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Kansas Law Challenges Senate Term Rules | Kansas City News
A new Kansas law could upend Senate term rules, forcing interim senators to serve only two years if a vacancy opens between May and October in an election year—and shifting appointment power from governors to state lawmakers. Legal experts warn it may violate the Constitution’s six-year term mandate, sparking a fierce debate over state vs. federal authority. Senator Roger Marshall, facing this scenario, flatly rejected any plans to resign or join a Trump administration, shutting down speculation and highlighting the growing tension between state legislation and constitutional norms. Listen in…
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