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2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 20 - School District Elections › 25-2012a Same; when no votes cast, determination of person deemed elected.

25-2012a.
Same; when no votes cast, determination of person deemed elected.
Whenever at the general election of school officers of any school district no votes are cast and counted for one or more offices, and if there is one or more candidates for any such office, the county board of canvassers shall deem to be elected to such office the person indicated by the provisions of this section. In such a case, if there is only one candidate for the office, such candidate shall be deemed to be elected. In such a case, if there is more than one candidate, the county board of canvassers shall determine by lot the candidate deemed elected. The county board of canvassers shall issue a certificate of election to any candidate deemed to be elected under this section.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 140, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 20 - School District Elections › 25-2014 Order of candidates' names on ballots.

25-2014. Order of candidates' names on ballots.
Names of candidates appearing on the ballots in primary and general school elections shall be listed in order as provided in K.S.A. 25-212 and 25-610, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 59, § 26; L. 2015, ch. 88, § 42; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 20 - School District Elections › 25-2014a Ballots in school elections; preparation.

25-2014a.
Ballots in school elections; preparation.
Ballots for primary and general school elections shall be prepared in such manner that each voter is instructed to vote for the same number of candidates as the number of positions to be filled for which the voter is qualified to vote. When the voter may vote for more than one candidate, such instruction shall also specify that the voter may vote for fewer than the total number for which the voter is qualified to vote.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 190, § 1; L. 1972, ch. 138, § 1; L. 1979, ch. 109, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 20 - School District Elections › 25-2016 Voting machines.

25-2016.
Voting machines.
In counties using voting machines, the county election officer shall prepare labels and conduct elections provided for in this act in accordance with provisions of laws relating to voting machines to the extent that the same may be made applicable.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 59, § 34; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 20 - School District Elections › 25-2017 Notice of school elections.

25-2017. Notice of school elections.
Consistent with this act the county election officer shall prescribe the form of every publication notice applicable to any primary or general school election.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 59, § 27; L. 2015, ch. 88, § 43; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 20 - School District Elections › 25-2017a Certification of school offices to be filled; certification of boundary changes and voting plans.

25-2017a. Certification of school offices to be filled; certification of boundary changes and voting plans.
The clerk of the board of education of every school district shall certify to the county election officer of the home county of the school district a list of all school offices to be voted upon at each school election, any boundary changes of member districts since the last preceding election and the voting plan to be used as defined in K.S.A. 25-2005, and amendments thereto, not later than May 1 of each odd-numbered year. A copy of the above information shall be furnished to the county election officer of every county in which a part of the territory of the school district is located.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 140, § 1; L. 1972, ch. 138, § 2; L. 2015, ch. 88, § 44; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 20 - School District Elections › 25-2019 Bond elections; frequency limitation.

25-2019.
Bond elections; frequency limitation.
No school district shall call or hold more than one special bond election at a time other than a general election or the election of board of education members within any one calendar year; nor shall any special bond election be held within sixty (60) days before or after a general election or election of members of the board of education of such district. The provisions of this act shall not prohibit the planning for or consideration of any bond election during the period between authorized bond elections, nor shall this act prohibit notice or other preparation for election during such period.
The provisions of this act shall have no application to any capital outlay tax levy or election for authorization thereof. This act shall apply to every school district offering any of grades one to twelve and to community junior colleges.
This section shall not apply to bond elections held for the purpose of replacing, or repairing and equipping school buildings or facilities destroyed or substantially damaged by fire, windstorm, flood or other casualty, if approval for such election is obtained from the state board of education.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 276, § 1; L. 1970, ch. 141, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 20 - School District Elections › 25-2021 Primary election, when required; write-in candidates.

