Primary Elections

Kansas Primary Elections 2026

Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in Kansas ahead of the 2026 general election.

August 4, 2026
Primary Date
None
Runoff / RCV
June 2026
Filing Deadline
Very High — Senate open seat a
Competitiveness

Key 2026 Primary Races

U.S. Senate Jerry Moran (R) is retiring — open seat
Governor Laura Kelly (D) is term-limited — open seat
U.S. House KS-3 (Davids) competitive

2026 Primary Overview

Kansas has two major open seats in 2026. Jerry Moran is retiring from the Senate and Laura Kelly is term-limited as governor. Both primaries will be significant. KS-3 (Davids) is a competitive House seat.

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