General election 2024: Your guide to the Kansas ballot on Nov. 5

From national and state to local elections, Kansans will be faced with many issues as they head to the polls on Nov. 5. The Beacon’s coverage is here to bring context to this year’s election through explainers, in-depth reporting, candidate Q&As and how-to guides. Have something specific you want us to look into? Submit it here.

Looking for Missouri election coverage? Head here.

Key dates leading up to Election Day in Kansas

Oct. 15: Kansas voter registration deadline for general election
Oct. 16: Kansas advance voting begins
Oct. 29: Last day to apply for an advance voting by mail ballot. All advance ballots by mail must be postmarked by Election Day and received by Friday, Nov. 8.
Nov. 5: Election Day. State law requires polling places to open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Election Day. But some may open earlier. If you are in line by 7 p.m. you are allowed to vote. Check your polling location.

KC Voter Guide

Live on the Kansas side of the Kansas City metro? The Beacon is a member of the Kansas City Media Collective and has put together a voter guide for Kansas and Missouri, including counties on both sides of the state line in the Kansas City area. Find that guide here. The guide includes Spanish translations.

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Candidate Q&As

Kansas Board of Education: Your election guide to the 2024 showdowns

Kansas House Elections: Your guide to voting in Wichita and Sedgwick County

Kansas Senate Elections: Your guide to the 2024 Sedgwick County election

How to register to vote in Kansas 

To vote in Kansas, you must be a U.S. citizen, a state resident and at least 18 years old on or before Election Day. If you’ve been convicted of a felony, you will need to register to vote again once you’re discharged from imprisonment and off probation, parole or conditional release.

You’ll need to reregister — also 21 days in advance — if you move, change your name, change your party affiliation or get removed from the rolls.

The deadline to register for the Nov. 5, 2024, general election is Oct. 15, 2024.

You have a few options.

• Fill out an online form. You’ll need your Kansas driver’s license or nondriver ID. 
• Fill out a paper form and return it to your county by mail, email or fax or in person. 
• Register in person with your county.

If you can’t remember whether your registration is updated or want to make sure you’re registered, you can check your status on the Kansas secretary of state’s voter website. Provide the exact name you used to register and your date of birth. 

How to find a Kansas sample ballot

You can find your sample ballot on the Voter View site by checking your registration.

You can also request a sample ballot at your local election office or polling place.

The Kansas secretary of state’s website posts a candidate list for federal and state offices.

How to find where you vote on Election Day

You can look up your polling place by entering your address on the Kansas Voter View site. 

What form of ID you need to vote

Kansas requires a photo ID for most voters. Your options include a driver’s license or ID card from any state, a U.S. passport or military ID, a Native American tribe ID, a government employee badge, university student ID card, concealed carry license or public assistance ID card. 

You’re exempt from the requirement if you’re a:

• Permanent advance voter due to illness or disability. 
• Military or overseas voter, or a spouse or dependent of one. 
• Voter with religious objections who has filled out a declaration form.
• If you’re a voter over age 65 you may use an expired ID.

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