Kansas General Election
Last update: Oct 15, 2026 01:01 a.m. EDT
Last update: Oct 14, 2026 01:21 a.m. EDT
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Registration Summary
Kansas offers online voter registration. You can register by mail to vote in Kansas by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your local election office. You can also register to vote in person if you prefer.
Voting Summary
Kansas allows any voter to request a ballot by mail. You can also vote in person. Kansas offers advance in-person voting.
19 days to Election Day!
- You can vote early in this election. Dates and times may vary by location.
- Vote by mail: download and return your advance by-mail ballot request form by Oct 27.
- Visit the Kansas website to find where to vote.
- You may need to show an ID when you vote in person. See the “Do I need to bring an ID?” section below to learn more.
Register to Vote
Check that you're registered to vote on Kansas's website.
How can I check the status of my mail ballot?
You can check the status of your ballot on Kansas’s website.
How do election officials keep voting secure?
Election officials in your state and community are working hard to ensure the integrity of our elections. All states have implemented security measures to protect the vote.
Visit the Kansas Secretary of State website to learn more about election security. If you’re interested in getting involved with elections in your community, contact your local election office to learn about opportunities in your area.
How do I vote in person?
Where can I vote on Election Day?
You can look up where to vote on Kansas's site.
Can I vote early?
- Yes, advance in-person voting is offered in this election. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the advance voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Advance voting locations may be less crowded, as well.
- Learn more about advance voting in Kansas.
- Advance voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Kansas’s site to find where to advance vote.
What do I need to bring?
You will need to show photo ID to vote in Kansas.
Acceptable forms include:
- driver's license or non-driver's ID card issued by Kansas or by another state
- US passport
- US military ID
- tribal ID
- government employee badge or ID
- student ID from an accredited postsecondary education institution in Kansas
- concealed carry handgun license
- government-issued public assistance ID
If you are 65 years or older, you may use expired photo ID documents. Check the Kansas Secretary of State's website for additional information on photo ID exemptions.
Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot and provide your ID to the county prior to the county canvass (6-13 days after the election) in order for it to be counted.
Can I register to vote online?
- Kansas offers online voter registration.
- To register online in Kansas, you need a Kansas driver's license or a Kansas non-driver's identification card. If you don’t have a Kansas-issued ID, you can still register by mail or in person.
Watch this video about online voter registration from the Kansas Secretary of State.
Can I vote advance in-person?
Yes, Kansas does offer early voting, which in Kansas is called advance in-person voting.
- You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the advance in-person voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Voting locations may be less crowded, as well.
When can I vote early?
- In Kansas, dates and times vary by where you live. Find when to vote.
Where can I vote early?
- Locations for advance voting may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Kansas's site to find where to vote in advance.
What do I need to bring?
You will need to show photo ID to vote in Kansas.
Acceptable forms include:
- driver's license or non-driver's ID card issued by Kansas or by another state
- US passport
- US military ID
- tribal ID
- government employee badge or ID
- student ID from an accredited postsecondary education institution in Kansas
- concealed carry handgun license
- government-issued public assistance ID
If you are 65 years or older, you may use expired photo ID documents. Check the Kansas Secretary of State's website for additional information on photo ID exemptions.
Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot and provide your ID to the county prior to the county canvass (6-13 days after the election) in order for it to be counted.
Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?
Yes, you can submit your voter registration application by mail using the National Voter Registration Form or the Kansas voter registration form.
Once you confirm that you’re eligible to vote, print your form and fill it out.
To complete the National Voter Registration Form, use these instructions to fill out the following fields:
Box 6 - ID Number:
To submit a voter registration application by mail in Kansas, you must provide your current Kansas driver's license number OR non-driver’s identification card number, if you have one. If you do not have either of these ID numbers, you must instead provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.
If you have not been issued any of these ID numbers, indicate this on the form. Kansas will assign you a unique identification number.
