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 flurry of activity to address it. Part of Trump's executive order on elections,

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.

KSHB 41's Rachel Henderson spoke with Gwendolyn Thomas, the fourth candidate she's interviewed about running for mayor of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas.

There are two election authorities, Kansas City, Missouri, and Jackson County, involved in planning a special election for a recall effort against Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr..

A Missouri judge has blocked many of the state's anti-abortion laws. The order Thursday by Jackson County Circuit Judge Jerri Zhang reimposes a preliminary injunction against the abortion restrictions.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Monday brought big news in the petition initiative to recall Jackson County Executive Frank White. The county clerk had received communication from the Kansas City and Jackson County Election Boards that they had verified enough petition signatures to trigger an election. When that election will happen remains unclear.

The Jackson County Legislature could vote Monday, July 7, on the next steps in the recall of Democratic Executive Frank White, Jr

Two watchdog groups are backing Kansas in federal court as the state defends its ban on foreign money in ballot measure campaigns.

Supporters of an effort to recall Jackson County Executive Frank White turned in enough valid signatures to force a recall vote.

Petitioners might soon get a shocker when their handiwork doesn't garner a lot of respect . . . This report attempt to calm fears but really don't know much about what's happening inside the courthouse. In fact, Exec Frank White has vetoed quite a few resolutions . . .

Topeka Civic Theatre has another big season in store, with Anastasia the Musical, Shrek the Musical and Come from Away among the highlights.

For the second time since 2023, a federal judge has found that a Kansas law barring the mailing of advanced ballot applications with personalized voter information violates the constitutional right to free speech.