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Upcoming Shawnee County Elections

General Election Tue, Nov 4, 2025

The deadline to register to vote in the general election, including updates to voter registrations to reflect recent residency or name changes is Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025.

Shawnee County
2025 Election Calendar

 

Register to Vote

vote​Complete the Online Voter Registration Application or print the Kansas Voter Registration Application on that page, then mail it to your county election office or return it to the library's customer service desk or any of these Shawnee County voter registration locations

Check your voter registration by entering your name and date of birth at  Voter View from the Kansas Secretary of State.

  • Confirm your address, party association, mail-in ballot status, and polling place location.
  • Review which positions within districts represent you
  • See your voting history in Kansas

Make a plan to vote

As a registered voter in Shawnee County, you can vote in one of three ways:

  • at your assigned polling place on Election Day
  • Early: In-Person
  • Advance by Mail

Details on each option are available on the  Shawnee County Election Office website. Voters who require assistance may call the Election Office at (785) 251-5900.

Learn about Candidates & Issues to be an Informed Voter!

View your sample ballot by entering your name and date of birth at  Voter View from the Kansas Secretary of State.

Try some of these strategies to learn more about candidates and issues on your ballot:

  • look up the races on your ballot using non-partisan voter education websites.
    • Vote411 is a nonpartisan tool developed by the League of Women Voters Education Fund which includes answers submitted directly from candidates who choose to participate.
    •  BallotReady is a nonpartisan aggregator of online candidate information.
  • watch and read local news sources like local newspapers, local news websites, radio stations and TV news providers
  • read the voting guides and endorsements from political, news or social groups you support
  • hear directly from the candidates through campaign interviews, events, websites, direct mail, and social media. 

All Shawnee County School Boards have races, and there are several special districts and city council races in surrounding communities. Explore the full list of Shawnee County races and candidates or view your sample ballot at  Voter View from the Kansas Secretary of State.

The Shawnee County Election Office has all the information you need to make a plan for your method of voting. You can request a mail ballot, check the in person early voting schedule, and confirm your polling place for election day.

Additional Kansas Voting Information

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.

 

Stay up-to-date about the work of elected representatives 

Learn how to access and attend local public meetings. Enjoy the transparency of open meetings, along with the convenience of technology to view live online or watch a recording later. Find out how to make a public comment, track upcoming agenda items and learn how to embrace your role as a resident in the processes of local government.

Topeka City Council

The City Council conducts the business of the city by voting on ordinances, resolutions, applications, plats, zoning petitions, receiving reports and other items.

Shawnee County Commission

The Shawnee County Commission is a three-person elected body that has overall responsibility for county government, setting policy and performing executive and legislative functions. The Board of County Commissioners is the only locally elected body which is representative of all citizens of Shawnee County regardless of their residence inside or outside of city boundaries.

  • The Board of County Commission Meetings are held Mondays at 9:00am.
  • The Board of County Commission Work Sessions are held Thursdays at 9:00am.
  • Public comment is welcome at any regular meeting; attend and sign up to speak.
  • View the current meeting Agendas.
  • Watch LIVE meetings at the SNCO YouTube Channel.
  • Read the monthly County Connection Newsletter.

 

 

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