Elections 2022 Archives – The Wichita Beacon

Kansas election results: Laura Kelly, Kris Kobach projected to win, but many votes still to be counted

by Miranda Moore November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

Gov. Laura Kelly won reelection over challenger and three-term Kansas attorney general Derek Schmidt.

All of the school board members and the superintendent seated at their meeting space.

Historic change comes to Wichita school board representation, and more may be coming still

by Trace Salzbrenner November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

Voters stand in line with a vote here sign in front of them.

Early voting prompts long lines in Wichita. What will Election Day look like?

by Trace Salzbrenner and Miranda Moore November 7, 2022November 18, 2022

Wichita mom of four Kristena Shiflett and her child, Samuel Hoover, a sophomore at Wichita East High School, pose for a photo at the GLSEN Kansas Pride Prom at the Wichita Art Museum on May 7, 2022. Photo courtesy of Kristena Shiflett.

‘It puts a knot in my stomach’: What the governor’s race means for trans Kansans

by Miranda Moore November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

Sedgwick County District 4 candidates Lacey Cruse and Ryan Baty

Who’s behind the big-money push to retake Sedgwick County District 4?

by Polly Basore Wenzl November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

A paper that reads "How to run city," "Men from Wichita," and "Some prejudice from negros because it is Texas Plan." Then an image of an old school building.

How did we get here? School board ballot initiative has roots in century-old fight

by Trace Salzbrenner November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

La oficina para votar en Kansas.

Lea en Español

¿Votará en la elección general de Kansas? Esto es lo que puede esperar al emitir su voto

by Miranda Moore November 2, 2022

A man reads a Facebook advertisement from Americans for Prosperity on his phone

Changes to checks and balances: What these constitutional amendments could mean for Kansas

by Miranda Moore October 26, 2022October 26, 2022

John McIntosh and Jim Howell

Sedgwick County District 5 represents SE Wichita, Derby and Mulvane. Where do commission candidates stand on key issues?

by Trace Salzbrenner October 21, 2022October 27, 2022

Sedgwick County District 4 candidates Lacey Cruse and Ryan Baty

Civic Engagement

Sedgwick County commissioner District 4 candidates give stances on fentanyl, mental health and marijuana

by Trace Salzbrenner October 20, 2022October 27, 2022