This bill establishes a presidential preference primary election in Kansas for the year 2028 and every four years thereafter. It aligns the date of special elections 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 the presidential preference primary election will occur on the first Tuesday in March, and it outlines the procedures for conducting these elections, including the requirements for voter registration and the canvassing of votes.

Additionally, the bill makes several deletions from current law, such as the removal of references to the "first Monday" in March and the specific deadlines for voter registration applications related to presidential preference primaries. It also clarifies that the provisions governing the conduct of elections on the same date as a presidential preference primary will not be superseded by other laws. The bill aims to streamline the election process and ensure that the presidential preference primary is consistently scheduled and conducted in accordance with state law.

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