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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.

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

  • 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.

  • 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!

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Elections and Voting

This book list for adults provides titles on voting rights. Topics include American Government, politics, civics, electoral college & more.
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Kids Vote!

Kids’ book list on voting, elections, and civic duty—an engaging intro to democracy, responsibility, and American history.
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Everyday Democracy

Attend the Johnson County Museum's 'Everyday Democracy' exhibit between Feb. 7 2026 and Jan. 9 2027, and use this list to read further.
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Upcoming Community Matters Events

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Legislative Coffee Series

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Blue Valley Legislative Coffee - Recorded January 24, 2026

Legislators serving Johnson County discussed the new legislative session and answered questions from the audience.

The Legislative Coffee series is put on through a partnership between the Library and the League of Women Voters of Johnson County with the goal of expanding public access to elected officials. All Kansas legislators with Johnson County constituents are invited to participate in this series.

Join state senators and representatives serving Johnson County as they discuss the new legislative session, followed by a Q&A. You bring the questions, we’ll bring the coffee and doughnuts!

Interested in attending, but can’t make it in person? Watch live video broadcasts and past programs on the Library’s YouTube channel.

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Blog Post

Talk directly with lawmakers at Legislative Coffee Series

What is “Legislative Coffee”? ☕ Our blog explains this free event to meet state lawmakers, ask questions and discuss issues that matter.

eLearning & Research by Subject

Library databases to take a deep dive into topics to make you a more informed voter.

eLearning & Research by Subject

Research Online: News & Current Events

Online resources featuring the latest from newspapers, magazines, global news databases and more

Research Online: Government & Legal

Online resources covering agriculture, law, military records, court forms, statutes and more

Para los votantes de habla hispana

Para Registro de Votante

Para Registro de Votante y Vista de Votante

Votación Anticipada por Correo

Solicitud de papeleta de votación anticipada por correo (PDF).

¡Puedes Votar desde Casa!

Solicite una boleta por correo en la oficina de Elecciones del Condado de Johnson. Opciones de Votación Anticipadas (PDF)

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