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Legislative Information

A quick-reference guide to help you research your choices for this election season. 


Get Informed

Join National PTA in Commitment to #STOPCutsToClassrooms
Read the Spring 2017 SMAC Legislative Update
​Download the SMAC Legislative Guide

Click here to download an extensive guide provided by the Shawnee Mission Area Council (SMAC) PTA provides:
  • Kansas PTA's legislative platform
  • SMSD Legislative platform
  • Trusted sources for non-partisan organizations advocating for education in Kansas (pages 19-22)
    • Kansas PTA Legislative Connection
    • SMSD legislative page
    • Mainstream Coalition
    • Game On for Kansas Schools
    • National PTA Advocacy Toolkit
    • Tallman Education Report
  • Twitter handles, websites and links for news sources and organizations to keep you up-to-date on current issues (page 17)
  • Tips for contacting legislators to voice your opinions and concerns
  • State Senate and State Representative Maps
  • Voting records to help research incumbent candidates (pages 15-16)
  • Super Chats with Jim Hinson schedule (page 18)


Register and Vote!

Voting Information

  • The deadline to register to vote in the November 2016 general election is October 18
  • The General Election is November 8. Polls are open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Check to see if you're registered to vote
  • Register online to vote
  • Register by mail to vote
  • Find out how to advance vote (Oct. 24 - Nov. 7​)
  • Find your polling location to vote on November 8


Vote the Whole Ticket

Know Your Kansas Legislative Districts

Most Trailwood families live in the Kansas Senate district 7. Trailwood area includes two Representative districts: 19 and 20. 
  • Search by your address to find out what Kansas House and Senate districts you're in.
  • The Kansas Legislature's website provides information on issues currently being discussed and voted on, as well as a history of how current legislators have voted. 

Who's on the Ballot?

Kansas Senate District 7 
  • Barbara Bollier (R)  |  See website
  • Megan England (D)  |  See website
Kansas Senate District 11 
  • Skip Fannen (D)  |  See website
  • John Skubal (R)  |  See website
Kansas House District 19 
  • Stephanie Clayton (R, Incumbent)  |  See website
  • Elizabeth Meitl (D)  |  See website
  • John Taube (L)  |  See website
Kansas Senate District 20 
  • Jan Kessinger (R)  |  See website
  • Christopher McQueeny  |  See website

Judges

Kansas Supreme Court Justice retention is a hot topic in Kansas Education issues right now.
  • See information about current judges 
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Trailwood Elementary School

5101 West 95th Street, Overland Park, KS 66207-3399
P: (913) 993-5600 • F: (913) 993-5699 • Attendance: (913) 993-5688

  • WELCOME
    • Trailwood 101
    • Past Newsletters
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Meet the Executive Board
    • TW Committees >
      • Committee Resources
    • JOIN TRAILWOOD PTA
    • Events
  • COVID INFO
  • 2021 Virtual Auction
  • RESOURCES
    • Treasury Forms & Financials
    • PTA Forms
    • Volunteer as an MVP
    • Community Partners
    • Student Directory
  • PTA Store