Kansas Election Dates, Deadlines & How to Vote
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Here’s a detailed article covering all you need to know about the Kansas municipal general election taking place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (Kansas law refers to it as the general election following the first Monday in November):
🗳️ Kansas General (Municipal & School) Election
Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- Nature of the election: In Kansas, municipal and local school board elections are held in odd‑numbered years, and most do not have a primary unless needed for highly contested municipal races.
- Candidate filing deadline for municipal, school board, and community college trustee races was Monday, June 2, 2025 (by noon).
Key Voter Deadlines & Voting Options
| Deadline/Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Voter registration or update (general) | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | Last day to register or update your registration by mail or in person |
| Advance by mail ballots begin | October 15, 2025 | First day ballots are sent out, and in-person mail collection opens |
| In‑person early voting begins | October 20–25, 2025 | Counties may start early voting 20 days before election day—exact start varies by county (e.g., Oct 20 in Sedgwick, Oct 25 in Wyandotte) |
| Last day to request an advance mail ballot | October 28, 2025 | Deadline to request mail-in ballots in many counties |
| Advance in-person voting closes | Monday, November 3, 2025, at noon | Final chance to vote early in person at county offices |
| General Election Day | Tuesday, November 4, 2025PAT: Polls open typically 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (with some counties possibly 6 a.m.–8 p.m.) | Must be in line by the official closing time to vote |
| Certification & audits | November 6–14, 2025 | Counties hold post‑election audits, canvass results, recount deadlines, and public test of equipment |
⚖️ Races & Offices on the Ballot
- School board elections: Many districts hold school board member elections in November 2025.
- Municipal offices: City councils, mayors, unified government positions (e.g., Kansas City, Kansas, mayor/CEO, commissioners) are also up for election.
- No statewide offices are on the ballot, such as governor or U.S. Congress—that occurs in even‑numbered years.
Examples of notable local races:
- In Wyandotte County / Kansas City, Kansas, important municipal races include the Unified Government Mayor/CEO and several county‐commissioner seats. Some of these may have had primaries in August; winners will face off in November.
- School district board elections across multiple counties (e.g., Johnson, Sedgwick, McPherson, Coffey) are on the fall ballot, where voters choose local school board members or decide on ballot measures or bond issues.
🗓️ Timeline at a Glance
- June 2, 2025: Candidate filing deadline for all municipal and school board races.
- October 14, 2025: Registration deadline.
- October 15: Advance mail voting begins.
- October 20–25: Early in-person voting opens.
- October 28: Mail ballot request deadline.
- November 3 (noon): Early in-person voting ends.
- November 4: General Election Day.
- November 6–14: Audits, recounts, canvassing.
✅ Voter Checklist & Tips
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- Check your ballot: Use the Kansas Secretary of State’s tool or your county’s ballot lookup to see your local races and sample ballot.
- Photo ID required: You must present a valid photo ID when voting in person, though some exempt voters (e.g., permanent advance voters) may qualify for waivers.
- Plan your method:
- Voting in person on Nov 4? Polls open 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; be in line before closing.
- Voting early in person? Check your county’s early voting schedule.
- Voting by mail? Submit your application early; ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by Friday, November 7, in most counties.
- Accessibility accommodations: Counties provide language assistance, ADA-compliant polling locations, and assistance for special needs voters.
🧭 Final Thoughts
This November 4, 2025, general election marks an opportunity for Kansans to shape local governments and school boards across the state. With most statewide offices off the ballot, the focus will be on municipal leadership, tax and bond measures, and education policy at the community level. While some jurisdictions may have held primaries back in August, the Fall ballot is where final decisions are made.
Whether you’re deciding on a school board race, a city council seat, or a local bond measure, now’s the time to confirm your registration, review your ballot, and choose how you’ll cast your vote. Let me know if you’d like to look up races by county or find candidate information and local guides.
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