Kansas lawmakers consider shortening duration of early voting period
While proponents say the change could help with staffing issues, critics say it could confuse or disenfranchise voters, especially if implemented during an election year.
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While proponents say the change could help with staffing issues, critics say it could confuse or disenfranchise voters, especially if implemented during an election year.
Kansas voters would have less time to vote early in person under a bill being considered by state lawmakers. Under current law, early voting is held until noon
Some county election officials struggle to staff early voting the day before Election Day.
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Some counties in Kansas mail voting applications to voters, but some lawmakers are looking to end that. Senate Bill 366 would require voters to ask for ballots to be mailed to them. Election officials would no longer be allowed to send them out in bulk. Opponents of the bill feel the change […]
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Some counties in Kansas mail voting applications to voters, but some lawmakers are looking to end that.