Here’s what to know about early voting in Sedgwick, Butler and Harvey counties
Kansans are gearing up to vote with the Aug. 2 primary just around the corner.
This primary election is different than most. Kansans will be voting on a constitutional amendment — called Value Them Both — that would remove Kansas’ constitutional right to an abortion and allow lawmakers to pass laws regarding abortion. While usually voters have to be registered with a political party to vote in primaries, an unaffiliated ballot will be available with just the amendment.
With the voter registration deadline passed, and the primary about three weeks away, some Kansas counties are already beginning in-person advance voting. Early voting can be helpful for people with tight schedules and those who want to beat the election day crowd. Any registered voter can vote early without giving a reason. So, when will Sedgwick and other surrounding counties begin? Here’s what to know.
Where to vote in Sedgwick County
Sedgwick County residents can begin early voting on Monday, July 18, through Aug. 1 at the Sedgwick County Election Office, located at 510 N. Main, Monday-Friday during normal business hours.
Other voting locations in the county will be open on July 28 and 29 from 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. and on July 30 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. A list of those locations can be found on the Sedgwick County Election Office website.
Where to vote in Butler County
Voters in Butler County can vote in advance July 18-Aug. 1 at the Butler County Clerk’s office, 201 W. Pine Ave. The office will be open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5p.m. and 8 a.m.-noon on Aug. 1.
A second voting location will be available at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 123 N. Andover Road, noon-7 p.m. July 28-29 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, July 30.
Where to vote in Harvey County
Harvey County voters can vote early from Tuesday, July 19, through Monday, Aug. 1. Polls are open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Harvey County Courthouse.
Voting by mail
Mail-in voting is another option for registered voters. For those wanting to vote early via mail, fill out the absentee ballot request form found on the Kansas Secretary of State’s website and send it to your county voting office by July 26.
All mail-in ballots must be postmarked on or before election day in order for the votes to be counted. The envelope must be sealed in order for it to count — even if it is returned in person. You can either mail it or drop it off to the county election office. Make sure to follow all steps and rules or your vote might not be counted.
This story was originally published July 18, 2022 at 4:17 AM.