25-2021. Primary election, when required; write-in candidates.
(a) In school districts in which a member district method of election is in effect, if there are more than three qualified candidates for any member position in any member district, the county election officer shall call, and there shall be held, a primary election in each such member district. The names of the two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes for any member position at the primary election shall appear on the ballots in the general election. If there are three or fewer qualified candidates for any member position, there shall not be a primary election and the names of the candidates shall be placed on the ballots in the general election.
(b) In school districts in which the election at large method of election is in effect, if there are more than three times the number of candidates as there are board members to be elected, the county election officer shall call, and there shall be held, a primary election. The names of twice the number of candidates as there are board members to be elected who received the greatest number of votes at the primary election shall appear on the ballots in the general election. If there are not more than three times the number of candidates as there are board members to be elected, there shall not be a primary election and the names of the candidates shall be placed on the ballots in the general election.
(c) If a member is to be elected to fill an unexpired term, the office shall be listed separately on the ballots. If there are more than three candidates for such unexpired term, the county election officer shall call, and there shall be held, a primary election. The names of the two candidates for such unexpired term receiving the greatest number of votes shall appear on the ballots in the general election. If there are three or fewer qualified candidates for the unexpired term of any member position, there shall not be a primary election and the names of the candidates shall be placed on the ballots in the general election.
(d) On the ballots in general school elections, blank lines for the names of write-in candidates shall be printed at the end of the list of candidates for each different office. The number of blank lines for such elected office shall be equal to the number to be elected thereto. The purpose of such blank lines shall be to permit the voter to insert the name of any person not printed on the ballot who is a qualified elector residing in the district for whom such voter desires to vote for such office. No lines for write-in candidates shall appear on primary school election ballots.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 59, § 24; L. 1971, ch. 130, § 1; L. 1974, ch. 163, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 185, § 3; L. 2008, ch. 165, § 2; L. 2011, ch. 112, § 10; L. 2023, ch. 79, § 34; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 20 - School District Elections › 25-2022 Vacancies on boards of education filled by appointment; publication of notice; term of appointee.

25-2022. Vacancies on boards of education filled by appointment; publication of notice; term of appointee.
Any board shall have power to fill by appointment any vacancy which occurs thereon, and such appointee shall serve for the unexpired term. When a vacancy occurs, the board shall publish a notice one time in a newspaper having general circulation in the school district stating that the vacancy has occurred and that it will be filled by appointment by the board not sooner than 15 days after such publication. If such vacancy occurs before May 1 of the second year of the term leaving an unexpired term of more than two years such appointee shall serve until the second Monday in January after the following general school election as provided in K.S.A. 25-2023, and amendments thereto.
In the latter event, the unexpired term of two years commencing on the second Monday in January after the following general school election shall be filled at such election and the ballots or ballot labels and returns of election with respect to such office shall be designated as follows: "To fill the unexpired term."
History:
L. 1968, ch. 59, § 30; L. 1971, ch. 131, § 1; L. 1973, ch. 163, § 1; L. 2015, ch. 88, § 47; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 20 - School District Elections › 25-2022a Change of member district boundary, change of residence of board member within school district, no vacancy; change of residence of board member outside school district, vacancy.

25-2022a.
Change of member district boundary, change of residence of board member within school district, no vacancy; change of residence of board member outside school district, vacancy.
Whenever a school district has a voting plan or method of election which provides for member districts, persons elected or appointed to be a member of the board of education of such school district shall reside in the member district corresponding to the member position to which such person is elected or appointed unless such person is a member at-large of the board of education. The member at-large may reside anywhere within the school district. Changes of member district territory and boundaries such that a member of a board of education no longer resides in the member district from which elected or appointed shall not shorten the term of such member. In the event a member of a board of education elected or appointed from a member district changes residence from one place to another within a school district, such that he or she no longer resides in the member district from which elected or appointed, such member shall nevertheless continue the term to its conclusion without such term being shortened. In the event a member of a board of education establishes residence outside the school district in which such member resided at the time of election, a vacancy in the membership of the board shall exist as of the date upon which the determination is made by the county election officer of the home county of such school district that a change of residence has occurred, and such member shall no longer be eligible to serve on the board of education of such school district.
History: L. 1970, ch. 140, § 4; L. 1974, ch. 163, § 2; L. 1976, ch. 185, § 4; April 13.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 20 - School District Elections › 25-2022b Excessive vacancies on boards of education; appointments made by governor.

25-2022b.
Excessive vacancies on boards of education; appointments made by governor.
Whenever the membership of any board of education shall by resignation, death, removal from office or otherwise be reduced to a number less than four (4), the governor shall appoint to such board of education sufficient members so that the membership of the board of education totals four (4). When the membership of such a board of education has been restored to four, such four members shall, within six (6) months, appoint members to fill the remaining vacancies in the manner provided in K.S.A. 25-2022. Members appointed under the authority of this section shall be appointed for the unexpired term in the manner provided in said K.S.A. 25-2022. Vacancies on a board of education subject to the provisions of this act shall be certified to the governor by the clerk of the board of education.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 281, § 1; L. 1976, ch. 145, § 149; L. 1977, ch. 109, § 28; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 20 - School District Elections › 25-2023 Oath of office; commencement of terms; length of terms.

