Know Your Voting Rights

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.

Can I vote in Kansas?

You can register and vote in Kansas if you meet all of the following qualifications:

• You are a United States citizen.
• You are a resident of the state of Kansas.
• You are at least 18 years of age.

How do I register to vote?

You can register in three ways. Regardless of the method, you will be able to vote in all elections. The three different ways are (pick JUST one):

• Use the federal voter registration form: Register online at www.ksvotes.org or print and mail to the address listed on the form at https://www.eac.gov/voters/national-mail-voter-registration-form. Citizens using the federal voter registration form do not need to submit a birth certificate, passport, or similar “proof of citizenship” document.
• At the motor vehicle office while applying for a new driver’s license or renewing an existing driver’s license. Citizens registering at the motor vehicle office do not need to submit a birth certificate, passport, or similar “proof of citizenship” document.
• Use the state voter registration form, which can be filled out online at https://www.kssos.org/forms/elections/voterregistration.pdf or in person at your local election authority. As of June 2018, citizens using the state form do not need to submit a birth certificate, passport, or similar “proof of citizenship” document in order to complete the registration process.

What is the voter registration deadline?

In order to vote in and election, you must have submitted your registration 20 days before the election.

What if I've moved?

You must update your voter registration every time you move. You can do this online as outlined above in the “How do I register to vote in Kansas?” section or by contacting your local election authority.

How do I know that I am registered?

You should receive a notice in the mail confirming your registration. You may check online at ksvotes.org or contact your local election authority to confirm your registration.

Can I vote before Election Day?

Yes! Any registered voter can vote in advance of the election. You have two options:

• Request an absentee ballot and vote in advance by mail by 7 days before the election and mail it back or drop it off by the day of the election. *You must include your driver's license number or a copy of an accepted ID.*
• Many counties in Kansas offer advance, in-person voting, look for an early voting location near you. *This list may not always be completely up to date, check with your local election office to find out if and when this may be available in your county.*

Do I need to show photo identification in order to vote?

Yes. When voting in person, you must show government-issued photo identification. Acceptable forms of documentation include:

• A driver’s license or identification card issued by Kansas, another state, or an Indian tribe.
• A concealed carry of handgun or weapon license issued by Kansas or by another state.
• A United States passport.
• An employee badge or ID document issued by a city, county, state, or federal government office.
• A military identification document issued by the United States.
• A student identification card issued by an accredited postsecondary institution of education in Kansas.
• A public assistance identification card issued by a city, county, state, or federal government office.

The Kansas Secretary of State has a list of acceptable forms of photo ID for voting. Under SB 244, Kansas driver’s licenses that do not reflect your sex assigned at birth are no longer valid. Although this means that for many transgender Kansans, the sex/gender marker on their Kansas driver’s license will not match their gender, your gender presentation does not have to match the sex/gender marker on your otherwise acceptable form of photo ID for it to be valid for voting purposes. SB 244 also does not affect the validity of non-Kansas identity documents.

Where do I vote?

Check with your local election office or visit the Kansas Secretary of State's website to find your assigned polling place. Please note that your early voting location may be different from your assigned polling location on Election Day.

What if I have problems at the polls?

If you are not on the voter list, first ask a poll worker to check the list again and to confirm that you are at the right polling place for your address. If you are at the right polling place, but your name is not on the voter list, ask for a provisional ballot. If you are at the wrong place, get help finding the right one.

If someone tries to harass or intimidate you, tell a poll worker right away.

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

Can I still vote if I have been convicted of a crime?

Yes. If you were convicted of a misdemeanor, you can vote.

If you’re awaiting trial on a felony charge but have not been convicted and do not have a previous charge, you can vote.

If you were convicted of a felony, you can vote once you complete your sentence, including any probation or parole. You will have to re-register to vote once your sentence is complete, per K.S.A. 22-3722.

How do I vote by mail?

You must have completed an advance mail ballot application to receive a mail ballot. If you vote by mail, your mail ballot must be received by close of polls on Election day to be counted. As of 2026, Kansas elections will no longer include a three-day mail processing period.

What if I requested a mail ballot, but I didn't receive it?

Here are steps you can take to ensure you can still cast your ballot and make your voice heard.

1. Check the status of your registration and your advanced mail ballot at
   https://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/VoterView. You will need to enter your name and birthdate, then enter your birthdate again. The status of your advanced mail ballot will be at the top of the page.
2. If your advanced mail ballot was never sent: you can still vote in person during early voting, or on Election Day.
3. If your advanced mail ballot was sent, but you did not receive it: contact your local election official. You may be able to get a replacement ballot. You can also vote provisionally, in person, during early voting or on Election Day.

If your application for an advanced mail ballot was rejected, you still have a right to vote. If it was accepted, elections officials should have mailed you an advanced ballot as requested, but for various reasons, advanced mail ballots may be mailed late or not received in time. If you receive your ballot in the mail on or before Election Day, you can fill it out and take it to a polling place or a drop box.

If you are still able to vote in person, either during early voting hours or on Election Day, we suggest you do so. If you have not received your advanced mail ballot by the Monday preceding the election (either the primary election or the general election), and you are unable to vote in person, please contact your election official or the Election Protection hotline. Remember: YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE.