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Biden addresses U.S. for the first time since dropping out of the race
TOPEKA (KSNT) – President Joe Biden is addressing the United States for the first time since announcing he is dropping out of the presidential race in November. Wednesday, July 24, Biden is speaking to Americans for the first time since announcing he will not seek reelection in 2024. Biden announced on social media on Sunday, […]
1 min read - PoliticsWichita Eagle
Here’s who is getting extra attention as Kamala Harris’ running mate search picks up
A Harris campaign spokesman said the VP vetting process has begun “in earnest.”
6 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Kamala Harris comes out of the starting gate with a problem with Hispanic voters
National polls show Harris struggling to win the kind of support among Hispanic voters that Democratic candidates have long counted on, but there are recent signs of improvement.
5 min read - USKSNT Topeka
‘Angry voters’: Kansas election director on Postal Service crush
KANSAS (KSNT) – Kansas Election Director Bryan Caskey shared concerns over the U.S. Postal Service being able to handle the upcoming crush of mail-in ballots. According to a report from The Associated Press, election directors from across the country voiced concerns over the possibility of ballots not being delivered in time to be counted in […]
3 min read - CelebrityWichita Eagle
Meme queen? What coconut trees and lime green mean for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
Singer Charli XCX said on X Sunday that “kamala IS brat,” a powerful compliment for fans who are chronically online.
5 min read - PoliticsKSNW Wichita
Kansas Secretary of State receives official certificates of nominations for Trump and Vance
The Kansas Secretary of State's office announced on Wednesday that it received former President Donald J. Trump and Senator J.D. Vance's official certificates of nomination as Republican nominees for the office of president and vice president of the United States.
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Trump-Vance presidential ticket locked in for Kansas General Election
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Secretary of State (SOS) Scott Schwab confirms former President Donald Trump and his running mate J. D. Vance are now on the ballot for the upcoming General Election in November. The SOS issued a press release on Wednesday, July 24 stating that an official certificate containing nominations for Trump and Vance […]
1 min read - USWDAF
Jackson County legislator Manny Abarca calls for Chiefs only 40-year ballot question
Jackson County Democratic Legislator Manny Abarca says his group could soon be voting on a 3/8-cent sales tax proposal solely for the Kansas City Chiefs, nearly four months after the voters in the county said 'no' to a joint proposal for the Chiefs and Royals for their stadium plans.
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Is it too late to take President Joe Biden’s name off the ballot in Kansas?
TOPEKA (KSNT) – With President Joe Biden dropping out of his re-election campaign and Vice President Kamala Harris stepping up for the role, what impacts will this have on the presidential race in Kansas? 27 News reached out to the Kansas Secretary of State (SOS) for help explaining how this year’s presidential election on November […]
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Kansas Democratic delegates endorse Kamala Harris for president after meeting in private
After a meeting that wasn't open to the public, Kansas Democratic delegates to the national convention endorsed Kamala Harris for president.
4 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Does Kamala Harris’ run for president throw a wrench in Gavin Newsom’s plans for 2028?
Gavin Newsom has spent the past two years swatting down rumors and questions about running for president.
4 min read - PoliticsWichita Eagle
NC has been a swing state in 2024 election. Is that still the case with Biden’s exit?
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their surrogates have made regular visits to North Carolina since the beginning of the 2024 campaign season. What happens now?
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Kansas democrats rallying behind Kamala Harris
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Democrats are rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race. Delegates voted to endorse Harris on Monday as she works to rake in delegates ahead of the convention next month. Even with President Biden choosing to endorse his vice president, the party is […]
2 min read - PoliticsWDAF
President Biden drops out of 2024 race, what’s next?
Kamala Harris has garnered the initial support of more than 1,000 delegates she'll need to become the party's nominee for president
3 min read - PoliticsWichita Eagle
In first public remarks, Kamala Harris praises Joe Biden, doesn’t talk presidential campaign
“Joe Biden’s legacy of accomplishment over the past three years is unmatched in modern history,” Harris started.
1 min read - USKSNT Topeka
Kansas officials comment on election impact following cyber outage
KANSAS (KSNT) – Working for you, 27 News reached out to state and local election officials to see if the recent Microsoft/Crowdstrike cyber outage impacted advance voting in Kansas. On July 19, cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike reported a global outage when a faulty update was sent to computers running Microsoft Windows. News outlets in Arizona reported that […]
1 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Do Republicans see Kamala Harris as easy to beat?