25-2023. Oath of office; commencement of terms; length of terms.
The term of office of each board member shall commence on the second Monday in January following the election. Each member elected shall qualify by filing an oath of office with the county election office. Each member elected to a board of education shall hold office until a successor is elected or appointed and qualified and shall serve for a term of four years.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 59, § 32; L. 1974, ch. 164, § 1; L. 2015, ch. 88, § 48; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 20 - School District Elections › 25-2024 Oath, where filed; notices by county election officer when filing is late.

25-2024.
Oath, where filed; notices by county election officer when filing is late.
Every person elected or appointed to be a member of a board of education of any school district shall, before entering upon the duties of such office, take and subscribe an oath or affirmation as specified in K.S.A. 54-106, and every such oath or affirmation shall be filed with the county election officer of the home county of the school district. In the event that any filing required by this section has not been so filed within thirty (30) days after a certificate of election has been issued therefor, the county election officer shall send a letter to the offending person, advising him that he has failed to qualify for office and quoting the provisions of this section. Thereupon, if the filing required by this section has not been made as herein required within sixty (60) days after such certificate of election was issued, the county election officer shall send a written notice thereof to the clerk of the board of education to which such candidate was elected.
History:
L. 1970, ch. 140, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21 - City Elections › 25-2101 Definitions; application of other laws.

25-2101.
Definitions; application of other laws.
As used in this act, the words and phrases set out in K.S.A. 25-2102 to 25-2106 shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them unless the context requires a different meaning. Words and terms defined in chapter 406 of the laws of 1968 shall have the same meaning in this act as is ascribed thereto in such act.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 274, § 1; April 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21 - City Elections › 25-2102 Definitions; primary and general elections; other.

25-2102. Definitions; primary and general elections; other.
(a) "General election" means the elections held on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in November of both odd-numbered and even-numbered years, and in the case of special elections of any officers to fill vacancies, the election at which any such officer is finally elected.
(b) "Primary election" means the elections held on the first Tuesday in August of both odd-numbered and even-numbered years.
(c) "District method" means the election of city officers where the city is divided into member districts or wards.
(d) "Election at large method" means the election of city officers without member districts or wards.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 274, § 2; L. 1982, ch. 157, § 4; L. 2011, ch. 112, § 11; L. 2015, ch. 88, § 49; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21 - City Elections › 25-2104 Definitions; question submitted election and county election officer.

25-2104.
Definitions; question submitted election and county election officer.
(a) "Question submitted election" means any election at which a special question is to be voted on by the electors of the state or a part of them.
(b) "County election officer" means the election commissioner in counties having an election commissioner, and the county clerk in counties which do not have an election commissioner.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 274, § 4; April 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21 - City Elections › 25-2106 Definition of "filing deadline"; no withdrawal after deadline.

25-2106.
Definition of "filing deadline"; no withdrawal after deadline.
"Filing deadline" means the hour, date or time after which it is provided by law no person may become a candidate for election to public office. After the effective date of this act, no candidate shall be permitted to withdraw his candidacy after the filing deadline.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 274, § 6; L. 1970, ch. 142, § 1; March 26.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21 - City Elections › 25-2107 City elections; when held.

25-2107. City elections; when held.
(a) The general election of city officers shall be held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered and even-numbered years, if needed.
(b) A primary may be held on the first Tuesday in August of each odd-numbered and even-numbered year, if needed, as prescribed in K.S.A. 25-205 and 25-2108a, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 274, § 7; L. 1969, ch. 191, § 2; L. 2015, ch. 88, § 50; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21 - City Elections › 25-2108a Time of primary elections; no primary, when; write-in candidates.

