If you’re a Topeka resident looking for all the essential details on voting in the upcoming 2024 elections, you’ve come to the right place. This comprehensive guide covers voting locations, early voting, voter ID requirements, and how to check your registration status to ensure your vote counts. Whether you’re voting in person or by mail, this resource is here to help you make informed decisions and navigate Kansas’ voting process smoothly.
Where to Vote in Topeka on Election Day
Topeka voters can find their designated polling locations by visiting the Kansas voter information website at myvoteinfo.voteks.org. Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CT. You’ll also find early voting locations listed here, making it easy to participate in this year’s election.
What’s on the Topeka Ballot?
Knowing what’s on the ballot ahead of time is a great way to prepare. For details on local candidates, ballot measures, and more, explore the Ballotpedia Voter Toolkit, which provides insight into races and issues that matter most to Topeka residents.
Checking Your Voter Registration in Kansas
Your voter registration status must be active to vote in the 2024 elections. To check your registration, update your details, or register online, visit myvoteinfo.voteks.org. Kansas’ deadline for voter registration is October 15, 2024—whether registering online, in-person, or by mail (postmarked by October 15).
In-Person Voting Requirements in Kansas
Kansas requires photo identification to vote in person. Acceptable IDs include:
- Kansas driver’s license or ID card
- U.S. passport
- U.S. military ID
- Student ID from Kansas institutions, and others
Visit sos.ks.gov for a complete list of accepted IDs. Early voting starts October 16, 2024, and runs through November 4, 2024.
Absentee Voting in Kansas
For absentee voting, Topeka residents must have requested a ballot by October 29, 2024 AND Kansas’ absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day AND received in time for counting. Remember, no additional eligibility criteria are needed to vote absentee in Kansas.
Voting Rights Restoration for Formerly Convicted Individuals
Kansas automatically restores voting rights to individuals who have completed their sentence, parole, or probation following a felony conviction. Once eligible, these individuals can register to vote just like any other resident.
Important Contact Information for Topeka Voters
For any questions about voting, or if you need assistance on Election Day, contact these agencies:
- Kansas Secretary of State, Elections Division: kssos.org | (785) 296-4564
- U.S. Election Assistance Commission: eac.gov | (866) 747-1471
Whether you’re voting in person, by mail, or taking advantage of early voting options, your vote matters. Make sure to participate in this year’s election to have your voice heard in Topeka and beyond.
