Warning: Mail-in voting is a convenient and safe way to vote, but your ballot might not count if it's submitted late or with errors. So follow the directions below on how to vote early or absentee and make your vote count in Kansas.
Note - this information below may change for your state due to ongoing litigation and legislation. This page will be updated within 24 hours of any change.
Early voting dates and hours vary by county. Contact your Local Election Office for more information.
You can vote in-person absentee in your state.
You can return your mail-in ballot to your early voting site.
Kansas offers advance voting at county election offices. Early voting dates vary by county. Additional satellite voting locations are available in some counties.
Voting by mail is a two step process in Kansas. Step 1: Request your ballot NOW. The deadline for your application to be received is July 25th.
You don’t need an excuse to request an absentee ballot. You can vote by mail for any reason.
When you are done with your ballot, be sure to sign where indicated on the outside of the ballot envelope. Be sure that your signature matches your signature on file with the state! If you registered online or at the DMV, check the signature on your license. If the signature does not match, your ballot could be tossed and will not count.
Include a copy of your valid photo ID with your application to vote by mail. Info here on what qualifies. ID is not required to be sent in with the ballot, but the signature on the mail ballot must match the one on the voter registration. If you vote during advance voting or on Election Day, you must show valid photo ID.
You must add a stamp when mailing in your ballot.
Any designated person can drop off a ballot for you. You must sign an authorization in writing.
Look Up Ballot Drop Off LocationsClick here to track your ballot. Kansas offers electronic, barcode ballot tracking services so you can make sure your ballot gets counted.
If you have an absentee ballot that you are not going to use, or you miss the deadline to return, you may go to your polling place and vote in person. You may be asked to use a provisional ballot. This is better than not voting, but may not be counted.
The national, nonpartisan Election Protection coalition was formed to ensure that all voters have an equal opportunity to participate in the political process. Made up of more than 100 local, state and national partners, Election Protection works year-round to advance and defend the right to vote.
Call 866-OUR-VOTE if you need assistance.
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