VoterNotificationSystem

Election Day Voting on April 5th

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:24:44 GMT

Tuesday, April 5, is Election day in the cities of Bonner Springs, De Soto, Edgerton, Fairway, Gardner, Lake Quivira, Lenexa, Merriam, Mission Hills, Mission Woods, Olathe, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Roeland Park, Spring Hill and Westwood Hills. This election also includes all School Districts within the county, Johnson County Community College Trustees, Water District #1 of Johnson County, Merriam Drainage District, and Monticello Drainage District.

The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

To view your sample ballot and confirm your polling place, go to Voter Lookup at www.jocoelection.org.

For the most current information on Johnson County elections, visit our website at www.jocoelection.org.

Welcome !

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:01:01 GMT

Welcome to the Voter Notification System from the Johnson County Kansas Election Office.

Notices may include announcements of upcoming elections, Advance Voting dates and locations, reminders prior to Election Day, and urgent election information such as last-minute polling place changes.

For the most current information on Johnson County elections, visit our web site at www.jocoelection.org.

Comments on the Voter Notification System may be e-mailed to election@jocoelection.org

Upcoming April 5 Spring Election

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:04:58 GMT

The April 5th election includes the election of Mayor and/or Council Members in the cities of Bonner Springs, De Soto, Edgerton, Fairway, Gardner, Lake Quivira, Lenexa, Merriam, Mission Hills, Mission Woods, Olathe, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Roeland Park, Spring Hill and Westwood Hills. This election also includes all School Districts within the county, Johnson County Community College Trustees, Water District #1 of Johnson County, Merriam Drainage District, and Monticello Drainage District.

For the most current information on Johnson County elections, visit our website at www.jocoelection.org.

Advance Voting by Mail Began March 16th

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:08:36 GMT

Advance voting by mail began on March 16th for the April 5th Election in Johnson County. Applications are being accepted now.

To vote by mail, voters may complete an Application for an Advance Voting Ballot by Mail then fax or mail it to the Johnson County Election Office. The address and fax numbers are on the form.

Applications also are available at public libraries and at www.jocoelection.org.

Completed applications must be received at the Election Office before 5:00 p.m. on April 1st. Your ballot must be returned to the election office by 7 p.m. on April 5th to be counted.

If you applied for an advance ballot by mail and did not receive it, please call the election office at 913-782-3441.

For the most current information on Johnson County elections, visit our website at www.jocoelection.org.

Voter Registration Closed

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:12:28 GMT

Voter registration closed on March 21st for the April 5th Election.

Applications are available on the Election Office website at www.jocoelection.org.

Completed applications should be signed and mailed, faxed or emailed to the Election Office at 2101 E. Kansas City Road in Olathe, Kansas 66061, faxed to 913-791-8934, or emailed to registration@jocoelection.org.

Applications must be postmarked on or before March 21st in order to be eligible to vote.

To register, you must be a United States citizen, a resident of the State of Kansas, and be 18 years old on or before the next election day.

You must include your Kansas driver's license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number on the application.

If you change your name or address, or wish to change your party affiliation, you must update your voter registration by completing a new voter registration application.

You may also register in person at any city hall, or pick up an application at the library or the Election Office.

To confirm that you are registered, go to Voter Lookup on the Election Office website at www.jocoelection.org and review the information.

As always, for the most current information on Johnson County elections, visit our website at www.jocoelection.org.

View Your Sample Ballot

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:17:24 GMT

Official election information for the April 5th election is posted at www.jocoelection.org.

The official candidate list shows contestants for Mayor and/or Council Members in the cities of Bonner Springs, De Soto, Edgerton, Fairway, Gardner, Lake Quivira, Lenexa, Merriam, Mission Hills, Mission Woods, Olathe, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Roeland Park, Spring Hill and Westwood Hills. This election also includes all School Districts within the county, Johnson County Community College Trustees, Water District #1 of Johnson County, Merriam Drainage District, and Monticello Drainage District.

Beginning March 17th, you may view your individual sample ballot at the Johnson County Election Website. You can also see your polling place location and address.

While you are there, you can also sign up for email and text message updates besides the podcasts.

Again, the website address is www.jocoelection.org.

Advance Voting in Person Ends April 4th

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:22:19 GMT

Johnson County, Kansas voters may vote in advance beginning March 29th at the Johnson County Election Office.

• Advance voting hours at the Election Office are weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Advance voting at the Election Office ends on Monday, April 4th at 12:00 noon.

• The Election Office is located at 2101 E Kansas City Road in Olathe near the Bass Pro Shop.

As always, for the most current information on Johnson County elections, visit our website at www.jocoelection.org.

Part-Time Help Wanted

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:02:10 GMT

Johnson County's Election Office is currently seeking applications for persons interested in part-time employment. Workers will be hired to assist with registration, proofing of ballots, stuffing and counting of ballots, and set-up and diagnostics of voting machings.

To apply, send an email with your resume to election@jocoelection.org.