Kansas voters face a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on the November 3, 2026 ballot that would revise Article 5, Section 1 of the state constitution to state explicitly that only U.S. citizens age 18 or older who meet residency rules qualify as electors. Republican lawmakers, who hold majorities in both chambers, advanced the measure unanimously in 2025, framing it as a clarification to close potential loopholes for municipal elections or future court rulings. Opponents, including some Democratic candidates and voting-rights groups, argue the change is redundant since citizenship is already required by statute and existing precedent, and they warn it could invite additional restrictions. With early voting underway and limited organized opposition in a Republican-leaning state, trader pricing at 81% for passage reflects the measure’s procedural path, partisan backing, and precedent from similar amendments in other states.