Primary Election Timeline
Stay on track and vote with confidence! Here’s everything you need to know about registration, mail ballots, early voting, and election dates in Kansas.
Request a Mail-In (Absentee) Ballot
A mail ballot can generally be requested anytime up to 7 days before an election and gets mailed about 20 days before an election.
New in 2026: Mail ballots must be received by your county election office or polling place by close of polls on Election Day.
Voter Registration Deadline
For the Primary Election on August 4, 2026, the voter registration deadline is July 14, 2026. Check your registration or get registered at KSVotes.org.
Early Voting begins in some counties.
First day of advance voting. Advance mail ballots will start hitting mailboxes. In-person advance voting may begin. Check with your county election office for specific times and locations.
Early Voting (In-Person Advance Voting) Begins Statewide
Early in-person voting is available statewide from July 28, 2026 for the Primary Election. Depending on your county, you may also find satellite locations with extended hours.
Early Voting Ends
Early Voting in-person takes place
9:00 a.m. – noon Monday before Election Day.
Election Day
Polling place hours: open at least from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and some counties extend hours from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
General Election Timeline
Stay on track and vote with confidence! Here’s everything you need to know about registration, mail ballots, early voting, and election dates in Kansas.
Request a Mail-In (Absentee) Ballot
A mail ballot can generally be requested anytime up to 7 days before an election and gets mailed about 20 days before an election.
New in 2026: Mail ballots must be received by your county election office or polling place by close of polls on Election Day.
Voter Registration Deadline
For the November 3, 2026 General Election, the voter registration deadline is Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Early Voting begins in some counties.
First day of advance voting. Advance mail ballots will start hitting mailboxes. In-person advance voting may begin. Check with your county election office for specific times and locations.
Early Voting (In-Person Advance Voting) Begins Statewide
Early in-person voting is available statewide from October 27, 2026 for the General Election. Depending on your county, you may also find satellite locations with extended hours.
Early Voting Ends
Early Voting in-person takes place
9:00 a.m. – noon Monday before Election Day.
Election Day
Polling place hours: open at least from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and some counties extend hours from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.