Last-minute tips for Kansas City voters: What’s on the ballot, where to vote & more
If you haven’t voted early or by mail, Tuesday is the big day. Here’s a review of everything you need to know to cast your ballot around Kansas City on Election Day.
Missouri voters will vote on five ballot questions, as well as the state’s new senator, congressional representatives to send to Washington, D.C., state representatives to serve in Jefferson City, county-level offices and more.
Kansas voters will vote on the next governor and other statewide offices, congressional representatives to send to Washington, D.C. and state representatives to serve in Topeka.
How do I learn more about what will be on the ballot in Missouri and Kansas?
The Star highlighted six key races that will be on ballots in Kansas or Missouri.
You can also see all of the candidates and issues on your ballot in The Star’s voter guides for Kansas and Missouri.
In addition to the races described below, you’ll also see judges on your ballot. Here’s what to know about those.
Here is a breakdown for the Kansas ballot
U.S. Senate and House of Representatives for districts 2 and 3
Kansas voters will also see these two questions on the ballot
Johnson County: State Legislature and Board of Education and Johnson County Commission
Wyandotte County: State Legislature and Board of Education
Here is a breakdown for the Missouri ballot
U.S. Senate and House of Representatives for districts 4, 5 and 6
Missouri voters will weigh in on these five ballot questions.
Here’s more about Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri.
Here’s more about Amendment 4, which would give the state power to require Kansas City give more money to KCPD.
Jackson County: State legislature and Jackson County Legislature
Kansas City: Voters will see these two questions on the ballot about a city bond that would give money to improve parks and create more affordable housing in the city.
Platte County: State legislature and county presiding commissioner
Clay County: State legislature and Clay County Commission
You can look up a sample ballot on the Kansas and Missouri secretary of states’ websites.
What time do polls open in Missouri and Kansas?
Missouri polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.
In Kansas, polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
How do I find my polling place around Kansas City?
Kansas voters should check the state’s VoterView tool.
Missouri voters should check with the state’s voter outreach search tool.
You can also check directly with your local election board.
Keep in mind: Some polling locations have changed since the primary, so it’s important to make sure you double check your polling location before heading out to vote on Election Day.
What should I bring to the polls in Missouri?
Registered Missouri voters will now need a government-issued photo ID in order to vote on Nov. 8. If you don’t have a qualified photo ID, you will be asked to fill out a provisional ballot.
Accepted forms of photo ID for Missouri include:
A non-expired Missouri driver’s license or a state ID
A non-expired military ID, including a veteran ID card
A U.S. passport or another form of photo ID issued by the U.S. government or the state of Missouri that is not expired
What should I bring to the polls in Kansas?
To vote in Kansas you need to show up to your polling place with a photo ID. If you don’t have a valid photo ID based on Kansas state law, you will be given a provisional ballot.
Photo IDs that will work at Kansas polling places include:
Driver’s License or photo ID card issued by any state
U.S. Passport
Military ID
Student ID card from a Kansas institution
Concealed carry license
Public assistance ID card or employee ID issued by a government agency
How do I contact my election office?
There are multiple election offices serving residents in the Kansas City area. If you have specific questions about your polling place, operating hours or what else you might need to know ahead of voting, make sure you get in touch with your local election office.
Here’s a look at each election office and how to get in touch with them.
Missouri
The Kansas City Election Board oversees elections for Kansas City, Missouri, residents who live south of the river.
816-842-4820
30 West Pershing Road, Suite 2800, Kansas City, Missouri
The Jackson County Election Board manages elections for residents in Jackson County who live outside of Kansas City — think Independence or Raytown.
816-325-4600
215 N. Liberty, Independence
Cass County Election Authority
Those who live south of Jackson County, in cities like Raymore or Belton, should check in with the Cass County Election Authority.
816-380-8102
102 E. Wall St., Harrisonville
Folks north of the Missouri River and east of North Platte Purchase Drive should go to Clay County for more information.
816-415-8683
100 W. Mississippi St., Liberty
Platte County Board of Elections
People who live north of the MIssouri River and west of North Platte Purchase Drive should check in with Platte County.
816-858-4400
2600 NW Prairie View Road, Platte City
Kansas
Johnson County Election Office
The Johnson County Election Office oversees elections in Johnson County.
913-715-6800
2101 E. Kansas City Road, Olathe
Unified Government Election Office
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County Election Office covers Kansas City, Kansas, and broader Wyandotte County.
913-573-8500
850 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas
This story was originally published November 7, 2022 at 1:05 PM.