Important Dates

  • June 1, 2026 (12:00 p.m.) - Candidate filing deadline for the Primary/General Election. Candidates must file with the Kansas Secretary of States Office. (Precinct committee candidates file with theElection Office).

  • October 13, 2026 – Last day to register to vote.

  • October 14, 2026 – Advance by-mail ballots begin mailing.

  • October 17, 2026 – Advance in-person voting begins.

  • November 2, 2026 (12:00 p.m.) – Advance in-person voting ends at 12:00 Noon (Election Office Only).

  • November 3, 2026 – General Election Day. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

  • November 5, 2026 (10:00 a.m. until completed) – Selection of contests and precincts for the post-election audit.

  • November 6, 2026 (10:00 a.m. until completed) – Post-election audit.

  • November 12, 2026 (10:00 a.m. until completed) – Canvass of the 2026 General Election.

  • November 13, 2026 – Post-election public test of voting equipment.

  • November 13, 2026 (5:00 p.m.) – Deadline to request a recount

Voters in Wyandotte County have three options to vote:     

  • Applications for advance by mail ballots are available online, and can be returned to our office by mail, fax, or e-mail.

  • Voters can visit one of our early voting locations. Locations and hours are available online.

  • On November 3, 2026 you must visit your assigned Polling Place to vote on election day. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You can find your assigned Polling Place by using the online voter look up tool Voter View.

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