Names on ballots not to be accompanied by prefix or suffix; exception

25-619. Names on ballots not to be accompanied by prefix or suffix; exception. No title, degree or other symbol of accomplishment, occupation or qualification either by way of prefix or suffix shall accompany or be added to the name of any candidate for nomination or election to any office on ballots in any primary or general election. The provisions of this section shall not prohibit use of a prefix or suffix when necessary to distinguish one candidate from another. History: L. 1973, ch. 148, § 1; March 1. Attorney General's Opinions: Arrangement of candidates' names on election ballot; write-in blank spaces; use of stickers. 94-110. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026