Thousands Gather at Kansas State Capitol for March for Life

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Thousands of Kansans gathered in Topeka on Wednesday, January 28, for the 2026 Kansas March & Rally for Life, marking one of the largest crowds in recent years. Attendees marched from the Topeka Performing Arts Center to the south steps of the Kansas State Capitol, where a strong showing of young people stood alongside longtime advocates.

Why it matters

The annual March for Life event in Kansas is a significant gathering for the state's pro-life movement, demonstrating the continued commitment to restricting abortion access and advocating for fetal rights. The large turnout, especially among young people, signals the ongoing political influence of the anti-abortion cause in the state.

The details

Nearly 1,900 students in grades 7-12, representing 25 schools from across Kansas, participated in the event. Inside the Capitol, attendees visited pregnancy resource centers and life-affirming organizations tabling on the second floor. On the first floor, Kansans for Life hosted its Aftermath display, honoring the 19,811 lives lost to abortion in Kansas in 2024.

• The 2026 Kansas March & Rally for Life took place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
• The Aftermath display honored the 19,811 lives lost to abortion in Kansas in 2024.

What’s next

The Kansas legislature is expected to consider a pro-life legislative agenda in the upcoming session, building on the momentum of the large March for Life turnout.