shelter, and discuss summer reading funding. They will also hold officer elections, confirm the meeting calendar, and consider a technology plan. The May meeting may be cancelled due to the director's graduation.
Board to elect officers and review 2027 budget
The Aggieville Business Improvement District Advisory Board will meet to elect new officers and review the proposed 2027 budget. The board will also receive a finance update on collections and past due accounts. Public comments are invited.
Board of Elections prepares for May 19, 2026 General Primary
The Board of Elections is discussing staffing, scheduling, and logistics for the May 19, 2026 General Primary. The meeting includes proposals for ballot counting schedules, extended office hours, and several polling place changes.
Council to decide on aquatics center furniture, fees, and contracts
The Park City Council will discuss and potentially approve several items related to the new Aquatics Center, including furniture purchases, monthly service fees, and operating hours. They will also consider a condemnation hearing for a property at 6700 Longmont and approve engineering contracts for Briarbrook 2nd…
Lyon County Commission to consider security upgrades and road closures
The Commission will discuss several infrastructure and security expenditures, including election office door locks and IT software. The body is also considering a road closure for a cycling event and a railroad crossing agreement.
Manhattan board to elect officers and discuss art and school exchanges
The Partner City Advisory Board will elect a chair and vice chair to serve until September 2026 and discuss an art exchange and a school exchange. The meeting is held at Manhattan City Hall.
County to consider election equipment purchase and video surveillance policy
The Finney County Commission will hold a regular session on March 2, 2026, addressing a consent agenda including minutes, accounts payable, tax roll changes, and a cereal malt beverage license. New business items include a road vacation petition, youth services and community corrections budgets for FY27, noxious weed…
Commission considers vehicle purchases and election equipment contract
The Lyon County Commission will review several invoices for sheriff's office vehicle upfitting and the purchase of a new truck. The body will also consider a funding agreement for rural roads and a service contract for election equipment.
CRB will discuss upcoming community events and board leadership elections
The Park City Community Relations Board will review plans for the Easter Egg Hunt, 2026 event assignments, and the Cornhole Tournament schedule. It will also consider candidates for open board leadership positions and elect officers. Additional discussion will cover film selections for Movies In The Park and plans for…
Committee will elect chair, vice chair, and secretary and review bylaws
The Convention and Tourism Committee will vote to elect a chair, vice‑chair and secretary while reviewing its bylaws and attendance policy. Members will also review the KOMA report, hold a brainstorming session with Nomads Market KC, Original Farmers Market and the Louisburg Community Choir, discuss changing the…
McPherson County Commissioners to review IT upgrades and public works purchases
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss personnel matters, a fee schedule for planning and zoning, and several equipment requests. The meeting includes a request to open provisional ballots from the March 3, 2026 Special Election.
Westmoreland County Commissioners to review audit contracts and election bids
The Board of Commissioners will consider several service contracts, including external audits and election equipment transport. The meeting also includes personnel actions and various grant agreements for human services and juvenile probation.
Board to vote on affordable housing funding recommendation
The Affordable Housing Review Board will vote on a final recommendation for funding the 31 Country Acres Properties project, following a staff presentation of competing offers from Sampayo Capital Group, Large Construction, and Patterson Home Solutions.