GET READY
TO VOTE
IN KANSAS
The voter registration deadline is October 13th.
Advance voting starts October 14th!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
How to Vote Early in KS
Advance voting begins October 14. In-person advance voting must be available in every county by October 27 and ends at noon on November 2. Check with your county election office for locations and hours.
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Any registered Kansas voter can advance vote.
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Vote in person at your county election office or a satellite location, or request a ballot by mail.
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Check with your county election office for specific hours, locations, and drop box availability.
How to Vote by Mail
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Voters are allowed to vote by mail prior to election day in the state of Kansas. To do so, you must complete an application for an advance ballot and include your driver’s license number or a copy of your photo identification. The advance ballot application deadline is Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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Under Kansas statute, the deadline to return your ballot is the close of the polls on Election Day. Return your ballot by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be safe.
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Voters who vote by mail can return their advance ballot to their county election office by taking it to any polling place within their county before the close of polls on Election Day.
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Voters who vote by mail can return their advance ballot to their county election office by putting it in any of the drop boxes located within their county. Drop boxes are locked at the close of polls on Election Day.
Voter Registration
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The voter registration deadline for the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 General Election is October 13, 2026.
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Register online (requires a Kansas driver's license or state ID), by paper form, or in person at your county election office or the DMV.
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You must re-register if you change your name, address, or party affiliation.
What to Bring to the Polls
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Bring a photo ID — Kansas or out-of-state driver's license or state ID, U.S. passport, U.S. military ID, or concealed carry license.
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ID must not be expired, unless you are over the age of 65.
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No photo ID? You may cast a provisional ballot and provide ID to your county election office before the canvass to have it counted.
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Exemptions from photo ID apply to permanent advance voters with illness or disability, military and overseas voters, and voters with a religious objection to being photographed.