| 8.25.20

YOUR VOTE: Kansas

Get ready to cast your ballot this fall.

By Countable

KANSAS

It's election season! Are you ready? With just a few clicks, we'll walk through voter registration, key election dates, and all the documents you'll need. Best of all, you can share this info with your friends and neighbors. Make sure that your vote counts!

I. WAIT! BEFORE YOU SCROLL ANY FURTHER, REGISTER TO VOTE

Need to register? Or maybe you just want election reminders? Thanks to TurboVote, we've got you covered. Just click below:

II. KNOW THE DATES

General Election:

November 3, 2020.

General Registration Deadline:

Registration-cutoff is October 13, 2020 (online or postmarked).

Deadline to Request Mail-In Ballot:

Request your absentee ballot from your town/city clerk as early as possible. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is October 27, 2020 (received by).
An Absentee Ballot Application can be downloaded here.

Kansas voters can request mail-in ballots for this fall, no excuse needed. Submit your request by October 13, 2020.

III. REGISTER TO VOTE

Registration Status:

Not sure you're registered to vote? This handy widget will tell you whether you're on the voter rolls.

Voting Requirements:

Here are the requirements to register as a voter in Kansas.

Need To Register?

Yes, it's so important we're including it twice. Here's that link again:

IV. WHERE TO VOTE

Polling Location:

School, firehouse or community center, this simple form will tell you where to go to cast your ballot.
Click here to find contact information for your county election office.

Do I need to wear a mask to the polls?

No. Masks are not required to vote, per Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab in mid-July 2020.

V. COVID-19 MAIL-IN VOTING & ABSENTEE VOTING

Kansas voters do not need an excuse to request a mail-in ballot:

Request your absentee ballot from your town/city clerk as early as possible. An Absentee Ballot Application can be downloaded here.
Here are Kansas' Advanced Voting Instructions.

Out of town or serving abroad?

Here's how to get an absentee ballot.
Absentee Ballot Application: Fill-in Form

VI. WHAT TO TAKE TO THE POLLS

Voter ID Laws:

Kansas requires photo identification to vote.

Accepted Credentials:

Here is the list of accepted credentials.
Contact your county election office for an acceptable list of options.

Don't have a valid ID?

If you're unable to provide ID, you can cast a provisional ballot and provide your ID to the county prior to the county canvass (7-10 days after the election) for your ballot to be counted.