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Get StartedYou can register to vote in Kansas by using one of the following methods:
The application is available in English and Spanish.
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, or in-person. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
Remember that the deadline to change your voter registration is 21 days before the election.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Kansas varies based on the method of registration:
Be prepared to provide your Kansas driver's license number or nondriver's ID number. If you do not have either, then the last four digits of your Social Security number. If none of these documents have been issued to you, you will be able to state 'none' on the application.
Your state issued driver's license number or nondriver's ID card number OR the last four digits of your social security number. If you do not have a driver's license or a nondriver's identification card or social security number, please write 'NONE' on the form. A unique identifying number will be assigned by the State. The number you provide will be used for administrative purposes only and will not be disclosed to the public. (KSA 25-2309).
You will need to have a valid Kansas driver's license or your Kansas non-driver's ID card.
For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org.
Residents of Kansas can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In Kansas, you need to be registered to vote at least 21 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
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No, Kansas does not have same-day voter registration. This means you cannot register to vote on Election Day. You must register at least 21 days before an election in order to vote.
No, in Kansas, you cannot register to vote during early voting. To cast your vote in an election, make sure you’re registered at least 21 days in advance.
Kansas residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
Kansas gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
Note: In-person early voting is sometimes referred to as 'in-person absentee', 'over-the-counter voting', 'assisted voting', or other similar titles. These are all essentially the same processes and will be discussed as one in this section.
For the upcoming {{ next_election_name }}, any registered voter may vote early in person.
In-person early voting may happen in a variety of locations like county election offices, city halls or municipal buildings, public libraries, schools, and community centers. It’s important to note that the availability of early voting can vary significantly by state or even county. They may also change from election to election, so be sure to check your early voting location before you head to the polls.
You can use BallotReady.org to make a plan to vote early and find a specific in-person early voting location, based on your address.
You may also be able to find information on in-person early voting on Kansas’s Secretary of State website.
For the {{ next_election_name }}, the dates for in-person early voting are as follows:
Counties in Kansas choose their own start dates. The date above is the earliest possible start date. The actual start date in your local area might differ.
According to the Kansas Secretary of State website, you must present one of the following forms of ID at a polling place on Election Day to comply with Kansas’s voter ID laws:
Exemptions from photo ID requirements exist for: permanent advance voters (voters with illness or disabilities); military and overseas voters and their spouses and dependents; and voters with religious objections who sign a Declaration of Religious Objection (Form DRO). Voters age 65 or older may use an expired photo ID.
It’s extremely important to have the appropriate ID when you go to your polling place to vote. However, if you’re not able to present one of the required forms of identification, ask a poll worker about what options you have to vote via provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot gives you the opportunity to vote when your voter registration is not able to be verified. After Election Day, election officials will attempt to verify that you voted in the correct district. This option is only recommended in exceptional circumstances – for example, you forgot your voter ID and you won’t be able to make it back to your polling place before it closes.
Election Day voting hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at all polling places statewide in Kansas.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with an election authority at the state, county, or municipal level to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
For voters in Kansas, you can find more information on this page from the Kansas Secretary of State.
According to the Kansas Secretary of State, all registered voters are eligible to vote by mail.
If you change your mind about voting by mail, you can still vote in person by casting a provisional ballot.
Kansas requires voters to pay for their own postage when mailing back their ballot.
You can track your ballot by visiting Kansas’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
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VoterView | Kansas Secretary of State. Accessed August 7, 2024.
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