Topeka, KS - Protections for Elections

Armed federal agents at your polling place
are already illegal. Your city council can enforce it.

18 U.S.C. § 592 — Federal Law Since 1865

Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony. No exceptions — not for law enforcement, not for "keeping the peace." The DOJ's own manual bans FBI agents from polling places.

5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE PERMANENT BAR FROM OFFICE

Why Topeka?

Legal Authority

Kansas possesses one of the strongest home rule frameworks in the nation.

Why It Can Work Here

Council-Manager government with 9 members (3 at-large, 6 districts) plus directly elected mayor.

What the Ordinance Would Do
Direct city police not to assist armed federal personnel near polling places. No new criminal penalties — just a policy on how the city's own resources are used.

Your City Council

9 members · Mayor at-large + 9 district council members; City Manager appointed
Kansas state capital.

Topeka City Hall
215 SE 7th St, Topeka, KS 66603

(785) 368-3710
topeka.org/citycouncil

Meetings

Tue

6:00 PM

1st, 2nd & 3rd Tue

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Topeka to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(785) 368-3710

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
TueS · 6:00 PM · Topeka City Hall

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