Voting Options
Sedgwick County voters can choose how and when they vote.
Jump to: Military & Overseas Civilian Voters (UOCAVA), Provisional Voting, Voting Assistance
Advanced Mail Voting
All Sedgwick County voters are eligible to vote by mail. Click the link above to find out how.
Military and overseas civilians can vote in federal elections by submitting to the Election Office a completed Federal Post Card Application.
Early In-Person Voting
You may vote at any early in-person voting site during early in-person voting period. Go to the Early Vote Center most convenient for you. The Election Office begins in-person advance voting at least seven days prior to every election and continues until Noon the Monday before Election Day. Additional satellite sites may be open Thursday – Saturday the week before Election Day for local elections, or Tuesday – Saturday for large county-wide elections.
Election Day Voting
Voters who choose to vote on Election Day must vote at their designated polling place. NOTE: Due to anticipated high volumes of voters, some polling locations may have long lines. To find your assigned Polling Place check your voter card, call us at (316) 660-7100, or look up your polling location.
Polling Places are open for voting on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Never voted before? See what to expect at the polling place.
State of Kansas
Voter’s Rights and Responsibilities
| Rights | Responsibilities |
| As a Kansas elector, you have the right to: |
As a Kansas elector, you have the responsibility to: |
| Ask questions | Register to vote at least 21 days before the election |
Request a ballot if you are:
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Provide photo ID before receiving your ballot |
| Vote a provisional ballot if your name is not on the voter registration list or if there is another question about your qualifications to vote |
Respect the privacy and voting rights of others |
| Vote in an accessible voting place, and request assistance if needed |
Read and follow instructions |
| Review a sample ballot before voting | Follow all federal and state voting laws |
| Mark your ballot privately and free from coercion or intimidation |
Follow voting procedures established by the county election officer and precinct election board workers |
| Receive instructions on how to contact the appropriate officials if these rights are violated |
Report illegal activities such as electioneering, denial of voting rights, bribery, fraud, misrepresentation or other alleged election crimes to the precinct election board, the county election officer or the Secretary of State |
| Receive a ballot if you are in line at the time the polls close |
Review your ballot before casting it to ensure it is complete and correct |
| Obtain up to two replacement ballots if yours is mismarked or spoiled |
Treat election workers and other voters with courtesy and respect |
| Occupy the voting booth up to five minutes if others are waiting |
Be informed about the candidates and issues on the ballot |
| Have your ballot count if it is cast legally and timely |
Keep your voter registration and address records current in the county election office |
| Voting Instructions | Provisional Ballot Voting Instructions |
| State your name | Complete a new voter registration card |
| Provide photo ID | Mark your ballot and seal it in the envelope provided |
| Sign the poll book | Sign the statement on the envelope |
| Upon request you may receive assistance in signing your name or in voting |
You will receive information about how to find out whether your ballot counted and, if not, why |
| Mark your ballot | |
| Make sure the ballot is complete and accurate, then cast it |
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| Exit the polling place |