25-2108a. Time of primary elections; no primary, when; write-in candidates.
(a) There shall be a primary election of city officers on the first Tuesday in August of each odd-numbered and even-numbered year, if needed.
(b) In cities in which a district method of election is in effect, if there are more than three qualified candidates for any member district, the county election officer shall call, and there shall be held, a primary election in each such member district. The names of the two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes for any such member district at the primary election shall appear on the ballots in the general election. If there are three or fewer qualified candidates for any member district there shall not be a primary election and the names of the candidates shall be placed on the ballots in the general election.
(c) In cities in which the election at large method of election is in effect, if there are more than three times the number of candidates as there are members to be elected, the county election officer shall call, and there shall be held, a primary election. The names of twice the number of candidates as there are members to be elected who received the greatest number of votes at the primary election shall appear on the ballots in the general election. If there are not more than three times the number of candidates as there are members to be elected there shall not be a primary election and the names of the candidates shall be placed on the ballots in the general election.
(d) On the ballots in general city elections, blank lines for the names of write-in candidates shall be printed at the end of the list of candidates for each different office. The number of blank lines for each elected office shall be equal to the number of candidates to be elected thereto. The purpose of such blank lines shall be to permit the voter to insert the name of any person not printed on the ballot for whom such voter desires to vote for such office. No lines for write-in candidates shall appear on primary city election ballots.
History:
L. 1976, ch. 186, § 1; L. 1982, ch. 157, § 5; L. 2008, ch. 165, § 3; L. 2011, ch. 112, § 12; L. 2015, ch. 88, § 51; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21 - City Elections › 25-2109 Filing deadline for candidates.

25-2109. Filing deadline for candidates.
The filing deadline for all city elections shall be at 12 noon on June 1 as provided in K.S.A. 25-205, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 274, § 9; L. 1973, ch. 161, § 2; L. 1982, ch. 157, § 6; L. 2015, ch. 88, § 52; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21 - City Elections › 25-2110 Candidate for office elected at large; filing of petition or statement of candidacy; fee; elections conducted by county election officer; nomination petitions.

25-2110. Candidate for office elected at large; filing of petition or statement of candidacy; fee; elections conducted by county election officer; nomination petitions.
(a) Any person desiring to become a candidate for city office elected at large shall file with the county election officer of the county in which the city is located, or of the county in which the greater population of the city is located if the city extends into more than one county, before the filing deadline, established in K.S.A. 25-205, and amendments thereto, a declaration of candidacy on a form furnished by the county election officer as specified by the secretary of state.
(b) The number of qualified electors of the city which must sign a nomination petition, shall be established by the city governing body by passage of an ordinance.
(c) Within three days from the date of the filing of a nomination petition or a declaration of intention to become a candidate for a city office elected at large, the county election officer shall determine the validity of such petition or declaration.
(d) If a nomination petition or declaration is found to be invalid, the county election officer shall notify the candidate on whose behalf the petition or declaration was filed that such nomination petition or declaration has been found to be invalid and the reason for the finding. Such candidate may make objection to the finding of invalidity by the county election officer in accordance with K.S.A. 25-308, and amendments thereto.
(e) All city elections shall be conducted by the county election officer of the county in which such city is located, or of the county in which the greater population of the city is located if the city extends into more than one county.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 274, § 10; L. 1969, ch. 192, § 1; L. 1972, ch. 139, § 1; L. 1975, ch. 212, § 1; L. 1977, ch. 137, § 1; L. 1984, ch. 142, § 1; L. 2002, ch. 146, § 2; L. 2015, ch. 88, § 53; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21 - City Elections › 25-2111 Time of opening and closing polls.

25-2111.
Time of opening and closing polls.
At all city elections the polls shall open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m., unless different hours are set and publicly announced by the county election officer. In the event that different hours are so set, the polls shall be open at least twelve (12) continuous hours commencing not earlier than 6:00 a.m. and ending not later than 8:00 p.m. The secretary of state shall adopt rules and regulations specifying the time and manner of setting and announcing any change of hours under authority of this section.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 274, § 11; April 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21 - City Elections › 25-2112 Notice of city officers' election not required; question submitted elections.

25-2112.
Notice of city officers' election not required; question submitted elections.
No notice of any city election of any city officer shall be required. Notices of bond elections and other question submitted elections held on the same day as either a city primary election or city general election shall be prepared and published as provided in K.S.A. 25-105, by the county election officer.
History: L. 1968, ch. 274, § 12; L. 1975, ch. 204, § 6; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21 - City Elections › 25-2113 Elections, nonpartisan or partisan; application of other laws.

