Kansans will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 4, for city and school board elections, with local leadership and ballot questions on the line in communities across the state.
The off-year election typically draws lower turnout, but officials are encouraging residents to make their voices heard through early or Election Day voting.
Advance voting begins Monday, Oct. 20, in Cowley County. You will need to provide ID to vote.
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In Winfield, ballots can be cast at the County Clerk’s Office, 321 E. 10th, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 20–24 and Oct. 27–31; 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 1; and 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 3.
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In Arkansas City, advance voting will take place at the Water Treatment Plant, 400 W. Madison, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27–31.
Voters may also request a mail ballot through Oct. 28, and all ballots must be returned by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. Polls across Kansas will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 4.
While no statewide or federal offices appear on the ballot, the election will decide mayoral and city council and commission races, as well as seats on local school boards. USD 470 voters are also considering a bond issue.
You can search for your sample ballot here.
Election officials expect turnout to hover around 15 to 20 percent — typical for an odd-year local election. But they emphasize that decisions made by city and school leaders often have the most direct impact on residents’ daily lives, from budgeting and development to infrastructure and classroom priorities.