Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab is reminding voters of the following tips as Kansans head to the polls today.
• Polls are open from 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. local time (although some counties may open earlier). Voters who are in line but have not yet cast their ballot by the time polls close will still be permitted to vote. Voting only takes a few minutes, but voters should expect longer lines during early morning hours, lunch time and after 5 p.m. and should plan accordingly.
• A government issued photo ID is required to vote. Read more about photo ID requirements on our website.
• Voters can find their election day polling location by using the VoterView tool located on VoteKansas.gov.
• Electioneering is prohibited within 250 feet of polling locations. Electioneering is knowingly attempting to persuade or influence voters to vote for or against a particular candidate, and includes wearing, displaying or distributing items such items as buttons, stickers, signs, articles of clothing or campaign literature within a 250- foot radius of the polling place.
• Special accommodations and assistance are available for voters. Poll workers are trained and prepared to assist voters who may require special assistance to vote at their polling location. This includes the use of ballot marking devices to assist those with vision or mobility issues, as well as curbside voting.
• Voters who received a ballot by mail may deliver their completed ballot to any polling location within their county, drop box, or the county election office on Election Day.
• If voters have concerns or witness suspicious activity, they are encouraged to first report the concerns or activity to the supervising judge of the polling place and then report it to the Secretary of State’s office for further investigation.
• Election night results will begin shortly after the polls close at 7 p.m. Results will be available on sos.ks.gov. Schwab encourages those waiting to vote until Election Day to have a plan– view their sample ballot and locate their polling place on VoterView to be better prepared.
“Having a voting plan is beneficial and can help ensure a smooth voting experience on Election Day,” Schwab said.
For more election information, visit VoteKansas.gov.
