Although Election Day isn’t until November 6, deadlines to register or change party affiliation are approaching.
Voters outside of Johnson County can find more information and resources through the election pages on the Kansas Secretary of State website or the Missouri Secretary of State website.
Kansas voters with valid identification can register online here. Missouri voters can register by submitting the application form found here.
Kansas voting deadlines (Missouri deadlines here):
Primary election:
Tuesday, July 17 (two weeks from today): Last date to register to vote in primary election or change party affiliation (Wednesday, July 11 in Missouri)
Wednesday, July 18: Advance voting begins
Friday, August 3: Last date to apply for advance ballots
Monday, August 6 at noon: Deadline for advance voting
Tuesday, August 7: Primary election
General election:
Tuesday, October 16: Last day to register to vote in general election
Wednesday, October 17: Advance voting by mail begins
Tuesday, October 23: Advance voting in person begins
Monday, November 5: In-person advance voting ends at noon
Tuesday, November 6: Election day
Kansas voters are required to present photo ID at the polls. Missouri elections require photo ID as well, with some exceptions.
Johnson County voters can find out if they are currently registered, where to vote and view sample ballots with a search here.
Compiled by Mackenzie Clark, mclark68@jccc.edu
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