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in November of 2026
​August was a victory.
Now, on November 3, Vote NO on changing voting rights in the Kansas Constitution.
Protect independent courts.
Protect our freedom to vote.
Why you need to VOTE NO in November:
https://ballotpedia.org/Kansas_Citizenship_Voting_Requirement_Amendment_(2026)
What is HCR 5004?
HCR 5004 proposes changing Article 5, Section 1 of the Kansas Constitution, which establishes the qualifications for voting in Kansas.
If approved, the Constitution would state that no person is a qualified elector unless they:
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Are a citizen of the United States
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Are at least 18 years old
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Reside in the voting area where they seek to vote, subject to existing residency provisions
Because HCR 5004 proposes an amendment to the Kansas Constitution, it must be approved by Kansas voters before it can take effect.
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What does the Kansas Constitution say now?
The Kansas Constitution already states that every United States citizen who is at least 18 years old and resides in the appropriate voting area is a qualified elector.
Kansas law also currently requires U.S. citizenship to register and vote.
In other words, HCR 5004 does not introduce citizenship as a new qualification for voting in Kansas. Citizenship is already required.
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So, what would change?
The primary change is the way voter eligibility is expressed in the Kansas Constitution.
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Currently, the Constitution identifies who is a qualified elector. HCR 5004 would instead state that no person is a qualified elector unless they meet the citizenship, age and residency requirements.
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According to the Kansas Legislative Research Department, the purpose of HCR 5004 is to clarify that only United States citizens are eligible to vote.
Why is the amendment being proposed?
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Supporters of HCR 5004 say the revised language would make the citizenship requirement explicit and ensure the Kansas Constitution clearly states that voting is limited to U.S. citizens.
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Others question the need to amend the Constitution when citizenship is already required to vote under both existing constitutional language and Kansas law.
Does HCR 5004 change who can currently vote?
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The existing qualifications for voting in Kansas include U.S. citizenship, being at least 18 years old and meeting applicable residency requirements.
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HCR 5004 would place revised language concerning those qualifications into the Kansas Constitution.
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When considering the amendment, voters may want to examine both the legal effect of the proposed language and whether they believe the change belongs in the state Constitution.
Why does a constitutional amendment matter?
The Kansas Constitution is the foundation of state government. Unlike an ordinary law passed by the Legislature, constitutional language cannot simply be changed during a future legislative session.
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Once voters approve an amendment, changing it generally requires another constitutional amendment and another statewide vote.
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That makes understanding the exact language, purpose and potential effect of any proposed constitutional amendment especially important.
That distinction is important for voters to understand: The question is not simply whether U.S. citizenship should be required to vote. It already is. Voters are being asked whether the Kansas Constitution should be amended to express that requirement differently.
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Hint: It does not need to be expressed differently.
Questions to Consider Before Voting
As you evaluate the amendment, consider asking yourself:
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How should judges be held accountable to the public?
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What role, if any, should campaign fundraising play in judicial elections?
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How important is judicial independence when courts decide constitutional questions?
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What qualifications should be expected of Kansas Supreme Court justices?
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Which selection method is most likely to promote public confidence in the judiciary?
There is no substitute for reading multiple perspectives before making your decision.
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