25-2113. Elections, nonpartisan or partisan; application of other laws.
City elections shall be nonpartisan or partisan as determined by the governing body and shall be conducted in accordance with chapter 25 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto. Laws applicable to elections occurring at the same time as city elections shall apply to city elections to the extent that the same are not in conflict with the provisions of this act.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 274, § 13; L. 2015, ch. 88, § 54; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21 - City Elections › 25-2114 Correlation of city elections with other elections.

25-2114.
Correlation of city elections with other elections.
Primary and general city elections shall be conducted jointly with other elections held at the same time insofar as is practicable. Any election officer having responsibility for any other such election shall cooperate with the election officer of the city election, and if a difference arises which cannot be agreed upon, determination of the difference shall be made by the county election officer, unless such difference involves a question the determination of which is provided by law to be made by the secretary of state. If under the provisions of this act one election officer is required to make determination of a matter and under any other statute a different election officer is required to make determination of the same issue, the two (2) election officers shall agree upon determination of such matter, or if they do not agree, either may submit the matter for determination to the secretary of state whose decision on such matter shall be final and conclusive.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 274, § 14; April 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21 - City Elections › 25-2115 Order of candidates' names on ballots.

25-2115. Order of candidates' names on ballots.
Names of candidates appearing on the ballots in primary and general city elections shall be listed in the various possible orders in rotation and as provided in K.S.A. 25-212 and 25-610, and amendments thereto.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 274, § 26; L. 2015, ch. 88, § 55; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21 - City Elections › 25-2116 Write-in candidates, when.

25-2116.
Write-in candidates, when.
(a) No blank lines for write-in candidates shall appear on primary city election ballots.
(b) On the ballots in general city elections, blank lines for the name of write-in candidates shall be printed at the end of the list of candidates for each different office equal to the number to be elected thereto. The purpose of such blank lines shall be to permit the voter to insert the name of any person not printed on the ballot for whom he desires to vote for such office.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 274, § 49; April 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21 - City Elections › 25-2117 Vacancies in certain elective city offices; appointment by governing body.

25-2117.
Vacancies in certain elective city offices; appointment by governing body.
Whenever any vacancy occurs in any elective city office, and no other provision is made by law for filling such vacancy, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the governing body of the city, or the remaining member or members of such governing body. A majority of the members of the governing body then in office shall be sufficient for approval of any such appointment.
History:
L. 1969, ch. 191, § 1; May 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21 - City Elections › 25-2118 Certification of city offices to be filled.

25-2118. Certification of city offices to be filled.
The city clerk shall certify to the county election officer a list of all city offices to be voted upon at each city election not later than May 1 of every year that such city has a city election.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 140, § 1; L. 2015, ch. 88, § 56; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21 - City Elections › 25-2119 Ballots for city elections, preparation.

25-2119.
Ballots for city elections, preparation.
Ballots for primary and general city elections shall be prepared in such manner that each voter is instructed to vote for the same number of candidates as the number of positions to be filled, for which the voter is qualified to vote. When the voter may vote for more than one candidate, such instruction shall also specify that the voter may vote for fewer than the total number for which the voter is qualified to vote. Failure to vote for the maximum number of candidates for positions as the voter is qualified to vote for shall not invalidate the ballot nor that portion of the ballot and votes for candidates fewer than the number directed shall be counted.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 140, § 2; L. 1979, ch. 109, § 3; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21 - City Elections › 25-2120 Certification of election results; commencement of terms; oath of office.

25-2120. Certification of election results; commencement of terms; oath of office.
The county election officer who conducts the city election shall promptly certify to the city governing body the determination of election results made by the county board of canvassers. The term of office shall commence on a date established by resolution of the city on or after December 1 following the certification of the election and no later than the second Monday in January following certification of the election. If a city does not establish an alternative date for elected officials taking office, the term shall begin on the second Monday in January.
Every person elected or appointed to city office, before entering upon the duties of such office, shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation as specified in K.S.A. 54-106, and amendments thereto, and every such oath or affirmation shall be filed with the city clerk.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 140, § 3; L. 2015, ch. 88, § 57; L. 2019, ch. 20, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21a - Municipal Elections, Timing › 25-21a01 Municipalities; timing of elections; term of office adjustments; filing fees; municipality defined.

