Register to Vote
The library’s customer service desk is one of several places in Shawnee County you can register to vote.
Additional information is available on the Shawnee County Election Office website and voters who require assistance may call the Election Office at (785) 251-5900.
Check your registration status or find your polling place at Voter View from the Kansas Secretary of State.
- Enter your name and date of birth
- Review your polling place
- See your voting history in Kansas
- View a sample ballot
Resources for Information about Candidates & Issues
- It is important to be informed about the candidates and issues on your ballot so you can cast an informed vote.
- To find your sample ballot, check with the Shawnee County Election Office or visit myinfo.voteks.org
- Learn more about candidates and issues using information from:
- non-partisan voter education websites like Vote411, BallotReady, KSBallot and KSBoleta (in Spanish) from The Voter Network
- local news sources like your local newspapers, local news websites, public radio stations and TV news providers
- voting guides and endorsements from political, news or social groups you support
- directly from the candidates through candidate forums, candidate interviews and candidate websites.
Advance Voting Information
- In Shawnee County, with Advance Voting, any registered voter can vote by mail or in person before Election Day.
- To download an advance mail voting application or learn more, visit the Shawnee County Election Office advance voting information page. Check the status of your Advanced Ballot at Voter View from the Kansas Secretary of State.
Election Day Polling Information
- Use VoterView to find your polling place. Polls are open 7am – 7pm.
- Bring photo ID. Kansas requires voters to show photographic identification when casting a vote in person. The Kansas Secretary of State’s office provides information about what are acceptable forms of identification. If you do not have photo ID, request one by filling out this form (PDF).
- Kansas law provides for a leave allowance for employees to vote. The specific details can be found in K.S.A. 25-418
- Learn more from the Kansas Secretary of State’s Election Division website or by phone at 800-262-VOTE(8683).
If you are not a Shawnee County resident, contact the Election Office of the county in which you live for your accurate local election information.
After the Election
Civic engagement is more than voting. Stay up-to-date about the work of elected representatives in your community, state and country. Join a non-profit board. Run for public office.
State of Kansas
Study the Kansas Budget Process Timeline: Important Dates for Advocates from Kansas Action for Children. The current 2024 fiscal year just started July 1, 2023; however, planning is already underway for the upcoming 2025 fiscal year, which will run from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
The Kansas Legislature convenes on the second Monday in January for an annual session and generally adjourns in early May.
Legislative Priorities
Some organizations publish their legislative priorities or advocacy agenda. Exploring the information shared by a variety of organizations may provide context or inspiration for you to learn more about a particular legislative issue. Local examples include:
- Greater Topeka Partnership
- One United Voice, All 5 Shawnee County School Districts
- YWCA of Northeast Kansas
- United Way of Kaw Valley Public Policy Agenda
Library
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