Elections & Voting

Stay informed and empowered this election season.

Johnson County—through the Elections Office and the Library—offers a wealth of trusted resources to help you navigate every step of the voting process.

Elections Office Resources
Library Resources
Upcoming Events
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Johnson County Election Office Resources

Manages voter registration, candidate filings, precinct boundaries and all county election administration
Ensures fair, transparent and well-run elections

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Johnson County Library Resources

Offers reliable, nonpartisan tools to help with voting questions
Helps residents research candidates and understand election procedures
Hosts community events and forums to promote informed voting
Supports every voter in making informed decisions and having their voice heard

Candidate & Ballot Research

Vote Smart
Find politicians’ biographies, positions, voting records and donors on VoteSmart.org. Unsure who represents you? You can search by your address!

Vote411
Get nonpartisan candidate and policy measure information, upcoming debates in your area and personalized election information from the League of Women Voters.

Open States
Find your legislators and track how they vote on bills important to you.

Johnson County Post
*This resources requires users to log in with a valid library card and PIN.
Local news covering elections, government, schools, events and business for Johnson County.

The Voter Network
Understand your ballot. Information is posted 30 days before each election.

KSVotes.org
Nonpartisan, non-profit offering online voter registration and advanced ballot applications.

FAQs

Currently, We have current ballot drop boxes at Blue Valley, Central Resource, Gardner, Shawnee and Lenexa. Spring Hill and De Soto have drop boxes as well, however, they have been temporarily been removed for construction.
- Wyandotte County residents with questions or needing assistance with registration or voting may contact the Wyandotte County Election Office online or by calling (913) 573-8500. Wyandotte County residents may check the Wyandotte County Election Office website for advance voting information.
- Missouri residents with questions or needing assistance may call the Missouri Secretary of State at (573) 751-2301or visit Vote Missouri. Absentee voting information for Missouri residents is available.
Kansas state law requires you to bring a photo ID when voting in person. Acceptable forms include:
- A driver’s license or ID card issued by Kansas, another state.
- A United States passport.
- A U.S. Military ID.
- ID card issued by a Native American tribe.
- An employee badge or ID issued by a city, county, state, or federal government office.
- A student identification card issued by an accredited postsecondary institution of education in Kansas.
- A concealed carry of handgun or weapon license issued by Kansas or by another state.
- A public assistance ID card issued by a city, county, state or federal government office.
The League of Women Voters of Kansas Help with Voter Registration provides nonpartisan guidance for any voter registration confusion you might have.
Regístrese para votar o cambie su dirección con este formulario: Estado de Kansas Registro de Nuevos Votantes y Cambios de Dirección por Correo o Correo Electrónico (PDF)
Kansas Online Voter Registration provides a Statewide voter registration system. This site requires a valid Kansas driver's license or non-driver's identification card to register.
Are you about to turn 18, are you a new Kansan, or have you simply recently changed your address? Download a form from Johnson County New Voter Registration & Address Changes by Mail or Email to register to vote or update your address.
Not sure if you’re already registered, or need to see if your address is up to date? Use Johnson County Voter Registration Lookup search to find out!