USA|Kansas

Welcome to Election Central! Please mark this page and visit us often, as we will be updating this page with information as it becomes available. Important election dates/deadlines, voter registration forms and candidate filings are all available in this section.

This year, Kansas voters will go to the polls to elect new leaders at the national and state levels. Several Congressional races have a long list of candidates vying for office. In the Kansas Legislature, the entire House is up for [re]election, as well as special elections for several Senate seats. Five seats on the Kansas State Board of Education are up for re-election...and, of course, there is the Governor's race.

2010 Important Election Dates and Deadlines

Thursday, June 10 - Noon filing deadline for those candidates wishing to appear on the primary election ballot

Wednesday, July 14 - Advance voting begins for primary election

Monday, July 19 - Last day to register or change party affiliation for primary election

Friday, July 30 - Deadline for voters to apply for advance voting ballots to be mailed for primary election

Monday, August 2 - Noon deadline to cast advance voting ballots in person in office of County Election Officer

Tuesday, August 3 - Primary Election. Advance voting ballots must be received in office of County Election Officer by close of polls

Wednesday, October 13 - Advance voting begins for general election

Monday, October 18 - Last day to register to vote in general election

Friday, October 29 - Deadline for voters to apply for advance voting ballots to be mailed

Monday, November 1 - Noon deadline to cast advance voting ballots in person in office of County Election Officer

Tuesday, November 2 - General Election. Advance voting ballots must be received in office of County Election Officer by close of polls

Registration and Voting

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Source: Kansas Secretary of State

Kansas elections are conducted by the counties with oversight by the Secretary of State's office. Voter registration application forms must be submitted to the county election officer where the applicant lives. You may also register to vote or change your registration information online (click here)with a valid Kansas driver's license. The deadline to register to vote is the fifteenth day before any election.

Counties are required to post a Voter Rights and Responsibilities poster and Notice to Voters at each polling place on Election Day. Each county maintains a list of registered voters, and the secretary of state maintains a statewide list.

Each county chooses its voting system from a list of equipment certified by the secretary of state. The office also compiles a list of what voting system each county uses. All certified systems must meet the requirements of the national voting system standards. Maps of national and state districts also are available to ensure you have all the information you need about voting matters.

Advance voting

Voting in Kansas is easier than ever. With advance voting, any registered voter can vote by mail or in person before Election Day.

Advance voting application
Contact your county election officer to request an application for an advance voting ballot.
Complete the application and return it to your county election officer.
You can have your ballot mailed to you starting 20 days before the election.
You may vote in person in the county election office starting the Tuesday before election day, or up to 20 days before the election, depending on the county.
All ballots must be received in the county election office by the close of polls on election day.
Sick, disabled or illiterate voters may receive assistance in applying for and casting advance voting ballots.