After winning the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, Adam Hamilton will face off against Sen. Roger Marshall on Nov. 3 — and try to break a record-long drought of Kansas Democrats in the U.S. Senate.

Has it been more than 90 years since a Kansas Democrat was elected to the U.S. Senate?

Kansas has not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1932, when George McGill won a re-election bid.

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To help cover today's primary election in Kansas, Journal reporters will contribute to coverage being provided by KMUW, NPR for Wichita. The Journal will also post live updates about the results on its website. #ksleg #kselection

Kansas races: 2026 Aug. 4 Primary live election updates

The Journal will provide live updates on its website about primary election results from across Kansas and beyond throughout the evening.

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When leadership is part of the conversation in Wichita, Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan is part of that conversation. Congrats to Kaye on being named to the Wichita Business Journal's 2026 Power 50. Second appearance since the awards began in 2024. Well deserved, Kaye! 👏 www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news...

Looking for a free, family-friendly event before school starts? Join the Literacy News Fair this Saturday to meet trusted local news organizations, explore literacy resources, enjoy free food, and enter drawings for school supplies & bilingual books. 🗓️ Aug. 8 | 11 –1 p.m. 📍 Alford Branch Library

The Journal breaks down the numbers behind one of the city's biggest investments. Is Wichita’s baseball stadium failing to generate enough sales tax district revenue to cover its annual bond payments? The area has been in the news recently for the groundbreaking of a hotel due to open in 2028.

Is Wichita’s baseball stadium failing to generate enough sales tax district revenue to cover its annual bond payments?

The home park for the city's minor league baseball team is generating less revenue than needed to cover what is owed to build it.

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Before you head to the polls Tuesday, make sure you know where to vote, what to bring and what to expect. Our voter's guide answers the most common questions to help you cast your ballot with confidence. ✍️ 📷 Jessica Pearce #ksleg #kselection

Voter’s guide: things to know before the Primary Election

Kansas voters go to the polls Tuesday, August 4, to vote on a constitutional amendment and several primaries. Here's what to know.

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The common good takes more than good intentions. It takes leadership. KLC's Jason Bosch joined representatives from 50+ nonprofit organizations at the United Way of the Plains United for Impact Summit to present "Leading in the Wild: Nonprofit Best Practices, Trends and Leadership." #KLCimpact

What does it look like to tackle a difficult issue without the conversation falling apart? Jessica Pearce takes you inside a Braver Angels debate where Kansans practiced civil discourse while discussing a proposed constitutional amendment. #ksleg #kselection

Debating a reset of Kansas’ highest court, ahead of the Aug. 4 primary

At a Braver Angels debate in Topeka, a conversation about electing Supreme Court justices captured broader issues regarding democracy and accountability.

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Today we're celebrating our Way to Work interns, Julianna Moore & Lazarus Torres, on #NationalInternDay. They became part of the KLC team, helping across the organization, sharing fresh perspectives & making an impact along the way. Best wishes as you head back to school! #BehindTheKLCene #WPSproud

Stronger communities are built by people who step up. Congrats to KLC's Darryl Kelly, a 2026 Terry Brewster Community Volunteer Award honoree! He'll be recognized by the National Baseball Congress during the #NBCWorldSeries championship game this Saturday. If you're there, help us celebrate! ⚾👏

The Journal has partnered with Gigafact to provide bite-sized fact checks on trending issues in KS. Our first Fact Brief: Has the Kansas Supreme Court been overturned more than any other state since adopting a merit-based judicial selection system? Find out: klcjournal.com/has-the-kans... #ksleg

The newest edition of Leadership Landscape has arrived. Inside: stories from across Kansas, practical leadership insights and opportunities to keep learning as we explore the common good. Read it here: mailchi.mp/kansasleader...

Most legislative races never face a real contest. This one does. Here's why Wichita's House District 84 race matters. ✍️ and 📷 Jessica Pearce #ksleg #kselection

For the first time in years, central Wichita voters have a choice to make in the 84th District

Rep. Ford Carr and Bonita Gooch are competing in a diverse district with historically low turnout in the 84th District's first contested race in years.

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⏰ Tuesday in Topeka. Two perspectives. One conversation. Join us for a free Braver Angels Debate on whether Kansas voters should elect state Supreme Court justices. Speak, ask questions or simply listen. 📅 July 28 • Doors 5:30 • Debate 6pm kansasleadershipcenter.org/klcevents/br...

In the news: KSNT featured Tuesday's Braver Angels Debate in Topeka. Learn why KLC is creating space for people with different perspectives to engage in a structured civic conversation.

‘Bringing neighbors together’: Kansas Leadership Center to host constitutional amendment debate in Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) — As the Primary Election approaches in Kansas, voters have a unique opportunity to weigh in on a highly debated controversial amendment on the ballot. The Kansas Leadership Center (K…

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We're building for what's next. Today, KLC unveiled a $2 million expansion of our downtown Wichita headquarters, creating more space for leadership development, collaboration and a growing team.

