An official State of Kansas government website. Here's how you know. The site is secure. In Kansas, the primary election is held on the first Tuesday in August of even numbered years for Democratic and Republican candidates.
The general election is the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. Pursuant to state law, municipal elections are held at the same time in odd numbered years. Please note, most municipal jurisdictions do not have primary elections as the rules for conducting a primary election are different for municipalities.
Minor party candidates do not participate in the primary and are, instead, nominated at state party conventions. Independent candidates file by petition. State law requires polling places to open at a. State law allow counties to open polling locations as early as a. Pursuant to K. Please verify the operating hours in your county with your local election officer. To register to vote online, you must have a valid Kansas driver's license or non-driver's identification card.
You MUST re-register each time you change your name, address, or party affiliation for voting. Please allow time for processing. Once complete, your county election officer will confirm your registration is complete or provide notice that further action is necessary. State law requires Kansas voters to show photographic identification when casting a vote in person.
The following documents may be used to meet photo ID requirements for voting:. Exemptions from photo ID requirements exist for: permanent advance voters voters with illness or disabilities ; military and overseas voters and their spouses and dependents; and voter with religious objections who sign a Declaration of Religious Objection Form DRO.
