How to Vote in Kansas

Flag of Kansas
“Ad Astra per Aspera”— To the Stars Through Difficulties
Capital: Topeka Nickname: The Sunflower State Admitted: 1861 (34th state) Electoral Votes: 6
State Bird: Western Meadowlark State Flower: Sunflower
Registration Deadline 21 days before Election Day
Voter ID Required Photo ID requested
Early Voting Yes
Absentee / Mail-In No-excuse
Polling Hours 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Electoral Votes 6

Voter Registration in Kansas

The voter registration deadline in Kansas is 21 days before Election Day.

Kansas offers online voter registration.

Kansas does not have automatic voter registration.

In Kansas, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 17.

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Voter ID Requirements in Kansas

Kansas requires Photo ID requested identification to vote.

Early Voting in Kansas

Yes — Kansas offers early voting.

Begins 20 days before Election Day; advance voting available at county election offices

Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Kansas

Absentee and mail-in voting in Kansas: No-excuse.

Any registered voter may request an advance voting ballot without providing a reason

Polling Hours in Kansas

Polls in Kansas are open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Voting Rights & Restoration in Kansas

Felony voting rights in Kansas: After completion of sentence.

After You Vote in Kansas

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the Kansas Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
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