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.
236 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 (32)
- Lawrence, KS (15)
- Wichita, KS (15)
- Riley County, KS (12)
- Finney County, KS (12)
- Miami County, KS (11)
- Pratt County, KS (8)
- McPherson County, KS (8)
- Manhattan, KS (8)
- Lyon County, KS (7)
- Wyandotte County, KS (7)
- Shawnee County, KS (6)
Latest matching meetings
Cultural Arts Commission to review mural proposal for Midco Native Plant Park
The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on September 9, 2026, to approve minutes, elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and review a mural proposal by Mona Cliff for Midco Native Plant Park. The agenda includes public comment and miscellaneous updates. The meeting is primarily procedural, with the…
Special election called on data centers and battery storage ban
The El Dorado City Commission is considering a resolution to call a special election for voters to decide on an ordinance that would prohibit high-impact data centers and Tier 2 and Tier 3 battery energy storage systems. The stated purpose is to protect residents' health, safety, and welfare. This is the only…
County Commission to canvass primary election and hear department reports
The Clay County Commission will canvass the primary election results and hear weekly reports from county department heads, including the highway administrator, EMS director, sheriff, and health director. The agenda is largely procedural, consisting of scheduled updates and a review of the county fair.
County board canvasses 2026 primary election results
The Pratt County Board of Commissioners is meeting to canvass the 2026 primary election results. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda, with no other business listed.
County to vote on joining federal litigation over Endangered Species Act changes
The Coffey County Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission Chambers. The board will vote on whether to participate in federal litigation proposed by the Kansas Natural Resource Council (KNRC) regarding recent Endangered Species Act regulatory changes. They will also…
County canvassers to certify election results at Van Buren office
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting as the County Board of Canvassers to canvass and certify election results. The agenda contains only this single procedural item, with no other business listed.
Commissioners to canvass primary election, buy snowblower, fix truck
The McPherson County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative items and hear departmental requests. They will canvass the August 4 primary election, consider purchasing a snowblower, approve repair costs for a 1998 International semi-truck, and discuss IT security upgrades. The agenda…
County commissioners to canvass primary election results and review budget items
The Riley County Board of County Commissioners will canvass the primary election ballots, review the July treasurer's report and cash flows, and consider a contract extension for the health department's EZ EMR system. They will also discuss an intergovernmental luncheon, a capital improvement plan amendment, and other…
County board to canvass primary, discuss landfill tonnage and road unit
The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including canvassing the August 4, 2026 primary election results. They will also discuss landfill tonnage, the County Road Unit, and receive a presentation from KNRC. The agenda includes approval of accounts payable and minutes, plus…
County to canvass primary election, open sealed bids for tax sale properties
The Geary County Commission will canvass the 2026 primary election results, review department reports, and open sealed bids for unsold tax sale properties. They will also hold a budget work session in the afternoon. The agenda includes routine updates from various county departments and a request for a 2027 Kansas…
Parks board to elect officers, review summer programs and Flint Hills center
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, staff reports, and new business items. The board will consider approving the July 20 special meeting minutes, hear the June monthly report and July financial report, and discuss new business including officer elections, a summer…
Board to interview finalists for District 2 seat
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct a question-and-answer session with finalists for the District 2 board seat. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and adjournment, with the candidate session as the main discussion item.
County commissioners to canvass ballots and consider contracts
The Brown County Commission will canvass ballots from a recent election, interview for a position, and consider routine items including payroll, accounts payable, and several contracts. The agenda includes a planning commission update and various administrative approvals.
County commissioners to certify Primary Election results on Aug 10
The Atchison County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting solely to canvass and certify the results of the Primary Election. No other business is listed for this session.
Historic Preservation Commission to elect officers and discuss Ordinance 1026 changes
The Louisburg Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular meeting to conduct procedural business, including electing officers and welcoming a new member. The body will also continue discussion on proposed changes to Ordinance 1026, which modifies historic preservation boundaries and districts.
Atchison County Commission meeting cancelled for August 4, 2026
The Atchison County Commission will not hold its regular meeting on August 4, 2026. The cancellation is due to the Primary Election being conducted on that date.
Wichita City Council to consider campaign contribution ordinance and airport lease
The City Council will discuss an ordinance amending political contribution rules for council elections and a lease agreement with Textron Aviation for the Eisenhower National Airport. The body is also deciding on a renewal for alcoholic liquor consumption in the Delano area.
Board to approve IT/GIS office construction contract and review 2027 budget
The Riley County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to decide on a construction contract for a new IT/GIS office building and discuss the 2027 budget. The board will also appoint a new member to the Big Lakes Developmental Center Advisory Board and review election records preservation.
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.
Lyndon Planning meeting rescheduled to June 29
This is a procedural agenda for the Lyndon Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting. The meeting has been rescheduled from June 8 to June 29, 2026. The only substantive item is the election of officers; the rest is routine business like approving minutes and public comments.
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.
Atchison County Commission to discuss budget updates and property nuisances
The County Commission will meet to review various departmental updates and administrative policies. The body will discuss budget adjustments for election software and a nuisance property update for 17440 Bellview Dr.
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…