Vicki Schmidt announced her candidacy Wednesday, ending months of speculation over whether she would seek the job.

The Jackson County Legislature passed an ordinance to schedule a recall election for August, but the county executive questions its legality.

"The recall election will likely be moved back. Assuming that White fails to get a court order blocking it, count on an election in September or November, legislator DaRon McGee told an online audience of about 80 people Friday during a special meeting of the Urban Summit, which is led by local civil rights leaders."

White’s letter to the Jackson County Legislature suggested the recall election be placed on the ballot in August 2026 or November 2026.

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt says she’s running for governor in 2026. A Republican and Wichita native, Schmidt has worked as a pharmacist for over 40 years and served in the Kansas Senate before being elected Insurance Commissioner in 2018. She was re-elected in 2022.

Uncertainty looms on the likelihood of an August election to decide recall of Jackson County executive Frank White Jr.

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.

Democrats are sending a strong warning to Kansans about the potential impacts of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”. However, many voters wonder if Kansas

President Donald Trump and other Republicans have long criticized states that take weeks to count their ballots after Election Day. This year has seen

A federal judge has ruled a Kansas law that banned pre-filled mail-in ballot applications violates the First Amendment and is therefore unconstitutional.

The Jackson County Legislature voted 9-0 to schedule a special election following the certification of more than 42,900 signatures seeking to recall White. Jackson County elected officials said they’ve heard frustrated input from residents who are angry about big hikes in Jackson County property tax assessments.

White’s letter to the Jackson County Legislature suggested the recall election be placed on the ballot in August 2026 or November 2026.