Kansas Sued Over Law That Rejects Ballots Through No Fault of Voters
A Kansas law that could disenfranchise thousands just for voting by mail is facing a new legal challenge.
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Kansas Agrees to Permanently Stop Enforcing Law That Criminalized Voter Engagement
The state of Kansas agreed to permanently stop enforcing a law that undermined the work of voter registration organizations by imposing criminal penalties on individuals whose actions could be construed as conduct that would be undertaken by an election official.
Election Officials Urge USPS to Fix Mail Delivery Issues That Could Impact Voting
Election officials across the country are urging the United States Postal Service (USPS) to fix what they’ve identified as significant issues with mail delivery that could impact voting in the Nov. 5 election.
9 More Republican-Led States Sue Biden Over 2021 Voter Registration Order
An executive order issued in 2021 by President Biden to promote voter registration is still drawing rebuke from GOP-led states in court.
Kansas Court Temporarily Blocks Voter Suppression Law
Pro-voter organizations were issued a big win today after a Kansas court temporarily blocked a law that sought to criminalize some voter registration activities.
Federal Judge Upholds At-Large Elections for Dodge City, Kansas Commission
A federal judge ruled yesterday that Dodge City, Kansas’ at-large method for electing members to its city commission does not unlawfully discriminate against Latino voters.
In Wake of U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Allen v. Milligan, Other Redistricting Cases See Movement
On Thursday, June 8, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in Allen v. Milligan. The Court’s decision in Allen will impact 30 other redistricting lawsuits in 10 different states.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Part of Kansas Voter Suppression Law
On Thursday, May 4, a federal judge struck down part of a Kansas voter suppression law that prohibited individuals or organizations from sending personalized, early mail-in ballot applications to registered Kansas voters.
Kansas Governor Vetoes Bill Shortening Mail-in Ballot Return Window
On Wednesday, April 19, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) vetoed Senate Bill 209, a bill that would have shortened the deadline to return mail-in ballots.
U.S. Supreme Court Declines To Review Lawsuit on Kansas Congressional Map
On Monday, March 27, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a petition filed by Kansas Voters and Loud Light Kansas seeking review of Kansas’ congressional map drawn with 2020 census data.
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