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Sedgwick County Probes Mailing That Gave Voters Incorrect Election Info
Thousands of voters received incorrect mailers about Wichita's upcoming 1% citywide sales tax election.
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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Sedgwick County is launching an investigation after thousands of voters received incorrect election information in the mail about Wichita's upcoming 1% citywide sales tax vote. The mailers were sent out by Wichita Forward, the group backing the sales tax increase. The county election commissioner has turned the issue over to the district attorney, who is looking into whether the group violated state election law.
Why it matters
Accurate and fair elections are critical to the democratic process. This incident raises concerns about potential voter confusion and the integrity of the upcoming sales tax vote, which could have significant implications for Wichita's budget and infrastructure.
The details
The incorrect mailers were sent out last week, about a month before the March 3rd election on Wichita's 1% citywide sales tax proposal. Sedgwick County Election Commissioner Laura Rainwater says her office is committed to ensuring accurate and fair elections, which is why they turned the issue over to the district attorney. District Attorney Mark Bennett is now investigating whether Wichita Forward, the group supporting the sales tax increase, violated any state election laws.
- The incorrect mailers were sent out last week.
- The election on Wichita's 1% citywide sales tax proposal is scheduled for March 3, 2026.
The players
Sedgwick County
The county in Kansas where Wichita is located, which is launching an investigation into the incorrect election mailers.
Laura Rainwater
The Sedgwick County Election Commissioner who has turned the issue over to the district attorney.
Mark Bennett
The Sedgwick County District Attorney who is investigating whether the group behind the mailers violated state election law.
Wichita Forward
The group backing the 1% citywide sales tax increase in Wichita, which sent out the incorrect mailers.
What they’re saying
“We must ensure accurate, fair elections, which is why we turned this issue over to the district attorney.”
— Laura Rainwater, Sedgwick County Election Commissioner (foxkansas.com)
“We're looking into whether Wichita Forward violated state election law with these incorrect mailers.”
— Mark Bennett, Sedgwick County District Attorney (foxkansas.com)
What’s next
The district attorney's investigation will determine whether any laws were broken and if further action is warranted.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the importance of election integrity and the need for vigilance to ensure voters receive accurate information, especially on important ballot measures that could significantly impact a community.
