Kansas

Land Acknowledgement

Kansas is the home of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, the Kickapoo Tribe of Indians, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, and the Sac & Fox Nation of Missouri. It is also the traditional homeland of many tribes.

Overview

You can register to vote in Kansas online, by mail, or in person. The registration deadline is October 18. You must bring a photo ID with you to vote. Early voting dates are determined by county and are not yet available. We will update this site when early voting dates become available.

Key Dates

October 18 - Voter Registration Deadline

October 19 - Day ballots will begin being mailed out

November 1 - Deadline to request mail-in ballot

November 8 - Election Day

November 18 - Day by which all mail-in ballots must be received (postmarked on or before Election Day)

Early voting days vary by county, but every county must provide early voting starting at least November 1 and at earliest October 19. Contact your County Election Officer to learn more.

Contacts

Kansas Voting Guide

Note: The information below is not legal advice on how to vote. Because voting information is changing rapidly during this election, make sure you check the links provided and check with your state about deadlines and voting specifics.

Registering to Vote

  • The voter registration deadline is October 18.

  • No.

  • To register online you will need a Kansas driver's license or Kansas ID. If you do not have a Kansas ID, you can register using a paper application. You will also need to provide a residential and/or mailing address.

  • Kansas requires you to provide a place of residence, including a specific address or location. If your residence does not have a postal address, you must also provide a mailing address.

  • You can check if your address is valid online. Addresses are issued by the county and/or municipality. Contact your County Clerk for information or help.

  • To get a Kansas ID to vote you must visit a Kansas Department of Revenue Drivers License Office in person.

    Read the guide to getting a Kansas ID

  • Yes. If you have a valid Kansas driver's license or state ID, you can register to vote online.

  • No.

  • Yes. Print and fill out a voter registration form, then drop it off at your County office.

  • Yes. Print and fill out a voter registration form, then drop it off at your County office.

  • Yes. Your right to vote is restored once you finish your felony sentence, including any court-ordered supervision, probation, or parole.

  • You can contact your County Election Official, contact your Secretary of State at (785) 296-4564, or call (800)-262-VOTE (8683).

  • The voter registration deadline is October 18.

  • Yes, under federal law you can assist someone in registering to vote if they do not speak English well, if they have trouble reading or writing, or if they have a disability.

Checking & Updating Voter Registration

  • You can check your voter registration using this website.

  • You can call your County Clerk, or contact your Secretary of State at (800) 262-8683.

  • If you moved or changed your name, you have to re-register to vote. Please see the registration section above for necessary documents.

  • Maybe. Some states regularly remove voters from voting lists that have not voted in recent elections or have not responded to letters from the state asking for the voter to confirm his or her address. If you have not voted recently you should confirm that you are still registered to vote by checking online.

Voting by Mail/Absentee/Ballot Drop-Off

  • The deadline for requesting a mail-in ballot is November 1. You must request a mail-in ballot from your county election office.

  • Yes. Please check that you have filled out all required fields and signed your ballot. USPS recommends you mail in your ballot a week before the deadline to ensure your ballot is received on time. However, please factor in your personal experience with mail delivery times to and from your place of residence or where you drop off your ballot.

  • You must request a ballot from your county election office. Find your office and contact information.

  • No.

  • Yes.

  • The deadline for requesting a mail-in ballot is November 1. However, please request your ballot as soon as possible and allow time to mail it in.

  • Kansas will begin sending out ballots October 19.

  • Your ballot may be mailed only to your residential or mailing address as indicated on the county voter registration list, to your temporary residential address, or to a medical care facility where you reside. These restrictions do not apply to a voter who has an illness, disability or who lacks proficiency in the English language.

  • Yes.

  • Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and must be received no later than November 18. USPS recommends you mail in your absentee ballot one week prior to the state deadline, but mail in your ballot as soon as possible.

  • Yes. You can hand-deliver your ballot to your County Election office or any other polling place by the close of polls on Election Day.

    Find polling places

  • Yes. You may choose, and designate in writing, someone else to return your ballot. The person returning your ballot cannot turn in more than ten ballots on behalf of others and must sign the written designation.

  • No. You must mail your ballot through USPS.

  • No.

  • If your signature does not match the signature on the record, it may be challenged and the county election office will contact you to verify the signature.

  • Yes, you can track your ballot online using this website.

  • If you have any questions about your mail-in ballot you can contact your County Clerk or contact your Secretary of State at (800) 262-8683.

Voting In-Person

  • You can find your polling place on this website.

  • No.

  • Yes. Early voting varies by county, so please contact your County Election office for their early voting dates. Early voting begins up to 20 days before Election Day and all counties must provide early voting no later than one week before Election Day.

  • Yes. All voters must provide photo ID and state their address. The following documents meet the requirements for photo ID for voting:

    • Kansas driver's license or ID

    • U.S. Passport

    • U.S. Military ID

    • ID card issued by a Native American tribe

    • employee badge or ID issued by a government office

    • student ID from an accredited postsecondary education institution in Kansas

    • concealed carry license (issued by Kansas or another state)

    • public assistance ID card issued by a government office.

  • If you do not have one of the approved government-issued photo IDs, you can apply for a free non-driver ID card with the Kansas Division of Motor Vehicles. You must fill out this form, which is available at all driver's licenses offices, county election offices, and online. If you do not have a birth certificate, follow these steps.

  • Yes.

  • Yes. Under federal law (Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act), you are entitled to bring anyone you trust, such as a friend, family member, or neighbor, to the polling place AND into the polling booth to assist with voting. However, that person may not be your employer, running in the election, or a representative of your labor union. The person giving assistance also may not tell the voter how to vote.

  • If you have any questions about voting in person you can contact your County Clerk or contact your Secretary of State at (800) 262-8683.