Kansas State Board of Education

Amy Diediker emerged as the lone Democrat elected among five open seats on the Kansas State Board of Education. She bested Republican Jim McMullen, a former Blue Valley school board member, for a seat covering parts of Johnson and Miami counties.

Majority of board rejects recommendation for revocation of state license.

Voters in Johnson and Miami counties and much of northern, western and southeastern Kansas chose Republican candidates for the general election in November. Five incumbents decided not to run for reelection, setting up a fight for political control.

Free speech advocates say the proposed complaint form could punish students for expression and violate their privacy.

State Board of Education takes time to consider nation's historic documents.

Five of 10 education board seats are up for election every two years. This year, none of the fiveRepublican incumbents chose to seek reelection. Because three of the five members whose terms won’t end until 2028 are Democrats, this election could flip the board’s GOP majority.

Radio station forum leaves out six GOP, Democratic candidates for governor

GOP majority on 10-member state panel hangs in balance in 2026 election

Democratic governor derails bills on gold and silver, ag tourism, income tax break.

Salary, benefits and administrative support key to retention decisions.