KANSAS CITY, KAN. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas (USAO-KS), in coordination with the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division , unveils its comprehensive strategy to oversee federal voting protections and investigate potential election fraud as early voting begins in Kansas for the 2026 midterm elections .
“President Abraham Lincoln said it best when he said we are a ‘government of the people, by the people, for the people’,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan A. Kriegshauser. “Voting gives American citizens a voice in their government, and fair elections are the heart of our democratic republic. Our office will work to ensure that Kansans can cast their ballots without fear or worry that voting results will be tainted by fraud, intimidation, or illegal ballots.”
The initiative is part of a nationwide effort to ensure a secure, transparent, and accessible voting process. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, alongside federal law enforcement partners, is prepared to enforce federal election laws vigorously while protecting the right of every legal voter to cast their ballot without intimidation or interference. Voters can consult official Department of Justice and state portals to review federal election laws and eligibility requirements.
Key Enforcement Priorities for the 2026 Election:
• Protecting Voter Rights : Ensuring that all eligible voters can participate in early voting, mail-in voting, and Election Day voting free from discrimination, harassment, or unlawful coercion.
• Ensuring Voter Eligibility and Enforcement : Monitoring compliance with federal laws regarding voter registration and eligibility. For detailed information on ongoing reviews, eligibility laws, or federal penalties, please consult official Department of Justice guidelines and state election authority resources.
• Combating Election Fraud : Investigating actionable allegations of ballot harvesting, voter impersonation, or intentional disruption of polling places and mail-in ballot processing.
Mail-In and Early Voting in Kansas
Kansas state election officials have confirmed that early in-person voting and mail-in voting have begun. Federal oversight will remain active throughout the early voting period to monitor compliance with the Voting Rights Act and ensure that secure ballot drop boxes and polling locations are unhindered.
Reporting Election Irregularities
Assistant U.S. Attorney/District Election Officer Jared Maag will be on duty in this District while the polls are open. He can be reached by the public at (785) 295-2850.
The public plays a critical role in maintaining election security. Anyone who witnesses or has direct knowledge of potential election fraud, voter intimidation, or unlawful voting activity is strongly encouraged to report it immediately.
You can also visit the official FBI Tips Portal to report potential election fraud or voting irregularities. Complaints regarding voter discrimination or civil rights violations can also be directed to the Civil Rights Division via the Department of Justice Civil Rights Reporting Portal .
Please note, however, in the case of a crime of violence or intimidation, call 911 immediately and before contacting federal authorities. State and local police have primary jurisdiction over polling places, and almost always have faster reaction capacity in an emergency.
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Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office — Kansas — U.S. Department of Justice press release.