When does early voting begin in Kansas? How can I get a ballot? Key deadlines to know
The 2024 general election is less than two months away.
While the presidency has been the most talked-about item on the ballot, there are also several local races and a statewide election that Sedgwick County voters will see on Nov. 5.
With the election getting closer, it’s important to familiarize yourself with some dates and steps you may need to take so you’re better prepared when it’s time to vote.
Here’s a helpful guide to have on hand when making your voting plan.
Kansas election deadlines to know
Here are Kansas’ key election dates, from the Kansas Secretary of State’s website:
- Oct. 15: Last day to register to vote. There are several ways you can register to vote, including filling out the Kansas Online Voter Registration form on the Kansas Department of Revenue’s website.
- Oct. 16: Advance voting begins in Kansas. Exact start dates can vary by county. Sedgwick County begins early in-person voting Oct. 21.
- Oct. 29: Last day to apply for advance ballot
- Nov. 4: Early voting ends
- Nov. 5: Election Day
Where’s my polling place?
You can see your voting info by visiting the Kansas Secretary of State’s VoterView website.
From there, enter your first and last name and date of birth. Once that’s entered, you can view your polling place for Election Day, as well as your voter registration and a sample ballot.
How can I request a mail ballot?
Anyone in Kansas can request a mail ballot.
You can request one by filling out a form from the Kansas secretary of state’s website and mailing it to your county election office. The form can also be found county election offices’ websites as well.
Advance ballots can be mailed to the county election office, dropped off in a drop box or taken in person to the election office. You can also bring any ballots to any polling places.
All ballots have to be returned to a drop box, the county election office or a polling place by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots sent by mail have to be postmarked on or before Election Day and received no later than the Friday after the election.
You have until Oct. 29 to apply for a mail-in ballot.
What are the early voting locations in Sedgwick County?
Early voting in Sedgwick County begins Oct. 21 at the Sedgwick County Election Office (510 N. Main, No. 101), the Sedgwick County Extension Office (7001 W. 21st St.) and Reformation Lutheran Church (7601 E. 13th St.).
Other early voting locations open Oct. 29 and last through Nov. 2. They are:
- Bel Aire City Building (7651 E. Central Park, Bel Aire)
Eastminster Presbyterian Church (1958 N. Webb Road)
Evangel Presbyterian Church (1545 S. 135th St. West)
Goddard District Conference Center (315 S. Main, Goddard)
Grace Presbyterian Church (5002 E. Douglas)
Haysville Community Library (210 Hays, Haysville)
Machinists Building (3830 S. Meridian)
Mount Vernon Methodist Church (5701 E. Mount Vernon)
Northside Church of Christ (4545 N. Meridian)
Park City City Hall (1941 E. 61st St. North, Park City)
Progressive Missionary Baptist Church (727 E. 25th St. North)
St Andrew’s Lutheran (2555 Hyacinth Lane)
Urban League (2418 E. Ninth St.)
Valley Center Community Center (314 E. Clay, Valley Center)
Westlink Church of Christ (10025 W. Central)
Woodland Lakes Community Church (770 S. Greenwich)
Woodlawn United Methodist Church (431 S. Woodlawn, Derby)
