Know Your Voting Rights
Last updated: May 8, 2026 04:56 pm
On this page, you’ll find links to register to vote, view your sample ballot, find your polling location, and answers to frequently asked questions.
If you have problems registering to vote or voting or have additional questions, please call the national, non-partisan Election Protection Hotline:
- English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)
- Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (1-888-839-8682)
- Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US (1-844-925-5287)
- Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, or Vietnamese: 1-888-274-8683
Learn More and Sign up for the Election Protection team here.
Please Note: ACLU of Kansas staff, board, and volunteers are not election officials, nor do they hold themselves out as such.
Important Kansas 2026 Primary Election Dates
June 1
12:00 p.m. Deadline to file as a candidate.
Deadline for Kansans to change party affiliation.
June 20
Deadline to transmit UOCAVA ballots.
July 14
Deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration to change address or name only to participate in the 2026 primary election.
July 15
First day of advance voting. Advance ballots by mail are transmitted. In-person advance voting may begin. Check with your county election office for specific times and locations.
July 28
In-person advance voting must begin for all counties.
August 4
PRIMARY ELECTION (All ballots must be received by close of polls on Election Day.)
September 1
Last day for State Board of Canvassers to certify official results.
Important Kansas 2026 General Election Dates
September 19
Deadline to transmit UOCAVA ballots.
October 13
Deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration to change address or name only to participate in the 2026 general election.
October 14
First day of advance voting. Advance ballots by mail are transmitted. In-person advance voting may begin. Check with your county election office for specific times and locations.
October 27
In-person advance voting must begin for all counties.
November 3
GENERAL ELECTION (All ballots must be received by close of polls on Election Day.)
December 1
Last day for State Board of Canvassers to certify official results.
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