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Committee considers clarifying law to bar special elections within 45 days before or after primaries and generals
Summary
House Bill 2022 would amend Kansas election law to specify the 45‑day prohibition on special elections applies both before and after primary and general elections; supporters cite county workload and federal timeline conflicts, while some local election officials and organizations urged flexibility.
The Kansas Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs held a hearing in Topeka on House Bill 20 22, which clarifies that a special election may not be held within 45 days before or 45 days after a primary or general election. The bill amends the statutory definition of a special election in KSA 20‑502 and would take effect July 1 if enacted.
Committee staff said the change resolves confusion about whether the 45‑day restriction applied only before a major election. Jason (committee adviser) told members the bill “amends KSA 20 five‑two 502,” explaining that special elections may still be held on the same day as a primary or general election, but…
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