Kansas Leadership Center expands headquarters to meet growing demand

Kansas Leadership Center unveils a $2 million headquarters expansion to serve more Kansans, offer more programs and support a growing team.

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Turns out show and tell isn't just for kids. We've welcomed six new teammates to KLC in recent weeks, and five were able to join us for a staff lunch with a twist. 🧵👇 #BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff

The Journal's latest story looks how widely deportations affect families & communities. Supporters insist that ICE deportations protect the country. But the ripple effects are felt by not only those who are left behind but also the detainers. ✍️ Roy Wenzl 📷 Roy Wenzl & Travis Heying | Wichita Eagle

Fallout from detentions and deportations echo across Kansas families, businesses and communities

What the deportation story of a Lyons construction company owner, Luis Rascon, shows about how such actions ripple widely.

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At the ALP conference last week, Staley School of Leadership Ph.D. student Andy Robles connected w/ Racquel Thiesen to learn more about the eval work KLC's 3rd Floor Research conducted for ALP which Andy's dissertation will use to study how community leadership programs cultivate civic engagement.

What if disagreement wasn't something to avoid? Braver Angels debates create space for people with different viewpoints to speak honestly, listen carefully and engage respectfully. 📍 Topeka 📅 July 28 Learn more & register: kansasleadershipcenter.org/klcevents/br... (It's free.) #ksleg

More Kansas students could gain access to college-level coursework while still in high school. KLC and WSU Tech have joined a national initiative to strengthen dual enrollment across Kansas by building regional partnerships and expanding equitable access.

KLC and WSU Tech Join National Initiative to Expand College Access for Kansas Students

Kansas Leadership Center and WSU Tech joined a national initiative to expand dual enrollment opportunities for Kansas high school students.

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Two sides. One conversation. Join a Braver Angels Debate on whether Kansas voters should elect state Supreme Court justices. 📍 Topeka 📅 July 28 🕕 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. ⏰ Debate begins promptly at 6 p.m. Learn more & register: kansasleadershipcenter.org/klcevents/br... (It's free.) #ksleg

Applications for Common Good Partnerships open August 10. Our website is now updated with the application timeline plus registration for two free informational webinars if you'd like to learn more before applications open. Learn more & plan ahead: kansasleadershipcenter.org/grants/

Here's a rundown of major justifications for and against a constitutional amendment that would ditch the current appointment process in favor of directly electing Kansas Supreme Court justices.

Learn the major arguments for and against electing Kansas Supreme Court justices

Is more democracy better when it comes to selecting Kansas Supreme Court justices? Or does the current appointment system do the job fine?

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In the basement of Fredonia Regional Hospital this summer, area high school students were learning how to suture using a pig’s foot, and in the process, perhaps stitching a path forward. ✍️ Jacinda Hall 📷 Selena Rivas Favela

Fredonia Medical Academy promotes health care work for students, one suture at a time

Two-week summer program exposes Fredonia high school students to the medical field, giving rural health care a boost.

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The debate over homelessness often focuses on enforcement. But before that conversation can happen, there's a more immediate question: Where can people sleep tonight? @steflugli.bsky.social's latest reporting examines the gap between Wichita's need and its available shelter beds. 📸 Jeff Tuttle

Wichita still doesn’t have enough beds for its homeless

About a year after the city’s year-round shelter, Second Light, began operations, shelter beds continue to run short.

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Fifteen years ago, Katie Nixon started exploring what it would take to help farmers in the Kansas City region get their food to a larger market. Her solution? Create a food hub. ✍️ Mark Wiebe 📸 Jeff Tuttle #SolutionsJournalism

How Kansas City’s underdog food hub helps small farmers meet broader demands

The Kansas City Food Hub helps small farmers sell their products to not just individuals but also schools, cafeterias and markets.

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A month ago, community partners from across Kansas gathered for this year's Community Partner Gathering. They came to share ideas and wrestle with difficult questions—but they also discovered they're not doing this work alone. #WhenEveryoneLeads #CivicEngagement #KLCImpact

As America turns 250 tomorrow, we're reflecting on the many ways people contribute to civic life. 🇺🇸 At KLC, that has included the Civic Action Passport and the National Civics Bee. For our colleague Melissa Musgrave, it also means stepping up to sing the national anthem when Wichita needs a voice.

Hunger in Kansas has drawn renewed attention in recent months. Through our new series, Feeding Solutions, The Journal will explore some of the efforts aimed at creating lasting solutions. #SolutionsJournalism #FoodInsecurity

Coming soon: 'Feeding solutions' series on hunger efforts

Addressing where the state is falling short when it comes to hunger means looking beyond only headline-grabbing crises.

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