Kansas: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.
Open Kansas on the mapKey dates
- Voter registration deadline: October 13, 2026. Last day to register to vote, or to update your registration for a change of name or address.
- Advance voting (in person and by mail): October 14, 2026 to November 2, 2026. Counties may start in-person advance voting on October 14, and every county must offer it by October 27. Mail ballots also go out starting October 14. In-person advance voting ends at noon on November 2. Check with your county election office for times and locations.
- Last day for your county to receive your mail ballot application: October 27, 2026. Your county election officer must receive the application by the close of business on the Tuesday before Election Day.
- Election Day: November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in most counties, and some counties may set different hours. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.
Official election information: vote.gov
Who's running
Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
United States Senator
A 6-year term. The incumbent, Republican Roger Marshall, is running for a second term.
Names are from secondary sources, not the official list. Check your sample ballot for exact spellings.
- David C. Graham Libertarian · Challenger
David C. Graham is an Overland Park attorney and the Libertarian Party nominee for U.S. Senate in Kansas in the November 3, 2026 general election. He is running against Republican… - Adam Hamilton Democratic · Challenger
Adam Hamilton is a United Methodist minister and author. He founded the Church of the Resurrection in the Kansas City area in 1990. He announced his U.S. Senate run in April 2026… - Roger Marshall Republican · Incumbent
Roger Marshall is the Republican incumbent U.S. Senator from Kansas. He has served in the Senate since 2021, and before that he represented Kansas' 1st Congressional District in…
Governor / Lieutenant Governor
A 4-year term. This is an open seat because Gov. Laura Kelly (Democrat) is term-limited. Governor and lieutenant governor run on a joint ticket. Masterson's running mate is Jeff Klemp, and Holscher's is KC Ohaebosim.
Third-party or independent tickets are unconfirmed. Check your sample ballot.
- Cindy Holscher Democratic · Open seat
Cindy Holscher is a Democratic state senator from Overland Park who has represented Kansas Senate District 8 since 2021, after serving two terms in the Kansas House (2017–2021).… - Ty Masterson Republican · Open seat
Ty Masterson is a Republican from Andover who has served in the Kansas Senate since 2009 and has been Senate President since 2021. Before that, he served in the Kansas House from…
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