25-21a01. Municipalities; timing of elections; term of office adjustments; filing fees; municipality defined.
(a) On and after January 1, 2017, all primary elections for members of the governing body and other elected officials of any municipality shall be held on the first Tuesday in August of 2017 and on such date thereafter of odd-numbered years, and all general elections for members of the governing body and other elected officials of any municipality shall be held on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in November of 2017 of odd-numbered years and on such date thereafter.
(b) The term of members of governing bodies and other elected officials of any municipality that would expire at any time in 2017 shall expire on the second Monday in January of 2018, when newly elected members of the governing body and other newly elected officials shall take office.
(c) The governing body of the municipality shall establish by ordinance or resolution terms of office of elected officials to comply with this act.
(d) Primary elections for any municipality shall be conducted as provided in K.S.A. 25-202, and amendments thereto. A primary election shall only be required as provided in K.S.A. 25-2021 and 25-2108a, and amendments thereto, or as otherwise required by law.
(e) The filing deadline for all candidates for any municipality, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be as provided in K.S.A. 25-205, and amendments thereto.
(f) Any person who meets the qualifications for the office sought may become a candidate for municipal office by filing a declaration of intent to become a candidate with the county election officer accompanied by a filing fee of $20.
(g) "Municipality" means: (1) Any city, consolidated city-county created under K.S.A. 12-340 et seq., and amendments thereto, and K.S.A. 12-360 et seq., and amendments thereto, school district, any board of public utilities created under K.S.A. 13-1220 et seq., and amendments thereto, community college, drainage district, extension district created under K.S.A. 2-623 et seq., and amendments thereto, irrigation district, improvement district created under K.S.A. 19-2753 et seq., and amendments thereto, water district created under K.S.A. 19-3501 et seq., and amendments thereto, and hospital district created under K.S.A. 80-2501 et seq., and amendments thereto.
(2) The term does not include any special district where the election of members of the governing body is conducted at a meeting of the special district.
(h) Cities and hospital districts may provide for elections of elected officials in even-numbered years in order to provide for staggered terms of office or for three-year terms of office for elected officials.
History:
L. 2015, ch. 88, § 7; L. 2016, ch. 55, § 2; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21a - Municipal Elections, Timing › 25-21a02 Consultation between county election officers and secretary of state on ballot length and voting procedures.

25-21a02. Consultation between county election officers and secretary of state on ballot length and voting procedures.
The county election officers in consultation with the secretary of state shall develop ways to reduce the ballot length and expedite the voting process on election days.
History:
L. 2015, ch. 88, § 14; L. 2023, ch. 79, § 35; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21a - Municipal Elections, Timing › 25-21a03 Primary and general municipal election ballot styles; procedures; candidate filing procedures, deadlines; secretary of state duties; rules and regulations.

25-21a03. Primary and general municipal election ballot styles; procedures; candidate filing procedures, deadlines; secretary of state duties; rules and regulations.
(a) The secretary of state shall develop the style and form of the official primary ballot and the official general election ballot for municipal offices.
(b) The declaration of intent to become a candidate shall be prescribed by the secretary of state. The declarations for any municipality shall be filed with the county election officer not later than 12 noon, June 1, prior to the primary election in both even-numbered and odd-numbered years, or if such date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, then before 12 noon of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or holiday.
(c) The secretary of state shall establish primary election procedures for primary elections for municipalities.
(d) The secretary of state shall establish general election procedures for general elections for municipalities.
(e) County election officers shall conduct municipal elections in odd-numbered years and elections in even-numbered years if needed.
(f) The secretary of state shall adopt rules and regulations to implement this section on or before July 1, 2016.
History:
L. 2015, ch. 88, § 15; L. 2019, ch. 36, § 3; April 25.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 21a - Municipal Elections, Timing › 25-21a04 Citation of act.

25-21a04. Citation of act.
K.S.A. 12-184a, 25-21a01, 25-21a02, 25-21a03, 25-21a04 and 25-2703a, and amendments thereto, may be cited as and shall be known as the help Kansas vote act.
History:
L. 2015, ch. 88, § 16; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 22 - Election Expense Apportionment › 25-2201 Expenses subject to apportionment; payment by county; reimbursement; basis for apportionment.

