Here’s your last-minute guide to voting in Wichita’s special sales tax election
By Tuesday night, Wichita voters should know whether or not they will pay a little more for retail purchases made in the city.
The special election for the 1%, citywide sale tax referendum is today, March 3, and polls are open in the city for 12 hours to welcome registered voters.
From voting locations, to ID information to the weather, we gathered everything you need to know about this year’s special election so you can have a smooth voting experience.
When can I vote on Election Day?
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 3. As long as you’re in line by the time polls close, you’ll be able to cast your ballot.
How do I find my polling place?
You can find your polling location on the Kansas Secretary of State’s VoterView website by entering your first and last name and date of birth.
It’s especially important you double-check your polling place this election, because 11 polling sites have been relocated for the special election. On Election Day, you must vote at your assigned location.
If you need help finding a polling place, we have a handy map available of all sites, along with advance ballot drop boxes.
Where can I learn more about the proposed Wichita sales tax?
You can find many stories about the sales tax vote on the elections page at Kansas.com.
Among them:
How will you vote on Wichita’s sales tax question? A guide on everything to know
Here’s the ballot wording for Wichita’s sales tax question
Wichita City Council provides more details on how sales tax dollars would be used
Can I still vote early in person?
The last chance to vote early in person was March 2 at the Sedgwick County Election Office.
Can I still vote by mail?
Voters casting their vote by mail had until Feb. 24 to apply for a mail-in ballot. If you haven’t applied, you will have to vote in person.
If you did receive your mail-in ballot, make sure it returned to the election office by 7 p.m. Election Day. You can get it there either by directly mailing it via the U.S. Postal Service or dropping it off, or by dropping it in any of the seven ballot drop boxes available for this election.
Your drop box options are:
- Alford Branch Library (3447 S. Meridian St.)
- Boston Park Recreation Center (6655 E. Zimmerly)
- Evergreen Park Recreation Center (2700-D N. Woodland)
- Edgemoor Park Recreation Center (5815 E. 9th St.)
- Orchard Park Recreation Center (4808 W. 9th St.)
- Linwood Park Recreation Center (1901 S. Kansas)
- Sedgwick County Courthouse (525 N. Main)
What ID do I need to vote in Kansas?
All voters must bring a valid ID in order to cast their ballot, and only voters 65 and older can use expired identification. Kansas has several photo ID options to choose from.
- 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
What’s the weather forecast for Election Day?
It could be a rainy election day in Wichita.
The National Weather Service’s official forecast, as of Thursday, shows a high near 58 degrees Fahrenheit with a 50% chance of rain.
How do I reach my election office?
The Sedgwick County Election Office can be reached via phone at 316-660-7100 or by email at voterinformation@sedgwick.gov. The office is located at 510 N. Main in Suite 101.
What do I do if I have issues voting?
If you run into a problem trying to cast your vote Tuesday, there are a few places you can call. You can reach out to the Sedgwick County Election Office or file a report to the U.S. Justice Department online at civilrights.justice.gov/report.
You can also contact The Eagle by emailing tips@wichitaeagle.com.
Where can I get results following election day?
We’ll be posting live updates on Kansas.com.
This story was originally published March 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM.
