Monday is the last day of early voting in MO and KS. What to know to hit the polls
Election Day is almost here, which means there are just a few more chances to cast your ballot in the Kansas City area. Early voting is already underway in Kansas and Missouri leading up to Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Are you prepared to vote? Here’s what you need to know in the last few days leading up to the election.
How many people have voted so far?
As of Thursday, thousands of people have voted in each county that makes up the Kansas City area. Here are the latest counts. We haven’t heard back from Jackson County or Kansas City yet, but we’ll update this piece when we do.
Platte County: 3,236
Clay County: 6,763
Johnson County: 74,472
Wyandotte County: 8,939
“We’re at about 16.6% more ballots cast at this time versus what it was in the primary election,” Johnson County Election Commissioner told The Star. He noted that voter numbers have been relatively steady compared to the primary election, where voter numbers rose every day leading up to Election Day.
“The indication is that hopefully there isn’t as big of an Election Day rush,” he added. “But there could be.”
Where can I still vote early?
Kansas City: You can vote early at the following three locations:
Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, Suite 610 (Lower Level B)
Friday, Nov. 4: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 5: 8 a.m. to noon
Monday, Nov. 7: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m
The Whole Person, 3710 Main St.
Friday, Nov. 4: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 5: 8 a.m. to noon
United Believers Community Church, 5600 E. 112th Terrace
Friday, Nov. 4: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 5: 8 a.m. to noon
Jackson County: You can vote early at the county election office at 110 N. Liberty St. in Independence. This location is open for early voting on Friday, Nov. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Clay County: You can vote early at the county election office or its satellite location at 100 W. Mississippi St. in Liberty or 1901 N.E. 48th St. These locations are open for early voting on Friday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Platte County: You can vote early at the county election office at 2600 N.W. Prairie View Road in Platte City. This location is open for early voting on Friday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. to noon and Monday, Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Johnson County: Here’s where you can vote in Johnson County on Nov. 3, 4 or 5. Click on each link to see the location’s hours. The three locations marked with an asterisk (*) are also open on Nov. 7 until noon.
Wyandotte County: Here are the advance voting locations in Wyandotte County. View their hours of operation on the Wyandotte County Election Office website. The location marked with an asterisk (*) is also open on Nov. 7 until noon.
Wyandotte County Election Office: 850 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas*
Argentine Community Center: 2810 Metropolitan Ave., Kansas City, Kansas
Eisenhower Recreation Center: 2901 N. 72nd St., Kansas City, Kansas
Kane Community Center: 3130 N. 122nd St., Kansas City, Kansas
What will I be voting on?
In Missouri, voters will weigh in on local, state and federal candidates as well as five state constitutional amendments and a number of appointed judges. Kansas City voters will also see two local ballot questions.
In Kansas, voters will weigh in on local, state and federal candidates as well as two state constitutional amendments and a number of appointed and elected judges.
Not sure where to vote? Enter your address here in Missouri or here in Kansas. Keep in mind that your polling place may have changed since August’s primary.
Do you have more questions about how to participate in the upcoming election? Ask the Service Journalism team at kcq@kcstar.com.
This story was originally published November 4, 2022 at 7:00 AM.
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