Would Kamala Harris be a tougher opponent than Joe Biden?
4 min read - USWichita Eagle
More than 4,000 Wichita voters told their polling site is changing for Aug. 6 primary
Affected residents will have to navigate a new polling station on primary day or vote early.
1 min read - USKSNW Wichita
In-person voting begins in Sedgwick County
The hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The only exception is on Monday, Aug. 5, when the voting ends at noon. All Sedgwick County voters can vote at this location during these hours.
2 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Sharice Davids endorses Harris, says vice president offers ‘best chance’ to beat Trump
Rep. Sharice Davids represents Johnson County, which backed former President Donald Trump in 2016 and President Joe Biden in 2020.
1 min read - USKSNW Wichita
4,000 Wichita voters will vote at new polling site
The assigned polling location for the primary election has changed for residents in precincts 105, 130 and 339. Those precincts are near the I-135 and Kellogg interchange.
1 min read - PoliticsWichita Eagle
Kamala Harris’ potential challengers fall in line, clearing way to Democratic nomination
Democrats appear to have no desire to protract an intraparty battle that took down the candidacy of a sitting president.
5 min read - PoliticsKSNW Wichita
Kansas Democrats react to Biden dropping out of presidential race
President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race has rocked the Kansas Democratic Party and left many questions unanswered, especially with the Democratic National Convention approaching.
2 min read - PoliticsWDAF
Local political expert reacts to ‘historic firsts’ as Biden steps down
Park University Political Science Professor Matt Harris talked about the impact of Biden’s announcement to withdraw from the presidential race.
2 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
A Harris-Newsom presidential ticket? There’s one big legal hurdle: The 12th Amendment
The Amendment outlines how presidential electors in the electoral college cast ballots for the presidential ticket.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Topeka Capital-Journal
Do Kansas Democratic delegates have to vote for Biden? Delegate questions answered
Kansas' delegation to the Democratic National Convention will help decide the party's candidate for president. What to know.
2 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Cleaver doesn’t endorse Harris, says ‘I respect’ Biden decision to drop out of race
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver had previously voiced support for President Joe Biden.
1 min read - PoliticsWichita Eagle
Kamala Harris’ criminal justice record: Get up to speed
Harris, a former prosecutor, was the self-proclaimed “top cop” of California. Until she wasn’t.
2 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Kamala Harris is running for president. Can she beat Donald Trump?
Harris is close to Trump in latest national polling
3 min read - USWichita Eagle
Who is Josh Shapiro? Pennsylvania’s governor is on list of possible Democratic VP nominees
What is Shapiro’s record as governor of Pennsylvania?
3 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Who is Andy Beshear? Kentucky’s governor is on list of possible Democratic VP nominees
What is his policy record as Kentucky’s governor and former attorney general?
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Hawley, Schmitt call on President Biden to resign after dropping out of presidential race
“If you can’t run a mere political campaign, you can’t be President,” Hawley said on Sunday.
1 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
‘Not a joyful day’: After Biden drops, KS Democrats running for Congress want action soon
Former Rep. Nancy Boyda and Matt Kleinmann voiced trust in Democrats to choose a new nominee.
2 min read - USKansas City Star
KC mayor calls Biden ‘one of the finest public servants,’ signals donation to Harris
“His presidency saw us rise from challenges of the pandemic era to rising health, safety, and prosperity for our country,” said Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Topeka Capital-Journal
How Kansas leaders reacted after President Joe Biden said he won't seek reelection
Joe Biden stepped down from his campaign amid pressure from polling and bad media performances. Kansas Democrats react to president stepping aside.
6 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Here’s President Joe Biden’s full announcement as he exits 2024 presidential election
The announcement came shortly before 11 a.m. West Coast time.
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With President Biden out of the race, what could be next for NC Gov. Roy Cooper?
President Joe Biden announced Sunday he’s out of the race. Could Gov. Roy Cooper be the next VP, with Kamala Harris?
4 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Joe Biden is out. How do Democrats pick a new presidential nominee?
Do Democrats face chaos in picking a successor?
4 min read - PoliticsWichita Eagle
What does Kamala Harris’ record show? From California prosecutor to the vice president
Being a vice president historically means being in the shadows. Now, the former California prosecutor is in the spotlight.