25-2201.
Expenses subject to apportionment; payment by county; reimbursement; basis for apportionment.
(a) Election expenses of all primary, general and question submitted elections which are township, city, school or community junior college elections shall be paid by the boards of county commissioners of the respective counties. Election expenses of all public special districts for which it is provided by law that the county election officer, county clerk, or county election commissioner is to conduct the election, shall be paid by the boards of county commissioners of the respective counties, and the provisions of this act shall apply thereto in the same manner as the same apply to township, city, school, and community junior colleges.
(b) The direct expenses of any primary, general and question submitted elections which are township, city, school or community junior college elections, except for any such election held on a day when every registered voter in the county is authorized to vote at one election or another, shall be reimbursed to the county by the township, city, school or community junior college district for which such expenses are incurred. Indirect expenses of such elections shall not be reimbursed to the county. All costs of publication of notices of election shall be reimbursed to the county by the township, city, school district or community junior college to which the notice applies.
(c) Whenever reimbursement to the county is required under subsection (b), the direct expenses of any election held at the same time and in the same area as an election for another subdivision of government shall be apportioned among the subdivisions of government for which such expenses are incurred, in equal proportions. In the event that the subdivisions of government sharing the expense of an election are not coextensive in territory, the subdivision of government which does not extend into a particular area shall not share in the expense of the voting place for such area.
History: L. 1968, ch. 53, § 1; L. 1973, ch. 164, § 1; L. 1974, ch. 165, § 1; March 22.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 22 - Election Expense Apportionment › 25-2201a Election expenses; tax levy, use of proceeds.

25-2201a.
Election expenses; tax levy, use of proceeds.
Annually any county may make a tax levy on the taxable tangible property in the county in an amount not greater than the amount necessary to pay the direct expense of elections which the county is required to pay and for which the county is not reimbursed under the provisions of subsection (b) of K.S.A. 25-2201, and amendments thereto, and to pay a portion of the principal and interest on bonds issued under the authority of K.S.A. 12-1774, and amendments thereto, by cities located in the county. If a petition signed by 5% of the registered voters of any county is filed with the county election officer on or before July 10, 1974, requesting an election be held to determine whether the tax levy authorized by this section shall be permitted in such county, the county election officer shall hold a special question submitted election on the first Tuesday in August of 1974, in such county. The proposition shall be stated on the ballot as follows:
"Shall the board of county commissioners be authorized to make an annual tax levy on the taxable tangible property in the county to pay the direct expenses of certain elections of other subdivisions of governments as required by law."
If a majority of those voting on such question submitted are in favor of the proposition such county may in 1974 and thereafter immediately make the levy authorized in this section. If a majority of those voting on such question are against the proposition, and the board of county commissioners has theretofore included in its adopted budget any amount under authority of this section, such adopted budget and the tax levy therefor shall be reduced in an amount equal to the amount so budgeted, and no tax levy under this section shall be made in such county in 1974 or thereafter.
History:
L. 1974, ch. 165, § 2; L. 1979, ch. 52, § 139; L. 1990, ch. 66, § 38; May 31.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 22 - Election Expense Apportionment › 25-2202 Apportionment by county election officer; application of rules and regulations.

25-2202.
Apportionment by county election officer; application of rules and regulations.
The county election officer shall make the original apportionment of election expenses among the subdivisions of government responsible therefor and shall submit the same to the respective governing bodies of such subdivisions. Such apportionment shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this act and any rules and regulations of the state election board applicable thereto.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 53, § 2; March 19.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 22 - Election Expense Apportionment › 25-2203 State election board; membership; duties; rules and regulations.

25-2203. State election board; membership; duties; rules and regulations.
(a) There is hereby established the state election board, the members of which shall be the lieutenant governor, the secretary of state and the attorney general. The state election board shall meet on the call of the secretary of state.
(b) The state election board shall:
(1) Adopt rules and regulations for determination of apportionment of election expenses among the subdivisions of government. Such rules and regulations shall identify and define the election expenses which are direct and those which are indirect, or shall define sufficient means of making determination thereof;
(2) assess information provided by any applicant for voter registration as evidence of citizenship pursuant to K.S.A. 25-2309(m), and amendments thereto; and
(3) make such additional rules and regulations as it deems advisable relating to payment of election expenses.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 53, § 3; L. 1974, ch. 364, § 3; L. 2011, ch. 56, § 7; January 1, 2012.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 22 - Election Expense Apportionment › 25-2204 Appeal to state election board; effect of determination of appeal; enforcement.

