2026 voter guide
KS
How to vote in Kansas in 2026
Every deadline, rule, and official link — kept simple. When you're ready, build a personal plan with calendar reminders in about a minute.
Key dates
- State Primary
- Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- General Election
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Register online by
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Register by mail by
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026(postmarked)
- Register in person by
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Request a mail ballot by
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Deadlines shown are for the November 3, 2026 general election.
Subscribe to these deadlines
One tap adds every Kansas deadline to your calendar — and when rules change, the dates update on their own. No account, no email.
Register to vote
Online: 21 days before Election Day. By mail: Postmarked 21 days before Election Day. In person: 21 days before Election Day.
Online — the fastest way
A few minutes on the official site.
By mail
Print, sign, and mail the National Mail Voter Registration Form.
In person
At your local election office or DMV.
Already registered? Double-check.
Vote by mail
Any registered voter can vote by mail in Kansas. Received 7 days before Election Day
Returning it: Postmarked by Election Day and received 3 days after Election Day.
Vote in person
Early voting
OfferedAdvance voting may begin as early as Wednesday, October 14, 2026 and must be open in every county by Tuesday, October 27.
On Election Day — Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — vote at your assigned polling place or vote center.
On your 2026 ballot
2 statewide measures are certified for Kansas's 2026 ballots so far.
Elections for Supreme Court Justices AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Judicial selection · Aug 4, 2026
This amendment would make Kansas Supreme Court justices elected officials and abolish the nominating commission that currently screens candidates for appointment.
A yes vote means: Makes Kansas Supreme Court justices elected and abolishes the court's nominating commission.
A no vote means: Keeps the current system, in which a nominating commission screens candidates for appointment.
Citizenship Voting Requirement AmendmentConstitutional amendment · Elections · Nov 3, 2026
This amendment would state in the Kansas Constitution that only a citizen of the United States is eligible to vote in elections in the state.
A yes vote means: Adds language to the state constitution stating that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote.
A no vote means: Leaves the constitution's current language on voter eligibility unchanged.
All 2026 ballot measures, state by state →
Statewide measures only, from Ballotpedia's certified list (checked Jul 6, 2026). Local measures appear on your county sample ballot.
Quick answers
Can I register to vote online in Kansas?
Yes — Kansas has official online registration (deadline: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 for the general election). It usually takes a few minutes.
Do I need an excuse to vote by mail?
No — any registered voter in Kansas can request a mail ballot, no excuse needed.
Can I register on Election Day?
No — same-day registration isn't available in Kansas, so the advance deadline is the one that counts. Online: 21 days before Election Day. By mail: Postmarked 21 days before Election Day. In person: 21 days before Election Day.
When are the 2026 elections?
State Primary: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Turn this into your plan
Three questions, then every Kansas deadline lands on your calendar with reminders.
Make your voting planCompiled from official state sources, vote.gov, and Ballotpedia (2026 calendars). Rules occasionally change — when it matters, confirm with the Kansas election office. Found an error? Tell us.