Important Dates and Election Information
- Last day to request an advance ballot: Tuesday, Oct. 29
- Deadline to return an advance ballot in person: Tuesday, Nov. 5
- Deadline to return an advance ballot via mail: Tuesday, Nov. 5 (postmarked); Friday, Nov. 8 (received)
- Last day of early voting: Monday, Nov. 4
- Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 5
Voting at a Glance
- Voter registration: The deadline to register to vote for the general election is Tuesday, Oct. 15. Visit the state’s VoterView portal to check your status.
- Advance voting: All registered voters can request a no-excuse advance ballot by mail.
- Early voting: Kansas allows in-person early voting at county election offices or satellite voting locations up to 20 days before an election.
- Voting at the polls: Polls are open from at least 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Exact hours may vary by county. Be sure to bring an approved photo ID.
What to Know About Recent Changes
Under a law passed in 2023, county election officers are prohibited from mailing a ballot to a voter unless that voter first submits an application for an advance voting ballot or has permanent advance voting ballot status.
Additionally, lawmakers adopted changes recommended by the secretary of state’s office regarding political parties and candidates. Visit the secretary of state’s website for more details.
Voter Registration
Voter registration closes 21 days before an election, and an application must be postmarked on or before the deadline. The deadline to register to vote or update voter registration information for the general election is Tuesday, Oct. 15.
- Online: Visit the state’s elections website and fill out the online voter registration application. You’ll need a valid Kansas driver’s license or state ID card.
- By mail: Print and complete an application form, or contact your county elections office to receive an application by mail.
- In person: Register to vote or drop off an application at your local election office.
Registering to Vote on Election Day
Kansas law does not permit voter registration on Election Day.
Check Your Voter Registration Status
You can check your voter registration status using the state’s VoterView website.
How to Request an Advance Ballot
Any registered voter can request an advance ballot. The secretary of state’s website provides instructions for advance voting online.
- Online: Complete an application for an advance ballot by mail on the secretary of state’s website.
- By mail: Print an advance ballot application and mail your completed application to the secretary of state’s office, along with your driver’s license number or ID card number, or a copy of your photo ID.
- In person: Visit your local elections office to request an advance ballot.
You can track the status of your advance by mail ballot application through the state’s online portal at myvoteinfo.voteks.org.
Returning an Advance Ballot
Voters can return advance ballots by mail or in person:
- By mail: Completed ballots may be returned by mail using USPS, FedEx, UPS, or another carrier. Ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day.
- In person: Deliver your completed ballot to your local elections office or any advance in-person voting location during voting hours.
- Drop box: Some jurisdictions offer secure ballot drop boxes. Check with your county election office for details.
Ballots must be delivered or postmarked by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Mailed ballots must arrive by Friday, Nov. 8. You can track the status of your mail-in ballots online at myvoteinfo.voteks.org.
Voting in Person Before Election Day
Voters may vote in advance in person at county election offices or satellite voting locations up to 20 days before an election. For the general election, early in-person voting runs from Wednesday, Oct. 16, through noon on Monday, Nov. 4. Days may vary by county.
Contact your elections office to confirm advance-voting dates, hours, and locations for your county.
Voting at the Polls on Election Day
Polling places must be open by 7 a.m. and remain open until at least 7 p.m. Counties may open polling locations as early as 6 a.m. and close as late as 8 p.m. All voters who are in line when polls close will be permitted to vote.
Find your polling place through the state’s VoterView site.
Voter ID Requirements on Election Day
Bring an approved photo ID when casting a ballot in person. Acceptable forms of ID include a driver’s license or state ID card, U.S. passport, tribal ID, or concealed carry license. A full list of acceptable IDs can be found on the state elections website. Voters 65 or older may use an expired photo ID.
If you don’t have a valid ID, you’ll receive a provisional ballot, which will be counted once you submit a photographic ID to your county.
Voting with a Disability
Each polling place will have at least one voting machine with features to help voters with disabilities vote independently. Voters with disabilities may request assistance from a friend, family member, or companion, or seek assistance from a worker at a polling location.
Permanent advance voting applications are available for people who have trouble voting in person due to permanent illness or disability. These voters can receive advance ballots by mail for all future elections. All polling places accommodate curbside voting. You may send someone to alert poll workers or follow curbside voting instructions displayed in the parking area to participate.
Voting from a Nursing Home or Long-Term Care Facility
Individuals living in a nursing home or long-term care facility have the option of voting via an advance ballot by mail. State law allows county election officials to administer ballots to facility residents. Facility residents can also request permanent status to receive advance ballots by mail for all future elections.
