Elections

For Elections in Barton county follow this link:https://www.bartoncounty.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Elections%7CCurrent%20ElectionsFor Questions about elections in Kansas go to this link: This includes information about voter registration as well as information about running for public office.https://sos.ks.gov/elections/elections.htmlIMPORTANT ELECTION DATES:2026 Primary ElectionJune 112:00 p.m. Deadline to file as a candidate.Deadline for Kansans to change party affiliation.June 20Deadline to transmit UOCAVA ballots.July 14Deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration to change address or name only to participate in the 2026 primary election.July 15First day of advance voting. Advance ballots by mail are transmitted. In-person advance voting may begin. Check with your county election office for specific times and locations.July 28In-person advance voting must begin for all counties.August 4PRIMARY ELECTION(All ballots must be received by close of polls on Election Day.)September 1Last day for State Board of Canvassers to certify official results.2026 General ElectionSeptember 19Deadline to transmit UOCAVA ballots.October 13Deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration to change address or name only to participate in the 2026 general election.October 14First day of advance voting. Advance ballots by mail are transmitted. In-person advance voting may begin. Check with your county election office for specific times and locations.October 27In-person advance voting must begin for all counties.November 3GENERAL ELECTION(All ballots must be received by close of polls on Election Day.)December 1Last day for State Board of Canvassers to certify official results.