What type of ID do you need to bring to the polls to vote in the Kansas election?
The polls are open in Kansas for Election Day, as hundreds of thousands of residents cast their votes on state legislators and U.S. representatives. That is on top of the presidential election for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.
If you waited until Election Day to vote, you will need to bring a form of identification with you to your polling location.
Kansas voters should use the state’s VoterView tool at myvoteinfo.voteks.org, or consult with their local election board to find their polling location.
All polling places in Kansas are required to be open at least 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, but some began welcoming voters as early as 6 a.m. or stay open as late as 8 p.m. Johnson County polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., while Wyandotte County polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
As in all elections, if you’re in line when the polls close in the evening, you still have a right to vote, so stay in line until you’re able to cast a ballot.
Here’s what you should bring to the polls.
What ID do I need in Kansas?
Kansas has a number of options for acceptable photo IDs to bring to the polls:
- Driver’s license or ID card issued by Kansas or another state
- Military ID
- U.S. passport
- ID card issued by a Native American tribe
- Employee badge or ID issued by a government office
- Student ID card from an accredited postsecondary education institution in Kansas
- Concealed carry license issued by Kansas or another state
- Public assistance ID card issued by a government office
Only voters 65 and older can use expired identification.
What can you bring in a Kansas voting booth?
You can bring your phone, sample ballot or paper notes so you know who and what you want to vote for. But leave any campaign materials or mailers from political groups at home (take a picture of it if you need it to refer to), because that can be considered electioneering, which is illegal inside polling places.
You should also not wear any political shirts, hats, buttons, etc., including those representing campaigns or issues. That again can be considered electioneering, and you’ll be asked to remove or hide it as you enter the polling place.
Need more info on voting Tuesday?
- Your last-minute guide to voting: when, where and how
- Explore our Missouri and Kansas voter guides
- See the 10 biggest races in the Kansas City area
- Live updates from the polls and key races
This story was originally published November 5, 2024 at 11:34 AM.