Box 7 - Choice of Party: You are required to register with a party to participate in Kansas partisan primary elections. You should register with the party whose primary you would like to vote in. However, if you do not register with a party, you may be able to declare a party affiliation on Election Day in order to vote in that party's primary.
Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank. This information is not required.
If you are registering to vote for the first time in your county and submit your registration application by mail, federal law requires you to provide a COPY of proof of identification with your application OR show acceptable documentation when you vote. Acceptable forms of identification include a current and valid photo ID OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address. More information about these requirements is available on the National Voter Registration Form.
- You may be exempt from federal proof of identification requirements if you are entitled to vote by advance by-mail ballot under the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act or another federal law.
- Depending on your state, you may need to show additional identification when you vote, even if you meet federal identification requirements.
Once you’ve filled out all required fields on the form you selected, sign the completed form and send it to your local election office.
If you plan to return your application through the mail, be sure to mail your voter registration application before the deadline to ensure it's timely postmarked. Keep in mind that USPS might not postmark your mail on the day it's dropped off. You can also request a manual postmark at the counter of a USPS office. Find a USPS location near you.
Watch this video about by mail registration from the Kansas Secretary of State.
How do I vote by mail?
In Kansas, any registered voter can request to receive a ballot by mail. Download your advance by-mail ballot form. We recommend you request your advance by-mail ballot at least two weeks before the Oct 27 deadline to make sure you have time to receive and cast your ballot before the election.
What should I do if I don’t get my ballot?
If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office.
How do I return my ballot?
- Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot.
- You can return your ballot by mail or by visiting a dedicated drop off location.
- Contact your local election office for more information about where to return your ballot in person.
- If you choose to return your ballot by mail, the United States Postal Service (USPS) recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date. Find a USPS location near you.
What do I need to do if I’ve moved?
What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address.
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
- You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.
- Learn more by visiting the Kansas Secretary of State website or contacting your local election office.
What are key deadlines for this election?
Registration deadlines
- In-person at local election office : Oct 13
- Online : Oct 13
- By mail (postmarked by) : Oct 13
Advance mail ballot deadlines
- Request ballot (received by) : Oct 27
- Return ballot by mail (postmarked by) : Nov 3 close of polls
- Return ballot in person : Nov 3 close of polls
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
You will need to show photo ID to vote in Kansas.
Acceptable forms include:
- driver's license or non-driver's ID card issued by Kansas or by another state
- US passport
- US military ID
- tribal ID
- government employee badge or ID
- student ID from an accredited postsecondary education institution in Kansas
- concealed carry handgun license
- government-issued public assistance ID
If you are 65 years or older, you may use expired photo ID documents. Check the Kansas Secretary of State's website for additional information on photo ID exemptions.
Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot and provide your ID to the county prior to the county canvass (6-13 days after the election) in order for it to be counted.
How do I see what's on my ballot?
View official ballot information on the Kansas Secretary of State website, if available.
How do I get help registering to vote?
TurboVote can help you make your plan to vote. They can help you start the registration process, learn how to vote by mail, send you election reminders, and more.
Who can register to vote?
To register in Kansas you must:
- be a United States citizen
- be a Kansas resident
- be 18 years old by the next election
- have completed the terms of your sentence if convicted of a felony; a person serving a sentence for a felony conviction is ineligible to vote
- not claim the right to vote in any other location or under any other name
- not be excluded from voting by a court of competent jurisdiction
How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?
Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:
- Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.
- Send the application to your local election office.
- It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.
- Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.
- States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.
If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then:
- You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.
- If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.
The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Kansas. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov
How can I check my voter registration status?
You can look up your voter registration record and verify that your information is correct using Kansas's voter registration lookup tool.
How do I contact my state election office?
Which election office should I contact?
- In Kansas, your local election office runs the elections in your area. They can help you with questions about registering to vote, voting by mail, and local elections.
- The Secretary of State oversees elections and election administration in Kansas. They can help you with questions about voting in your state, election security, or issues you might have at the polls. If you have concerns about voter intimidation, reach out immediately.
How do I contact my local election office?
Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.