Wichita voter guide: Candidate info, plus when, where to cast your vote
Today’s the day to vote — and decide who will help manage city and school priorities and pocketbooks for the next four years.
Three Wichita City Council races and four Wichita school board seats are up for election on Nov. 4. Wichitans can only cast ballots in races taking place in their districts. Voters can determine which districts they live in and see a sample ballot by going to the secretary of state’s Voterview. Or you can check out maps of the City Council and school board districts.
Who is running for Wichita City Council?
In Wichita City Council District 1, Joseph Shepard and LaWanda DeShazer are vying to replace council member Brandon Johnson, who can’t run because of term limits. District 1 encompasses parts of northeast and north-central Wichita, roughly from Kellogg north to 37th Street between Hydraulic and Woodlawn. Go here for the District 1 Voter Guide.
Incumbent Mike Hoheisel and Genevieve Howerton are competing for the District 3 seat. The district includes south-central and southeast Wichita, extending south of Kellogg between Seneca and the Kansas Turnpike. Go here for the District 3 Voter Guide.
In District 6, voters will decide between incumbent Maggie Ballard, Brett Anderson and Margaret Wheeler Shabazz. The district covers parts of central and northwest Wichita, between I-135 and I-235 from downtown and Delano north to Valley Center. Go here for the District 6 Voter Guide.
Who are candidates for Wichita school board?
In District 1, incumbent Diane Albert and newcomer Mackenzi Truelove will appear on the ticket. Both candidates said they would consider supporting another bond issue proposal — a hot topic for district voters — after the last issue narrowly failed in February. The district which extends from Central on the south to 69th Street on the north between I-135 and Webb. Go here for the District 1 Voter Guide.
District 2’s incumbent Julie Hedrick is being challenged by Brent Davis and Valerie Most. Hedrick is seeking her third four-year representing the district, which includes parts of east and southeast Wichita. Go here for the District 2 Voter Guide.
Incumbent Kathy Bond faces retired teacher Amy Jensen in District 5. District 5 includes parts of Wichita north to 17th Street and south to 31st from Meridian to 119th Street. Go here for the District 5 Voter Guide.
In District 6, incumbent Hazel Stabler, who has raised the most campaign funds among board candidates, is running against Amy Warren. The district extends between I-135 and I-235 and includes downtown Wichita and Park City. Go here for the District 6 Voter Guide.
Go here to see who is contributing to candidates.
Here’s more on the when, where and how of voting in Wichita’s upcoming general election.
When can I vote on Election Day?
Polls in Sedgwick County are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4.
How do I find my Election Day polling place?
Voters can find their Election Day polling site, as well as a sample ballot on VoterView.
How can I get to the polls?
Wichita Transit will offer free bus rides on Nov. 4, even for commuters who are not voting. Bus maps and schedules are available on the Wichita Transit website.
What do I need to bring to vote?
A valid, government-issued photo ID is required to vote in Kansas. These IDs must be active; only voters 65 and older can use expired identification to vote.
The following are approved options for photo IDs:
- Driver’s license or ID card issued by Kansas or another state
- Military ID
- U.S. passport
- ID card issued by a Native American tribe
- Employee badge or ID issued by a government office
- Student ID card 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
Voters will then be asked to state their name and address and show their ID. If voting on Election Day, voters can choose between a touch screen ballot marking device or a full page ballot.
Can I still vote by mail?
The last day to request an advance ballot by mail was Tuesday, Oct. 28. Mail ballots can still be returned, however, until 7 p.m. on Nov. 4.
Voters who have mail ballots can return them to any early voting or Election Day polling site during voting hours. They can also be deposited in any of the 14 secure ballot drop boxes up until the Election Day deadline.
The 14 ballot drop box locations in Sedgwick County are:
- Bel Aire City Hall (7651 E. Central Park, Bel Aire)
- Haysville City Hall (200 W. Grand, Haysville)
- Valley Center City Hall (121 S. Meridian, Valley Center)
- Wichita Public Library - Alford Branch (3447 S. Meridian, Wichita)
- Maize City Hall (10100 W. Grady, Maize)
- Derby Public Library (1600 E. Walnut Grove, Derby)
- Goddard City Hall (118 N. Main, Goddard)
- Park City City Hall (1941 E. 61st St. North, Park City)
- Boston Park Recreation Center (6655 E. Zimmerly, Wichita)
- Evergreen Park Recreation Center (2700-D N. Woodland, Wichita)
- Edgemoor Park Recreation Center (5815 E. Ninth St., Wichita)
- Orchard Park Recreation Center (4808 W. Ninth St., Wichita)
- Linwood Park Recreation Center (1901 S. Kansas, Wichita)
- Sedgwick County Courthouse (525 N. Main, Wichita)
What’s the weather forecast on Election Day?
Early forecasts for Nov. 4 predict temperatures in the mid- to low 60s with a light wind and partial sun. Morning temperatures may reach a low of 48, AccuWeather reports, with an anticipated high of 68 degrees.
What if I have trouble voting?
Voters with physical or visual disabilities or who need help translating are entitled to assistance at any polling location. But any voter can request aid for any reason. Notify a poll worker if you require additional assistance or services. Special voting procedures are available for voters with permanent or temporary illnesses or disabilities. Voters who are elderly or disabled can request that their ballot be brought to the entrance of the voting site if the location is inaccessible.
For other issues in Sedgwick County, contact the election office at 316-660-7100. You can also contact The Eagle by emailing tips@wichitaeagle.com.
Where can I see Election Day results?
The Wichita Eagle will post live election results throughout the night on Nov. 4 on Kansas.com.
This story was originally published October 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM.
