2024 Kansas election candidates are in
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The stage is set for election season as candidates made their last-second bids for office on Monday.
At noon on June 3, Secretary of State Scott Schwab dropped the gavel, which signifies the filing deadline for candidates.
"It can be a bad rush because parties are scrambling to recruit to make sure every seat has a candidate in it," Schwab said. "Also, the parties are doing precinct races as well which is a big recruitment effort."
For candidates, name recognition and community support goes a long way in the campaigning process.
"I'm the guy to beat," Kansas Senate District 1 incumbent Dennis Pyle said. "Those that run against me are basically running against my record. And so, the question to the voters is 'Why are they running against the Dennis Pyle, conservative record?'"
There are lots of races coming up, but the race for Kansas' second congressional seat is currently one to watch. Shawn Tiffany, Jeff Kahrs, and Derek Schmidt are currently on the ballot, but on Monday, Nancy Boyda and Michael Ogle threw their hats in the ring.
"18 years ago, I did this and I loved representing Kansas," Boyda said. "No, this isn't what I was expecting to do again, but I feel that call."
Below are a list of important election dates in the coming months:
Primary Election: Aug. 6, 2024
- July 16 - Deadline for voters to register or update voter registration
- July 17 - First day of advance voting for 2024 Primary Election
- July 30 - Last day to apply for an advance voting mail ballot
- Aug. 5 - In-person advance voting ends at noon
General Election: Nov. 5, 2024
- Oct. 15 - Deadline to register to vote for General Election
- Oct. 16 - First day of advance voting for 2024 General Election
- Oct. 29 - Last day to apply for advance voting mail ballot
- Nov. 4 - In-person advance voting ends at noon
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