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2026 Election
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- Am I eligible to vote?
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Voters in Kansas must be:
- Registered to vote
- Note - registration deadline is twenty-one (21) days prior to any election
- Eighteen (18) years of age or older on or before Election day
- Note - new voters can register at seventeen (17) years of age
- A citizen of the United States
- A resident of Kansas
Check your status on Kansas Voter View
- Registered to vote
- How do I register to vote?
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Online
Online Voter Registration * Note you must have a valid Kansas drivers license or non-driver identification card to register online
By mail or in-person
Print and complete a Registration Application form: English | Español
- Deliver in person directly to the Clerk/Election Office
- Place in the drop box located near the public entrance
- Drop your application in the mail
Finney County Administrative Center
Election Office
311 N. 9th Street
Garden City, KS 67846
At the DMV
Register at your local DMV office when you renew your Kansas Driver’s License
- Do I need to register before each election?
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No.
Once registered to vote in Kansas, you will remain registered until you tell us otherwise; however, you must be registered at your current address, so you should check your registration before each election.
Check your information before each election to ensure a streamlined voting experience and to make sure your vote is counted.
Canceling your registration must be done in writing.
- Do I need to update my address if I've moved?
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Yes. Your residential address determines what appears on your ballot. If your address is incorrect at Election time, you’ll be required to vote a provisional ballot.
Not sure what information we have on file for you? Check your current information at Kansas Voter View.
Visit our Voter Registration pages for more information: English | Español
- How do I check my voter registration status/information?
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Online
Visit the Kansas Voter View website provided by the Kansas Secretary of State
Call us
Call the Finney County Election Office at 620-272-3575
- How do I vote?
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Early / In-person Advance Voting
The Finney County Election Office offers early/advance in-person voting typically beginning about 20 days prior to any election. Be sure to check the current Election Information to see when early voting will begin for the upcoming election.
By Mail / Absentee
Finney County voters can apply for a ballot by mail. Print and complete an application: English | Español * Note you must provide a valid Kansas drivers license number or non-driver identification card number on your application.
- Deliver in person directly to the Clerk/Election Office
- Place in the drop box located near the public entrance
- Drop your completed application in the mail
Finney County Administrative Center
Election Office
311 N. 9th Street
Garden City, KS 67846
At the Polls on Election Day
Visit your polling location on Election Day. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Voters must show a photo ID when voting in-person. Valid forms of photo ID
- Do I need an ID to vote?
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Yes! Voters must show a photo ID when voting in-person and must provide a Kansas drivers license or non-driver identification number on advance voting applications.
Check out Valid forms of photo ID for more information.
- Where can I find a sample ballot?
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Sample ballots are published on the Voter View website.
Note that sample ballots are not available until approximately 5 weeks prior to any election.
You may also contact the Election Office at 620-272-3575 if you are unable to access the website.
| In-person: 311 N. 9th Street | By mail: PO Box M, Garden City |
| Office Phone: (620) 272-3575 Call or text: (620) 214-7887 | By email: vote@finneycounty.org |
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June 1, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (noon)
June 1, 2026 at noon is a key deadline for the 2026 election cycle in Kansas.
Party Change Deadline: In even-numbered years, the deadline to change your political party affiliation for participation in the primary election coincides with the candidate filing deadline. To update your party affiliation, complete a voter registration application online or submit a form in person at the Finney County Election Office by noon on June 1.
Candidate Filing Deadline: Individuals who wish to have their name placed on the 2026 ballot must file the required paperwork and submit the applicable filing fee at the Finney County Election Office no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on June 1.
Candidate Withdrawal Deadline: Candidates who have previously filed but decide not to seek office must complete and submit official withdrawal paperwork in person at the Finney County Election Office by noon on June 1.
These deadlines are statutory and cannot be extended. If you have questions about filing requirements, party affiliation, or voter registration, contact the Election Office for assistance before the deadline.
Candidate Filing Packet | Precinct Committee Filing Form
Contact us for filing fee information
Political Signage Regulations
| OFFICE | DISTRICT | PRECINCTS VOTING |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner | 1 | |
| County Commissioner | 4 | |
| County Commissioner | 5 | |
| Township Clerk | Garden City Township | |
| Township Clerk | Garfield Township | |
| Township Clerk | Ivanhoe Township | |
| Township Clerk | Pierceville Township | |
| Township Clerk | Pleasant Valley Township | |
| Township Clerk | Sherlock Township | |
| Township Clerk | Terry Township | |
| Precinct Committeeman | One each precinct | |
| Precinct Committeewoman | One each precinct |
National and State Offices specific to Finney County will be certified by the Kansas Secretary of State in early April. Until then, check out the full list of offices on their website: KS SoS
Precise ballot question text will be provided once it is certified by the Kansas Secretary of State in early April. Here's what we know so far:
Constitutional Amendment - Elections for Supreme Court Justices
Explanatory statement: This amendment gives the voters the right to elect the justices of the Kansas supreme court. The justices shall serve terms of six years, with the elections of justice positions 1, 2 and 3 to occur in 2028, positions 4 and 5 to occur in 2030 and positions 6 and 7 to occur in 2032, and every six years thereafter. The rules applicable for such elections and the designation of position numbers shall be provided by law. Any vacancy on the court for an unexpired term shall be filled at the next even-year election for the remainder of that term an election as provided by law.
A vote for this proposition would give Kansas citizens the right to elect Kansas supreme court justices as provided by law. Justices will hold office for terms of six years. The Kansas supreme court nominating commission, whose membership consists of a majority of lawyers, would be abolished.
A vote against this proposition would continue the current system in which the Kansas supreme court nominating commission, whose membership consists of a majority of lawyers, provides the governor a list of three individuals to choose from for vacancies on the Kansas supreme court. Justices hold office for a term of six years and retain their offices if they win a retention election in which they do not face an opponent.
2026 ELECTION CALENDAR
| JUNE | |
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| 1 | NOON candidate filing and withdrawal deadline KSA 25-205, KSA 25-305(a), KSA 25-306(a) NOON Party affiliation change deadline KSA 25-3304 |
| 20 | UOCAVA Ballots Mailed |
| JULY | |
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| 14 | Deadline to register to vote or update your registration information to participate in the 2026 Primary Election KSA 25-2311(3) |
| 15 | First day of advance voting; mail ballots are transmitted; advance voting may begin KSA 25-1122(f), KSA 25-1123(a) |
| 20 | First day of in-person [advance] Early Voting in Finney County; check website for specific dates/times KSA 25-1122(g) |
| 28 | Deadline to apply for a mail ballot KSA 25-1122(f) |
| AUGUST | |
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3 | In-person [advance] Early Voting ends 12:00 p.m. (noon) KSA 25-1122(g) |
4 | Primary Election Day; polls open from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. KSA 25-203 |
6 | Post-election audit KSA 25-3009 |
17 | Primary Election County Canvass KSA 25-3104 |