The Star's editorial board outlines Kansas City-area races for Nov. 4. Review local contested races and recommendations. | Opinion

The Kansas Republican primary for governor in 2026 has some big-name candidates, but a new poll shows most people don't recognize their names.

The Nov. 4 general election will have three Wichita City Council races and four races for Wichita school board.

Kansas voters are one week away from elections that will define the direction of their cities at the most local level. What we're watching: Here are some of the biggest races and issues that will show up at the ballot box on Nov.

Be prepared when you head to the polls. Check out The Star’s voter guide for the Wyandotte County government and school board elections.

Republican Scott Schwab, who is also running for governor in 2026, is using a federal database to confirm U.S. citizenship of people registered to vote.

See your options for casting a ballot Tuesday, resources for researching your ballot, ID requirements and more.

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Voting for the 2025 General Election is underway in Kansas. Voters will decide on several local races. Most positions are for school board members, mayor, city council or commission members. Some towns will have special tax questions or school bond issues.

Johnson County, Kansas, voters are responding to Senate President Ty Masterson's Monday announcement that his chamber gathered enough signatures to hold a special session on redistricting.

"Thank you," President Donald Trump said in a letter to Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab for his work on "safeguarding American elections."

Kansas City ended free bus fares and saw a grocery store shutter. Both issues showed up in the New York City mayoral race, where conservative outlets used the city's policies to attack leading candidate Zohran Mamdani.