25-2204.
Appeal to state election board; effect of determination of appeal; enforcement.
In the event that any subdivision of government receives a statement of apportionment of election expense from a county election officer and is aggrieved thereby, the governing body of such subdivision of government may within thirty (30) days after the receipt of such statement appeal to the state election board specifying such changes as it believes should be made in such statement. In accordance with its rules and regulations, the state election board shall receive and determine such appeal, with or without hearing, and issue an order confirming the statement as made or providing that certain changes be made in the statement. The determination of the state election board of any appeal under the provisions of this section shall be conclusive, and shall be the exclusive remedy in such cases. Mandamus action may be maintained to enforce any order of the state election board.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 53, § 4; March 19.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 22 - Election Expense Apportionment › 25-2205 Definitions; adoption by reference.

25-2205.
Definitions; adoption by reference.
Words and terms used in this act have the same meaning as is ascribed thereto in other acts of the legislature at which this act is passed.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 53, § 5; March 19.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 23 - Registration Of Voters › 25-2301 Proof of right of suffrage.

25-2301.
Proof of right of suffrage.
Citizens who are entitled to the right of suffrage shall be ascertained as provided in this act, except as is otherwise provided in K.S.A. 25-1215 et seq. and 25-1801 et seq. The provisions of this act are of statewide importance and concern.
History:
L. 1968, ch. 55, § 1; April 30.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 23 - Registration Of Voters › 25-2302 Duty of qualified voters to register; evidence of right to vote.

25-2302.
Duty of qualified voters to register; evidence of right to vote.
It is the duty of all legally qualified voters to register to vote. Such registration, when made as provided in this act, shall entitle such voters to vote, if otherwise legally qualified. Such registration, if the same meets the requirements of this act, shall be prima facie evidence of the right of such voters to vote at any election held in the voting district where such voter resides.
History: L. 1968, ch. 55, § 2; L. 1971, ch. 132, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 23 - Registration Of Voters › 25-2302d Late registration by recently discharged federal service people; certificate; filing with election board.

25-2302d.
Late registration by recently discharged federal service people; certificate; filing with election board.
An elector who was a person in federal service within the meaning of K.S.A. 25-1214, and amendments thereto, and whose status in such federal service has been terminated by discharge from the armed forces, by separation from the merchant marine, or by termination of service or employment outside the territorial limits of the United States, too late to enable such person to register at the time when and place where registration is required, shall be entitled to register for the purpose of voting only at the next ensuing election after such discharge, separation, or termination of employment, as herein provided. Such elector shall execute and file with the county election officer of the county of his residence, not later than 12:00 o'clock noon on the day before the election, an affidavit in form to be prescribed by the secretary of state, establishing the eligibility of such elector to register under this section. The county election officer shall provide to the person registering under the provisions of this section a certificate stating the precinct in which he is entitled to vote, which shall be presented to and filed with the election board of that precinct at the time of voting.
History:
L. 1972, ch. 142, § 1; July 1.
2023 Kansas Statutes › Chapter 25 - Elections › Article 23 - Registration Of Voters › 25-2303 County election officer designated; deputy county election officers, appointment; voter registration agency; definition of terms.

25-2303.
County election officer designated; deputy county election officers, appointment; voter registration agency; definition of terms.
(a) The officer responsible for administering the provisions of this act shall be the county election officer. "County election officer" means the election commissioner in counties having an election commissioner, and the county clerk in counties which do not have an election commissioner. Words and terms defined in chapter 406 of the laws of 1968 shall have the same meaning in this act as is ascribed thereto in such act, unless inconsistent with the provisions of this act.
(b) "Voter registration agency" means any office in the state, other than an office of the division of motor vehicles, that provides public assistance, that provides state-funded programs primarily engaged in providing services to persons with disabilities, recruitment offices of the armed forces, and the office of the city clerk in any city of the first or second class. A voter registration agency shall provide voter registration services to persons who apply for the agency's services or assistance, and upon completion of each recertification, renewal or change of address form.
(c) Deputy county election officers shall maintain records and perform duties under the provisions of this act only in the manner prescribed by the county election officer. County election officers may appoint such deputy county election officers as deemed appropriate, including, but not limited to, the city clerk of any city, personnel in any public high school, any public library or public institution of higher education, in addition to those required to be appointed under the provisions of subsection (b).
History:
L. 1968, ch. 55, § 3; L. 1983, ch. 125, § 12; L. 1996, ch. 187, § 6; April 25.