WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Sedgwick County Election Office is about to get even busier. With the presidential election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, just four weeks away, workers are preparing for an influx of last-minute voter registrations, requests for mail ballots, and opening satellite voting locations.
Oct. 15 – Deadline to register to vote
If you are not registered to vote, next Tuesday, Oct. 15, is your last chance before the general election. If you have moved or changed your name, you need to update your information on file.
If you don’t know if you are registered, check on the Kansas Secretary of State’s VoterView website: voteks.org. That’s where you can also see your sample ballot.
- Online voter registration applications are available at Welcome – Kansas Online Voter Registration: ks.gov.
- You can also register by mail or in person at the Sedgwick County Election Office, 510 N. Main, Suite 101, until 5 p.m. on Oct. 15.
Oct. 16 – Advance by-mail ballots are sent
If you want to vote by mail and have already requested a ballot, the Sedgwick County Election Office will put your ballot in the mail on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
If you want to request a by-mail ballot, you must request it by Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 5 p.m. You can request one by calling 316-660-7100 or by filling out and printing this form and mailing it to the Sedgwick County Election Office, 510 N. Main, Suite 101, Wichita, KS 67203. You can also request one in person at the election office during regular business hours.
Oct. 21 – Early in-person voting begins at three locations
Starting Monday, Oct. 21, any registered Sedgwick County voter can vote early at these locations. You do not have to vote at the place nearest your home. You can choose whatever location is convenient.
- Sedgwick County Extension Office, 21st and Ridge
- Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Nov. 1, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.
- Reformation Lutheran Church, 7601 E. 13th North, near 13th and Rock Road
- Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. until Nov. 1, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.
- Sedgwick County Election Office, 510 N. Main, near Central and Main
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. until Nov. 1, and 8 a.m.-Noon on Nov. 4.
Oct. 29 – Early in-person voting continues with more locations
On Tuesday, Oct. 29, Sedgwick County voters will have 20 sites to choose from. Click on a location to see the days and hours.
Oct. 29 is also the last day you can request a by-mail ballot. You must request it by 5 p.m. by calling 316-660-7100 or visiting the Sedgwick County Election Office, 510 N. Main, Suite 101, Wichita, KS 67203.
Nov. 5 – Election Day
Sedgwick County polling sites will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. You must vote at your assigned polling location. If you do not know your polling site, you can find it on the Kansas Secretary of State’s VoterView website: voteks.org.
