This bill establishes a presidential preference primary election in Kansas for the year 2028 and every four years thereafter. It aligns the special election date in March with the presidential preference primary election date. The bill amends several sections of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, specifically K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 25-432, 25-1115, 25-2006, 25-2311, 25-2502, 25-4501a, 25-4505, and 25-4506, while repealing the existing sections. Notably, it specifies that no election shall be held on the same date as a presidential preference primary election, and it modifies the definitions of general, primary, and special elections to reflect these changes.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for conducting the presidential preference primary, including the requirement for political parties to select their nominees in accordance with their established procedures. It also details the timeline for voter registration and the canvassing of votes following the primary election. Key deletions from the current law include the removal of specific dates and provisions related to the presidential preference primary elections, ensuring that the new framework is clearly defined and updated to reflect the upcoming election cycle.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-432, 12-17, 12-521, 25-1115, 25-2006, 25-2311, 25-2502, 25-4501a, 25-4505, 25-4506