The Great Bend, Kansas, native is currently serving his second term as the state's top election official. If elected in 2026, Schwab said he would work to lower property taxes and help rural communities that are falling behind.

Democrats hoped to gain two seats in the House and three in the Senate to break the GOP advantage, but unofficial results indicated Republican candidates prevailed in eight of nine closely watched House contests and in five of six Senate races central to the power struggle.

Davids defeated Lenexa oncologist Prasanth Reddy Tuesday by a margin of 54% to 42%, according to unofficial final result totals published by the Kansas Secretary of State’s office.

In this and previous elections, conservatives frustrated with Kansas public school policies have secured seats on the state board by speaking out against social-emotional learning and advocating for parents' rights.

Republican Ron Estes will continue representing south-central Kansas in Congress after winning reelection on Tuesday night.

Jeff Blubaugh defeats incumbent Sarah Lopez to represent District 2, while Stephanie Wise fends off Celeste Racette to take over David Dennis' seat for District 3.

A survey of registered voters in four states showed a disconnect between policy rhetoric from lawmakers and candidates and what their constituents believe about a range of issues. We asked experts for an explanation.

Some GOP lawmakers from Johnson County are no longer talking about their votes championing anti-abortion bills in the Kansas Legislature, and saying they respect the 2022 vote defeating an anti-abortion constitutional amendment.

Incumbent Betty Arnold will face off against Jason Carmichel to represent District 8 on the Kansas State Board of Education. The area covers most of Wichita and five other school districts, including Andover, Derby and Haysville.

Three candidates are vying for the District 10 seat on the Kansas State Board of Education. They're fighting it out to represent an area that covers more than 30 districts in south-central Kansas, including Goddard, Maize and a portion of west Wichita.