6 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
California Gov. Gavin Newsom endorses Kamala Harris for president after Joe Biden drops out
The Democrat had emerged as a top possibility to face Donald Trump.
4 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Biden’s out. Is Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear now a VP candidate?
Kentucky’s popular two-term governor, is likely to be a VP candidate as Dems choose a new top candidate. A Democrat legislator says Andy Beshear “can deliver a message of revitalization, management and hope to the American people like he’s done here in commonwealth.”
7 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
With Biden out of presidential race, Kamala Harris emerges as front-runner with his endorsement
The former California senator runs close to Donald Trump in recent national polls.
5 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Harris vows to earn nomination after Biden bows out of race, throws support behind her
President Joe Biden wrote that “it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”
9 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
JoCo sheriff casts unflattering poll, ethics complaint as ‘election interference.’ Is it?
Sheriff Calvin Hayden is accusing his Republican primary opponent Doug Bedford of trying to “weaponize our election system.” Bedford’s team says it’s only “normal, run-of-the-mill campaigning.”
5 min read - PoliticsWDAF
Trump holds first rally after assassination attempt with his new running mate, Vance, by his side
Donald Trump is holding his first public campaign rally since he was injured in an assassination attempt
5 min read - USWichita Eagle
Your primary voter guide to Republican candidates for Sedgwick County District Court judge
Find out why these candidates for Sedgwick County District Court judge are running.
4 min read - USThe Topeka Capital-Journal
How much cash Kansas congressional candidates have for primary clash
Kansas voters could see a lot of political ads in the coming weeks as FEC reports show congressional candidates have hundreds of thousands in cash.
2 min read - PoliticsGreat Bend Tribune, Kan.
LWV hosts first of two candidate forums
Jul. 19—Eight candidates for office in Barton County were invited to join the League of Women Voters of Great Bend — Barton County for a forum on Thursday at the Great Bend Senior Center. Two who were unable to attend, Lindsey Krom-Craven and Alicia Straub, sent responses to LWV questions and one joined the meeting via Zoom. Straub told the League she wished she could attend the forum, but she ...
2 min read - USWichita Eagle
Your voter guide to Wichita-area races in the Kansas Legislature
Find out where area candidates for the Kansas Legislature stand on issues.
35 min read - USWDAF
Former Johnson County sheriff not endorsing Hayden in primary
Former Johnson County Sheriff Frank Denning endorsed former Undersheriff Doug Bedford in the GOP race for Johnson County sheriff.
1 min read - PoliticsKSNW Wichita
Political analysts: Unity is the biggest challenge among Democrats
While the Republicans are showing a united front, Democrats are divided.
2 min read - PoliticsWichita Eagle
Saying ‘I had God on my side,’ Trump accepts Republican presidential nomination
Donald Trump accepts the Republican Party’s nomination
7 min read - USKansas City Star
Former Johnson County Sheriff Denning endorses Republican challenger to Sheriff Hayden
Former Johnson County Sheriff Frank Denning served immediately prior to Sheriff Calvin Hayden.
2 min read - USKSNT Topeka
Kansas resident falls for lottery ‘imposter scam’
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Office of the Kansas State Treasurer is spreading a warning Thursday of a scam which involved impersonating a government official. The treasurer’s office issued a press release on July 18 of a recent incident in which a Kansas resident fell for a scammer who called claiming to be an employee for […]
1 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Why Republicans aren’t talking about abortion at their convention
Republican platform says abortion policy is up to states
4 min read - USKansas City Star
In KY county where JD Vance has roots, some call him ‘a sellout,’ but others are excited
Registered Democrats far outnumber Republicans in Breathitt County, but many are conservative and vote GOP in national races.
7 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Why Hispanic immigrants who support Trump are embracing his hardline border stance
Many Florida Latinos believe Republicans have a better handle on immigration and border security compared to Democrats.
8 min read - USWichita Eagle
Your primary voter guide to who is running for Sedgwick County Commission District 3
Where do candidates stand on issues facing the county?
25 min read - USKSNT Topeka
KS advance mail-in ballots drop by half since 2022
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The number of ballots mailed out for this year’s primary election is down significantly from the 2022 election. July 17 was the first day of advance voting in Kansas. 38,221 ballots were sent out that day. In 2022, 76,201 ballots were sent out on the first day of advance voting. There is […]
1 min read - USWDAF
Johnson County, Kan. ballots in the mail, important dates to remember
The Johnson County Election Office announced today that they have transmitted around 7,600 mail ballots for the 2024 primary election on August 6.
