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Important Dates

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March 18, 2024

In-person advance voting ends at 12:00 p.m.

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March 19, 2024

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION

All advance ballots by mail must be received by close of polls.
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March 30, 2024

Internship application deadline for Summer 2024.

Internship Program

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May 30, 2024

Internship application deadline for Fall 2024.

Internship Program

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June 3, 2024

Candidate filing deadline to be on the 2024 Primary Election ballot.

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June 3, 2024

12:00 p.m. deadline to change party affiliation to participate in the 2024 Primary Election.

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June 5, 2024

Deadline to file adopted regulations to be effective by July 1, 2024.

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July 1, 2024

2024 Session Laws of Kansas will be posted to the Session Laws of Kansas page.

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July 16, 2024

Deadline to register to vote or update voter registration information to participate in the 2024 Primary Election.

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July 17, 2024

First day of advance voting for the 2024 Primary Election. Advance ballots by mail are transmitted. In-person advance voting may begin. Check with your county election officer for specific times and locations.

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July 30, 2024

Last day to apply for an advance voting mail ballot.

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August 5, 2024

In-person advance voting ends at 12:00 p.m.

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August 6, 2024

PRIMARY ELECTION

All advance ballots by mail must be postmarked by Election Day and received by August 9.
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August 15, 2024

Internship application deadline for Fall 2024.

Internship Program

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October 15, 2024

Deadline to register to vote or update voter registration information to participate in the 2024 General Election.

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October 16, 2024

First day of advance voting for the 2024 General Election. Advance ballots by mail are transmitted. In-person advance voting may begin. Check with your county election officer for specific times and locations.

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October 29, 2024

Last day to apply for an advance voting mail ballot.

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November 4, 2024

In-person advance voting ends at 12:00 p.m.

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November 5, 2024

GENERAL ELECTION

All advance ballots by mail must be postmarked by Election Day and received by November 8.
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December 4, 2024

Deadline to file adopted regulations to be effective by January 1, 2025.

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The Secretary of State's Office

Welcome to the official website of the Kansas Secretary of State. I hope this website provides valuable information on the services our office provides to Kansas residents, voters, and business owners.

The Secretary of State’s office is one of four offices authorized by the Kansas Constitution. The duties of the office are defined by almost 1,000 state laws, with the primary responsibility for administering elections, collecting certain records of Kansas businesses, and publishing the official publications for the State of Kansas. Information about those services and duties can be found by navigating through the website or by contacting the office.

Thank you for the privilege of serving as you Kansas Secretary of State.

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Scott Schwab
Kansas Secretary of State

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