Constitution of the State of Kansas

Article 4 - Elections

§ 1. Mode of voting. All elections by the people shall be by ballot or voting device, or both, as the legislature shall by law provide.

History: Adopted by convention, July 29, 1859; ratified by electors, October 4, 1859; L. 1861, p. 57; L. 1974, ch. 463, § 1; November 5, 1974.

§ 2. General elections. General elections shall be held biennially on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in November in even-numbered years. Not less than three county commissioners shall be elected in each organized county in the state, as provided by law.

History: Adopted by convention, July 29, 1859; ratified by electors, October 4, 1859; L. 1861, p. 57; L. 1901, ch. 424, § 1; L. 1964, ch. 24 (Budget Session); L. 1968, ch. 97, § 1; L. 1974, ch. 463, § 1; November 5, 1974.

§ 3. Recall of elected officials. All elected public officials in the state, except judicial officers, shall be subject to recall by voters of the state or political subdivision from which elected. Procedures and grounds for recall shall be prescribed by law.

History: L. 1913, ch. 336, § 1; L. 1974, ch. 463, § 1; November 5, 1974.

§ 4.

History: L. 1913, ch. 336, § 1; eliminated by revision, L. 1974, ch. 463; November 5, 1974.

§ 5.

History: L. 1913, ch. 336, § 1; eliminated by revision, L. 1974, ch. 463; November 5, 1974.