Kansas Voting Guide
A task-focused dashboard for registration, deadlines, ID rules, ballot tools, and official election authority links for the 2026 midterms.
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State Voting Summary
In Kansas, the next general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026. To participate, voters must meet the following registration deadlines — online: 21 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 13; mail: Must be postmarked 21 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 13; in-person: 21 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 13.
Early voting schedule: Counties may start in-person advance voting as early as Oct. 14 and must start by Oct. 27. Advance voting ends at noon Nov. 2. Absentee ballot request deadline: Your county election office must receive your advance ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 27. Ballot return deadline: Under a court order in effect for this election, mailed ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 count if they arrive by the last mail delivery on Friday, Nov. 6. To be safe, drop yours at a county drop box or polling place before the polls close on Nov. 3.
ID requirement for Kansas: Kansas requires a photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, concealed-carry license, or student ID from a Kansas school. Voters 65 and older may use an expired ID. Without one, you can vote a provisional ballot and provide ID before the county canvass. Always verify these dates and rules directly with the official Kansas election authority before Election Day.
Quick actions
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- Online
- 21 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 13
- By mail
- Must be postmarked 21 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 13
- In person
- 21 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 13
- Eligibility
- U.S. citizen, resident of Kansas, and 18 by Election Day; confirm special circumstances with the official source.Verify at official source
Election Dates and Ballot Timing
General Election
November 3, 2026
Primary Election
August 4, 2026
- Primary
- August 4, 2026
- General
- November 3, 2026
- Early voting
- Counties may start in-person advance voting as early as Oct. 14 and must start by Oct. 27. Advance voting ends at noon Nov. 2.Source: sos.ks.gov
- Ballot request
- Your county election office must receive your advance ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 27.Source: sos.ks.gov
- Ballot return
- Under a court order in effect for this election, mailed ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 count if they arrive by the last mail delivery on Friday, Nov. 6. To be safe, drop yours at a county drop box or polling place before the polls close on Nov. 3.Source: sos.ks.gov
How to Vote and ID Rules
Accepted ID guidance
Kansas requires a photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, concealed-carry license, or student ID from a Kansas school. Voters 65 and older may use an expired ID. Without one, you can vote a provisional ballot and provide ID before the county canvass.
Source: sos.ks.govMail voting guidance
Any voter can vote by mail in advance, and your application needs your driver's license number or a copy of your photo ID. You can also return your ballot to any polling place in your county before the polls close or to a county drop box.
Source: sos.ks.govEverything you need to prep and track your absentee ballot securely.
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Ballot and Candidate Tools
Federal races: U.S. House and U.S. Senate.Verified official source
Statewide/local races: Statewide, legislative, judicial, and local offices vary by state and district; confirm your sample ballot with the official election authority.Verify at official source
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the voter registration deadline in Kansas for the 2026 midterms?
Vote.gov lists these registration timing rules for Kansas: online - 21 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 13; by mail - Must be postmarked 21 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 13; in person - 21 days before Election Day — Closed Oct. 13. Eligibility rules state: U.S. citizen, resident of Kansas, and 18 by Election Day; confirm special circumstances with the official source. Check with Kansas Secretary of State Elections Division for full details.
When does early voting start in Kansas?
Counties may start in-person advance voting as early as Oct. 14 and must start by Oct. 27. Advance voting ends at noon Nov. 2.
Do I need an ID to vote in Kansas?
For ID requirements: Kansas requires a photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, concealed-carry license, or student ID from a Kansas school. Voters 65 and older may use an expired ID. Without one, you can vote a provisional ballot and provide ID before the county canvass.
How do I request an absentee or mail ballot in Kansas?
Any voter can vote by mail in advance, and your application needs your driver's license number or a copy of your photo ID. You can also return your ballot to any polling place in your county before the polls close or to a county drop box. Regarding timing: Your county election office must receive your advance ballot application by Tuesday, Oct. 27. And for returns: Under a court order in effect for this election, mailed ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 count if they arrive by the last mail delivery on Friday, Nov. 6. To be safe, drop yours at a county drop box or polling place before the polls close on Nov. 3.