Democratic election lawyer Marc Elias has lost his bid to thwart a Kansas law banning foreign actors from funneling money into state-level ballot initiatives.

The court wasn't convinced Kansans for Constitutional Freedom, a group that advocated against the so-called Value Them Both Amendment, would prevail.

The Jackson County Legislature could vote Monday, July 7, on the next steps in the recall of Democratic Executive Frank White, Jr

There are two election authorities, Kansas City, Missouri, and Jackson County, involved in planning a special election for a recall effort against Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr..

Two watchdog groups are backing Kansas in federal court as the state defends its ban on foreign money in ballot measure campaigns.

A federal judge sided with state officials and allowed a Kansas law to go into effect that bans “foreign nationals” from contributing financially to campaigns for or against state constitutional amendments.

Supporters of an effort to recall Jackson County Executive Frank White turned in enough valid signatures to force a recall vote.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Monday brought big news in the petition initiative to recall Jackson County Executive Frank White. The county clerk had received communication from the Kansas City and Jackson County Election Boards that they had verified enough petition signatures to trigger an election. When that election will happen remains unclear.

Jackson County Executive Frank White faces historic recall election after petition effort succeeds. First-ever recall vote could remove the top official.

AGRA – Ken Rahjes, R-Agra, officially filed Monday as a Republican candidate for Kansas Secretary of State. He currently serves in the Kansas House of Representatives for the 110th District.

The majority of the 129 laws passed by the Kansas Legislature officially went on the books at the beginning of July. Tax cuts were a major battleground. TOPEKA – The 1st of July is the start of the fiscal year for the state of Kansas.