The Johnson County Post will host seven nights of forums this fall ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, giving local voters a chance to hear directly from the candidates who want to represent them in local offices.
As has been the case since the Post started hosting these events nearly 15 years ago, the questions we’ll ask the candidates will come directly from you, our readers.
You can tell us what you want candidates in your community talking about this election season. Send us your ideas or questions for the candidates to [email protected].
In the weeks leading up to the election, we will also publish candidates’ responses to five-item questionnaires also crafted from reader input.
“There’s often a significant gap between the issues that politicians and political parties talk about most and the issues that local voters say are most important to them,” said Post Publisher Jay Senter. “Our approach is designed to put average residents’ interests at the center of campaign coverage.”
Post Editor Kyle Palmer will moderate this year’s forums. All events will be free and open to the public.
Most of these events will take place at Johnson County Library branches and will be co-sponsored by the library. Johnson County Library hosting these events does not constitute an endorsement for any particular candidate or issue.
You can RSVP at the Facebook event links below, but it’s not required. It will help us prepare for the number of audience members if you tell us you’re coming.
The Post’s 2026 general election forum schedule
Kansas House (districts in northwest JoCo)
*Featuring candidates in House districts 14, 117 and 121.
- Thursday, Sept. 17
- Start time: 6 p.m.
- Monticello Library, 22435 W. 66th St., Shawnee
- RSVP on Facebook
Kansas House (districts in northeast JoCo)
*Featuring candidates in House districts 19, 24 and 28.
- Tuesday, Sept. 22
- Start time: 6 p.m.
- Leawood Pioneer Library, 4700 Town Center Drive, Leawood
- RSVP on Facebook
Kansas House (districts in central JoCo)
*Featuring candidates in House districts 17, 18, 30 and 39.
- Wednesday, Sept. 23
- Start time: 6 p.m.
- Lenexa City Center Library, 8778 Penrose Lane, Lenexa
- RSVP on Facebook
Prairie Village Mayor
- Thursday, Oct. 1
- Start time: 6 p.m.
- Meadowbrook Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village
- RSVP on Facebook
Board of County Commissioners & Chair
*Featuring candidates for county chair and commission districts 1 and 5.
- Tuesday, Oct. 6
- Start time: 6 p.m.
- Central Resource Library, 9875 W. 87th St., Overland Park
- RSVP on Facebook
Kansas House (districts in southwest JoCo)
*Featuring candidates in House districts 5, 15, 26 and 43.
- Wednesday, Oct. 7
- Start time: 6 p.m.
- Spring Hill Civic Center, 401 N. Madison St., Spring Hill
- RSVP on Facebook
Kansas House (districts in southeast JoCo)
*Featuring candidates in House districts 8, 27, 49 and 78.
- Wednesday, Oct. 14
- Start time: 6 p.m.
- Blue Valley Library, 9000 W. 151st St., Overland Park
- RSVP on Facebook
