Kansas Voters Face October 13 Registration Deadline
Kansas voters must register by October 13 for the November 3 general election, which will determine the state's governor and federal representatives.
Kansas voters face a registration deadline of October 13, 2026, for the general election scheduled for November 3. The upcoming vote will determine the state's governor, one U.S. senator, U.S. representatives, and a constitutional amendment regarding voting.
Laura Rainwater, the Sedgwick County Election Commissioner, is urging citizens to verify their registration through voteks.gov. She recommends that voters use drop boxes or polling sites for mail-in ballots rather than the postal service if they are within one week of the election.
No-excuse absentee voting runs from October 14 to November 2, with a deadline to request those ballots on October 27. While a Kansas appellate court ruled that ballots arriving three days after the election will be counted, the official return deadline is the close of polls on November 3. On Election Day, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and voters must provide a photo-ID at their assigned location or cast a provisional ballot.
