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Kansas candidate filing & campaign-finance deadlines

Official 2026 report due dates for Kansas state candidates file with Kansas Secretary of State (Elections Division).

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Last updated August 27, 2026
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KS Pre-General Report

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This page also covers Kansas candidate-filing (ballot access) deadlines for 2027–2028 — the process of becoming a qualified candidate, distinct from the campaign-finance reporting below. Here's how to run for office in Kansas: what to file, when, and with whom.

The 2026 cycle

3 report deadlines for the 2026 cycle.

These are the campaign-finance report due dates a Kansas state candidate files with Kansas Secretary of State (Elections Division) for the 2026 election cycle, stored verbatim from the official schedule. The 2026 primary is Aug 4, 2026.

DueTypeReportCovers
Pre-election
KS Pre-Primary Report
Receipts & Expenditures Report due 8 days before the August 4 primary, covering January 1 – July 23, 2026.
 Jan 1, 2026 – Jul 23, 2026
Pre-election
KS Pre-General Report
Receipts & Expenditures Report due 8 days before the November 3 general, covering July 24 – October 22, 2026.
 Jul 24, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026
Annual/Year-end
KS Year-End Report
Year-end report covering October 23 – December 31, 2026 (due January 10, 2027).
 Oct 23, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Shaded rows are deadlines that have already passed.

Good to know

For candidates on the 2026 ballot. The pre-election reports are due 8 days before each election; the year-end report closes out the cycle. Reports are filed with the Kansas Public Disclosure Commission (KPDC, formerly the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission). The pre-primary date is also the deadline to file an Affidavit of Exemption for candidates under the $1,000 threshold. Event-driven last-minute contribution reports (a single contribution of $300 or more after a pre-election report) are due 2026-07-30 (primary) and 2026-10-29 (general) and are not listed here.

Filing to run for office

Kansas candidate-filing deadlines — 2027–2028.

Deadlines to become a qualified candidate for office in Kansas — declarations of candidacy, nominating petitions, and related ballot-access filing requirements — compiled from Kansas Secretary of State. Distinct from the campaign-finance report deadlines above.

2027

Municipal

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Municipal Office (Mayor/City Council)

Kansas Municipalities (Statewide) · 2027 Kansas Municipal General Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Nonpartisan filing

Withdrawal deadline: Jun 1, 2027

Files with: County Election Officer

Fee: $20

Statutory rule: Municipal filing deadline is June 1 at noon per K.S.A. 25-205. (works out to Jun 1, 2027)

Kansas Election Code - Article 2, Section 5 · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Municipal Office (Mayor/City Council) in Kansas Municipalities (Statewide) for the 2027 Kansas Municipal General Election (Nov 2, 2027) closes Jun 1, 2027 at 12:00 PM America/Chicago. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Kansas Legislature.

School Board

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

School Board Member

Kansas School Districts (Statewide) · 2027 Kansas School Board General Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Nonpartisan filing

Withdrawal deadline: Jun 1, 2027

Files with: County Election Officer or School District

Statutory rule: School board filing deadline is June 1 at noon, same as statewide offices per K.S.A. 25-205. (works out to Jun 1, 2027)

Kansas Election Code - Article 2, Section 5 and Article 20, Section 2007 · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for School Board Member in Kansas School Districts (Statewide) for the 2027 Kansas School Board General Election (Nov 2, 2027) closes Jun 1, 2027 at 12:00 PM America/Chicago. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Kansas Legislature.

2028

Federal

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

President of the United States

Statewide · 2028 Kansas Primary Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Jun 1, 2028

Files with: Kansas Secretary of State

Fee: Established by party

Statutory rule: Filing deadline is June 1 at noon prior to the primary election date, moved to next business day if June 1 falls on weekend or holiday. (works out to Jun 1, 2028)

Kansas Election Code - Article 2, Section 5 · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for President of the United States in Statewide for the 2028 Kansas Primary Election (Aug 1, 2028) closes Jun 1, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/Chicago. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Kansas Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. Senate

Statewide · 2028 Kansas Primary Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Jun 1, 2028

Files with: Kansas Secretary of State

Fee: Established by party

Statutory rule: Filing deadline is June 1 at noon prior to the primary election date. (works out to Jun 1, 2028)

Kansas Election Code - Article 2, Section 5 · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for U.S. Senate in Statewide for the 2028 Kansas Primary Election (Aug 1, 2028) closes Jun 1, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/Chicago. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Kansas Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. House of Representatives

Statewide · 2028 Kansas Primary Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Jun 1, 2028

