With record turnout at the local and state levels entirely possible, Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab is reminding voters about different items designed to make the voting process smooth.
*Polls are open from 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. local time (although some counties may open earlier). Voters who are in line but have not yet cast their ballot by the time polls close will still be permitted to vote. Voting only takes a few minutes, but voters should expect longer lines during early morning hours, lunch time and after 5 p.m. and
should plan accordingly.
*A government issued photo ID is required to vote. Read more about photo ID requirements on our website.
*Voters can find their election day polling location by using the VoterView tool located on VoteKansas.gov.
*Electioneering is prohibited within 250 feet of polling locations. Electioneering is knowingly attempting to persuade or influence voters to vote for or against a particular candidate, and includes wearing, displaying or distributing items such items as buttons, stickers, signs, articles of clothing or campaign literature within a 250-foot radius of the polling place.
*Special accommodations and assistance are available for voters. Poll workers are trained and prepared to assist voters who may require special assistance to vote at their polling location. This includes the use of ballot marking devices to assist those with vision or mobility issues, as well as curbside voting.
*Voters who received a ballot by mail may deliver their completed ballot to any polling location within their
county, drop box, or the county election office on Election Day.
*If voters have concerns or witness suspicious activity, they are encouraged to first report the concerns or activity to the supervising judge of the polling place and then report it to the Secretary of State’s office for further investigation.
*Election night results will begin shortly after the polls close at 7 p.m.
With ongoing concerns about vote security dating back to the 2020 election and more concerns ahead of the final tally Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, including the potential for post-election violence, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach joined state attorneys general from across the country in issuing a statement calling for calm and peace.
Statement from state attorneys general, including Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach
“Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s election, we expect that Americans will respond peacefully, and we condemn any acts of violence related to the results. A peaceful transfer of power is the highest testament to the rule of law, a tradition that stands at the heart of our nation’s stability. As Attorneys General, we affirm our commitment to protect our communities and uphold the democratic principles we serve.
We call upon every American to vote, participate in civil discourse and, above all, respect the integrity of the democratic process. Let us come together after this election not divided by outcomes but united in our shared commitment to the rule of law and safety of all Americans. Violence has no place in the democratic process; we will exercise our authority to enforce the law against any illegal acts that threaten it.”
