Election Schedule
- Senate Class 2 — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
- Governor — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
- 4 congressional districts — All up in every even-year election UP IN 2026
- Senate Class 3 — Next election: 2028 Not up until 2028
- Next presidential election: 2028 Not up until 2028
2026 Active Races
GovernorActiveNov 3, 2026
Governor
Lean D★ Flip Potential
Charlotte O'HaraRvsVicki SchmidtRvsTy MastersonRvsJeff ColyerRvsMarty TuleyDvsCindy HolscherDvsEthan CorsonD
Kansas is one of five Democratic-held governorships up for election in 2026 in states Donald Trump won in 2024, making it critical for Democrats nationally. The race is highly competitive: Kelly's 2022 victory margin was only 2.2 percentage points, and Kansas has been reliably Republican. However, Kelly's popularity (60% approval as of July 2025) and Republicans' crowded primary may create opportunities.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2026
U.S. SenateActiveNov 3, 2026
U.S. Senate
Safe R
Michael SoetaertDvsPatrick SchmidtDvsErik MurrayDvsSandy Spidel NeumannDvsChristy DavisDvsAnne ParelkarDvsJason HartDvsChase LaPorteRvsRoger MarshallR58%
📊 Limited polling available. Hypothetical generic matchup from July 2025 showed Marshall leading generic Democrat 58% to 35%.— Generic Democratic matchup, 2025-07-01
Kansas is a deep Republican stronghold that has not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1932. This race will not affect Senate control.
Last updated: Apr 6, 2026