Files with: Kansas Secretary of State

Fee: Established by party

Statutory rule: Filing deadline is June 1 at noon prior to the primary election date. (works out to Jun 1, 2028)

Kansas Election Code - Article 2, Section 5 · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Kansas Primary Election (Aug 1, 2028) closes Jun 1, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/Chicago. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Kansas Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Federal and State Offices (Independent)

Statewide · 2028 Kansas General Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Independent · Deadline type: Independent candidate filing

Petition deadline: Jul 31, 2028

Files with: Kansas Secretary of State

Signatures: Nominating petition with valid voter signatures (number varies by office)

Statutory rule: Independent nomination petitions must be filed by noon on the Monday preceding the primary election date. (works out to Jul 31, 2028)

Kansas Election Code - Article 3, Section 5 · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Federal and State Offices (Independent) in Statewide for the 2028 Kansas General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Jul 31, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/Chicago. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Kansas Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Federal and State Statewide Offices (Write-in)

Statewide · 2028 Kansas General Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Write In · Deadline type: Write-in filing

Write-in deadline: Oct 9, 2028

Files with: Kansas Secretary of State

Statutory rule: Write-in affidavits must be filed by noon on the fourth Monday preceding the general election date. (works out to Oct 9, 2028)

Kansas Election Code - Article 3, Section 5 · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for Federal and State Statewide Offices (Write-in) in Statewide for the 2028 Kansas General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Oct 9, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/Chicago. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Kansas Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Federal Offices (Minor Party)

Statewide · 2028 Kansas General Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Minor Party · Deadline type: Party certification

Party certification: Jun 1, 2028

Files with: Kansas Secretary of State

Statutory rule: Minor party candidates nominated by convention must be certified to the Secretary of State by noon on June 1 of the election year. (works out to Jun 1, 2028)

Kansas Election Code - Article 3, Section 1 · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Federal Offices (Minor Party) in Statewide for the 2028 Kansas General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Jun 1, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/Chicago. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Kansas Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Presidential Elector

Statewide · 2028 Kansas General Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party certification

Party certification: Sep 1, 2028

Files with: Kansas Secretary of State

Statutory rule: Political parties must certify presidential electors to the Secretary of State by September 1 of the election year. (works out to Sep 1, 2028)

Kansas Secretary of State - Party Certification Procedures · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Presidential Elector in Statewide for the 2028 Kansas General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Sep 1, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/Chicago. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Kansas Secretary of State.

State Legislative

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Kansas House of Representatives

Statewide · 2028 Kansas Primary Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Jun 1, 2028

Files with: Kansas Secretary of State

Fee: Established by party

Statutory rule: Filing deadline is June 1 at noon prior to the primary election date. (works out to Jun 1, 2028)

Kansas Election Code - Article 2, Section 5 · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Kansas House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Kansas Primary Election (Aug 1, 2028) closes Jun 1, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/Chicago. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Kansas Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Kansas State Senate

Statewide · 2028 Kansas Primary Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Jun 1, 2028

Files with: Kansas Secretary of State

Fee: Established by party

Statutory rule: Filing deadline is June 1 at noon prior to the primary election date. (works out to Jun 1, 2028)

Kansas Election Code - Article 2, Section 5 · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Kansas State Senate in Statewide for the 2028 Kansas Primary Election (Aug 1, 2028) closes Jun 1, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/Chicago. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Kansas Legislature.

Judicial

Depends on a future special-election call

Kansas Supreme Court (Positions 1, 2, 3)

Statewide · 2028 Kansas General Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Candidate filing

Withdrawal deadline: Jun 1, 2028

Files with: Kansas Secretary of State

Fee: $35 campaign finance report fee + $20 administrative fee

Proposed Constitutional Amendments - Elections · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for Kansas Supreme Court (Positions 1, 2, 3) in Statewide for the 2028 Kansas General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Jun 1, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/Chicago. Source: Kansas Secretary of State.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

District Judge (Election Positions)

Statewide · 2028 Kansas General Election ·

Filing window: Closes

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Candidate filing

Withdrawal deadline: Jun 1, 2028

Files with: County Election Officer

Fee: $35 campaign finance report fee + $20 administrative fee + 1% of annual salary

Statutory rule: Filing deadline is June 1 at noon per K.S.A. 25-205, applied to judicial candidates in election-based districts. (works out to Jun 1, 2028)

Become a Judge Through Election - KS Courts · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for District Judge (Election Positions) in Statewide for the 2028 Kansas General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Jun 1, 2028 at 12:00 PM America/Chicago. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Kansas Supreme Court.

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