Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Kansas General Election
Every Kansas voter will see the statewide races below.
Election Day
U.S. House and local races for Kansas are coming soon. To see your full ballot now, use Kansas Secretary of State: Elections.
Statewide races
On every Kansas ballot.
Key dates
- Tue, October 13, 2026: Voter registration deadlineLast day to register, or to update a registration with a new address or name, for the general election.
- Wed, October 14, 2026: Advance voting beginsCounties begin sending advance mail ballots, and in-person advance voting may begin. Dates and locations vary by county.
- Tue, October 27, 2026: In-person advance voting open in all countiesEvery county must offer in-person advance voting by this date. This is also the deadline to apply for an advance mail ballot.
- Tue, November 3, 2026: Election DayPolls must be open at least 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. State law says mail ballots are due when polls close, but under a court injunction that remains in effect for this election, ballots postmarked by Election Day count if they arrive by the last postal delivery on Friday, Nov. 6.
Sources: Important Election Dates; Advance Voting Information; Appeals court: Kansas mail-in ballots will be accepted for 3 days after November election (Kansas Reflector, 2026-10-07); Kansas Voter Guide: What you need to know for November elections (KCTV5, 2026-09-28). Check with your local election office for early-voting hours and locations.