North Dakota’s 2021 legislative redistricting plan violates the rights of two Native American tribes because it dilutes their voting strength, a federal judge ruled Friday.U.S. District Chief Judge Peter Welte said the redrawn legislative districts…

Poll workers Judy McGraw, from left, and Vince Coons, attend Mike and Diane Rogers at the polling station at Iola’s Dr. John Silas Bass North Community Building on Tuesday morning. “It’s a family thing,” said…

With early voting now available, it’s important to vote to ensure your voice is heard on matters affecting our communities. Southeast Kansas consistently ranks low in voter turnout, but ranks highest in the state for…

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — They are playfully called the “forgotten five”: A handful of toys — the pogo stick, the Fisher-Price Corn Popper, My Little Pony, PEZ dispensers, and Transformers — that regularly approach toybox…

Shannon Patterson, Allen County clerk, described her job responsibilities for Iola Kiwanis Club members at their Tuesday meeting, focusing on the election process. Patterson’s office is central in most county functions, she noted. In addition…

TOPEKA — The Kansas Supreme Court will review portions of a voting rights lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of mandates created in 2021 in response to election fraud conspiracy theories. To settle some of the debate…

I have an embarrassing confession to make: I’m a political junkie, but I didn’t vote in the last two federal elections. As a center-right voter, wholly disillusioned with the direction of my former party, I…

TOPEKA — Several Kansas voting rights groups have pulled together, starting a campaign in reaction to GOP-backed election fraud theories and voting restrictions.  During the legislative session, several Republican lawmakers pushed for voting restrictions under…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Conservative Kansas lawmakers pushed ahead Tuesday with trying to eliminate most ballot drop boxes in elections, despite a split among top Republicans that could doom the conspiracy-driven effort. A Kansas Senate…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up a case with the potential to fundamentally reshape elections for Congress and the presidency. The justices are hearing arguments Wednesday over the power of state courts…