🏛️ Structure of Kansas State Government
Executive Branch
Led by the Governor (currently Laura Kelly).
Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Commissioner of Insurance.
Governor's Office Website
Legislative Branch
Kansas Legislature: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (125 members) and the Senate (40 members).
Kansas House of Representatives Website
Kansas State Senate Website
Judicial Branch
Led by the Kansas Supreme Court, with the Court of Appeals and District Courts.
🗳️ Elections and Voter Information
Kansas Secretary of State (Elections Division): Manages voter registration, election integrity, and candidate filings.
Register to Vote
Elections & Voting Info
Kansas Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.
Voter Guide Portal
📊 Key Political Issues in Kansas
Education Funding and Teacher Retention
Healthcare Access, Including Medicaid Expansion
Agriculture Policy and Water Resource Management
Renewable Energy Development
Infrastructure and Rural Broadband Expansion
Tax Policy and Budget Allocation
🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism
League of Women Voters of Kansas: Promotes informed and active participation in government.
Kansas Rural Center: Focused on sustainable agriculture and rural development.
Kansas Appleseed: Advocates for social and economic justice.
📰 Stay Informed
The Wichita Eagle: Covers statewide politics and policy analysis.
Kansas Reflector: Nonprofit newsroom focused on Kansas state politics.
Kansas Public Radio (KPR): In-depth reporting on state and local issues.
📚 Educational Resources
Kansas State Archives: Provides access to government and historical records.
BallotPedia Kansas: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.
Ballotpedia Kansas
📱 Useful Tools and Apps
Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.
CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.