Kansas Senate Moves to Overhaul Voting System, Limit Mail-In Voting

The Kansas Senate's approval of a bill to ban remote ballot drop boxes and electronic voting machines marks a significant shift in the state's voting procedures.

The Kansas Senate voted to advance a bill that bans electronic voting machines, remote ballot drop boxes, and eliminates the grace period for mail-in ballots.
Opponents argue the bill could disenfranchise voters, citing the removal of electronic voting machines as adding significant work for election officials.
Kansas Secretary of State criticizes the bill, stating it undermines voter confidence and compromises election integrity.
The bill faces hurdles in the Kansas House and with Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly before becoming law, with a history of similar legislation being vetoed or modified.
Voting rights advocates warn the bill could severely limit Kansans' ability to vote, especially for those with disabilities.