Haskins Questions Purpose of Voting Amendment
As Kansas voters prepare to decide a constitutional amendment concerning citizenship and voting eligibility, Representative Kirk Haskins is questioning the motivation behind the proposal. In an October 30 article published by the Johnson County Post, Haskins argued that the amendment was intended to increase Republican turnout in the midterm elections. The proposal would change the Kansas Constitution to explicitly state that only U.S. citizens may vote, although citizenship is already required under Kansas election law. Supporters say the amendment would clarify voter qualifications, while opponents have raised concerns about its potential implications for future voting restrictions.
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Johnson County Post, October 30, 2026
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