1 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
At RNC, Republicans have a strategy against the president: ‘Let Biden be himself’
Biden’s mental capacity a popular topic at Republican convention
3 min read - PoliticsWichita Eagle
At RNC, signs of how Ron DeSantis left his mark on Donald Trump’s Republican Party
The Florida governor may not have won the Republican presidential nomination, but his appearance at GOP’s convention in Milwaukee underscores his influence among Republicans.
5 min read - USKansas City Star
Should Kansas legalize marijuana? Here’s what candidates for Congress in JoCo say
Medical marijuana has failed to advance in the Kansas Legislature. Could Congress act instead?
7 min read - BusinessKansas City Star
Stressed about your finances during the election year? These facts may calm you down
First, debunk some common myths and explore challenges and strategies.
4 min read - USGreat Bend Tribune, Kan.
Three in Stafford County primary race for Sheriff
Jul. 16—ST. JOHN — Stafford County voters will have one contested race appearing on the Aug. 6 Republican primary ballot, with three candidates filed for Stafford County Sheriff. Incumbent Stafford County Sheriff Robert Murrow is seeking his third term. He has two challengers with law enforcement experience, each seeking their first term as sheriff. Current St. John Police Chief Tori Perez and ...
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Election workers attend training class in Topeka ahead of primary
TOPEKA (KSNT) – In a few weeks the polls will be busy for the upcoming primary election. Before people get to work, they have to learn the ropes. That’s why on Tuesday, July 16, over 230 election workers attended a three-hour long class at the Fellowship Bible Church where they learned the machines and how […]
2 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Eric Schmitt has been a critic of the Justice Department. Could he end up leading it?
Sen. Eric Schmitt, a frequent critic of the Justice Department, has risen rapidly in Trump’s political world. Now he’s on the short list for Attorney General.
8 min read - USThe Topeka Capital-Journal
Kansas primary election advance voting starting. What to know in Shawnee County.
Advance voting by mail for the primary election starts Wednesday. You can vote early in-person at the Shawnee County Election Office starting Monday.
2 min read - PoliticsKSNW Wichita
Matt Kleinmann – Democrat for US House District 2
Matt Kleinmann is seeking the Democrat nomination for US House District 2.
1 min read - USKSNW Wichita
‘This one is really big, bigger than 2020’: Tuesday last to register to vote for primaries
The common sentiment among officials and voters is that you need to get out there and vote.
2 min read - PoliticsWichita Eagle
GOP convention buzzing on Day 1: Trump ‘took a bullet and got up ready to fight’
“I feel a shift from excited to super-excited,” one Republican said.
4 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
What Ohio politicians are saying about Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance
Vance was chosen by former U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday.
3 min read - PoliticsWichita Eagle
What you need to know about Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance
Book author. U.S. marine. Former critic. Sen. JD Vance has been many things.
4 min read - USKansas City Star
As KC combats gun violence, Democrats running for governor offer their ideas in debate
The TV debate featured Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade and businessman Mike Hamra.
6 min read - USKSNT Topeka
Shawnee County election commissioner discusses upcoming primary election
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County Election Commissioner Andrew Howell joined the 27 News Morning Show to discuss the 2024 primary election. Howell reminds residents that July 16 is the registration deadline to participate in the August primary election. On Wednesday, advance mail ballots will be sent out. The deadline for advance mail ballots is at […]
1 min read - PoliticsWichita Eagle
Trump picks Vance as running mate. Here’s what history says about whether a VP matters
Donald Trump announced his choice during the Republican National Convention.
6 min read - USKansas City Star
Kansas City Voter Guide: What’s on the ballot, what to know for Aug. 6 primary election
Where do the candidates on ballots across the metro stand on some of the biggest issues this election? Check out the 2024 KC Voter Guide, a collaboration between The Star and the KC Media Collective.
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Kansas Voter Guide: What’s on the ballot, what to know for Aug. 6 primary election
Where do the candidates on Kansas ballots stand on some of the biggest issues this election? Check out the 2024 KC Voter Guide, a collaboration between The Star and the KC Media Collective.
2 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
‘Always packing heat’: After Trump shot, KC-area candidates vow to keep public events
Candidates promised the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump wouldn’t stop them from campaigning in public.
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