Kansas elections, 2017
This page is an overview of Ballotpedia's coverage of the 2017 Kansas elections, including a list of offices up for election, links to election results, state election dates and deadlines, an option to look up your candidates by address, as well as an FAQ section. Click on the tabs below to navigate.
Who is running for election in Kansas?
Enter your address into thesample ballot lookup tool to see the candidates Ballotpedia is covering in your upcoming elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2017 Kansas elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
| U.S. Senate | — |
| U.S. House | ✓ |
| Congress special election | — |
| Governor | — |
| Other State Executive | — |
| State Senate | — |
| State House | — |
| State Supreme Court | — |
| Intermediate appellate courts | — |
| Local Judges | — |
| School Boards | ✓ |
| Municipal Government | ✓ |
| Recalls | — |
| Ballot Measures | — |
| Local Ballot Measures | — |
Legend:✓ election(s) / — no elections
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Election dates
Statewide election dates in Kansas are listed below. For more dates, please seeBallotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
There were no statewide elections in Kansas this year.See the Ballotpedia calendar page for more election dates.
Polling hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia coversmunicipal elections in the most-populated counties in the country,school board elections for the top 1,000 districts by enrollment, andlocal courts down to the county level.
April 11, 2017:
Kansas District 4 (General)
August 1, 2017:
Wichita (Primary)
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (Primary)
Lawrence Public Schools (Primary)
Olathe Public Schools USD 233 (Primary)
Shawnee Mission School District (Primary)
Blue Valley Unified School District 229 (Primary)
Topeka Public Schools (Primary)
Wichita Public Schools (Primary)
November 7, 2017:
Wichita (General)
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (General)
Lawrence Public Schools (General)
Olathe Public Schools USD 233 (General)
Shawnee Mission School District (General)
Blue Valley Unified School District 229 (General)
Topeka Public Schools (General)
Wichita Public Schools (General)
Frequently asked questions
When do the polls open and close?
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.[2]
SeeState Poll Opening and Closing Times (2017) for more information
Where can I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How do primaries work in Kansas?
SeePrimary elections in Kansas.
How do I register to vote?
SeeVoting in Kansas.
Is there an early voting period?
SeeVoting in Kansas.
Who is eligible for absentee voting?
What are the voter ID laws in Kansas?
SeeVoter identification laws by state.
How do I file to run for office?
SeeBallot access requirements for political candidates in Kansas for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What does Ballotpedia cover?
SeeElection coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us ateditor@ballotpedia.org.
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