In Kansas, registering to vote is simple and may be done by completing the voter registration application. Anyone who is a U.S. citizen, 18 years or older, a resident of Kansas, and has completed the terms of any sentence from a felony conviction, is legally qualified to vote.
When registering, voters may choose to affiliate with one of the four recognized political parties in Kansas (Democratic, Republican, Libertarian, or United Kansas) or choose not to be affiliated with a political party.
If you wish to update any part of your voter registration (name, address, or party affiliation) you will need to complete a new voter registration application.
Voter Registration & Party Affiliation Deadlines
Per state law, the voter registration books close 21 days before an election and remain closed until the election is completed. Any registrations received in that period will not be processed until after the election.
In even years, party affiliation changes are not permitted from June 1 through September 1. Unaffiliated voters may affiliate with any party at any time.
Voter View
The Kansas Secretary of State’s Office provides VoterView, a convenient tool that allows voters to verify their registration information, locate their Election Day polling place, and view their sample ballot when available.
Ways to Register to Vote
Online Registration
Complete a Paper Application
Print and complete a Voter Registration Application and return:
By E-Mail: [email protected]
By Text: (913) 953-9539
Register In Person
Visit the Election Office, or one of our partner locations, and complete an application in person.
Military and Overseas Voters
UOCAVA
The Uniform and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act allows for overseas voting, or federal services voting, for active duty military and family members and individuals, living abroad. To qualify, voters must meet the criteria set out in the Federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, commonly referred to as UOCAVA
- Members of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine on active duty or an eligible spouse or dependent.
- U.S. citizens (18-years or older) residing outside the United States.
- U.S. citizens overseas by virtue of employment or accompanying spouse or dependent.
To register, complete the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).
If you are unable to access this form, please e-mail at [email protected] or call our office at (913) 715-6800 and we will send the application to you. Kansas does not require that the form be notarized or witnessed. The completed form may be returned by e-mail, fax, or mail:
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Fax: (913) 791-8932
- Mail: Johnson County Election Office - UOCAVA, 2101 East Kansas City Road Olathe, KS 66061
The FPCA is valid for the calendar year. The most efficient way to keep informed of upcoming elections is to complete the FPCA annually, with every change of address and at least 90 days prior to an election you wish to vote in.
Federal and state law require ballots to be sent out 45 days prior to Election Day to those who have an active FPCA on file. If you submit your FPCA within 45 days of the election, your ballot will be sent as your application is processed in our office.
Your voted ballot may be returned by e-mail: [email protected] or fax: (913) 791-8932. If you choose to return your ballot through the postal service, it must be returned in the envelope provided. Whichever method you use, your ballot must be received by the Election Office no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted.
If your voted ballot is returned by e-mail or fax, you are not required to also mail your ballot. To confirm that the Election Office received your ballot, or to ask a question at any time, contact our staff at [email protected].