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The upcoming election has the following races on the ballot:
Baldwin City Council & Baldwin City Mayor
Eudora City Commission
Lawrence City Commission
Lecompton City Council & Lecompton City Mayor
School Board:
USD 289 (3 seats)
USD 343 (2 seats)
USD 348 (3 seats)
USD 434 (3 seats)
USD 450 (3 seats)
USD 491 (3 seats)
USD 497 (3 seats)
Important Dates:
October 14: Deadline to Register to Vote or Update Registration for General
November 4: General Election
Here's information about the Douglas County Democratic Party.
Here's information about the Douglas County Democratic Party.
The Douglas County Democrats value and work for:
Affordable Health Care for All
Funding Public Education
Fair Tax System
Living Wage
Protecting the Environment and Safeguarding our Climate
Diversity, Equal Rights, Human Dignity
Protecing Voting Rights
Transparent and Truthful Government
Who are my current representatives?
Who are my current representatives?
US Senators: Jerry Moran & Roger Marshall
US Representatives: Tracey Mann (1st District) or Derek Schmidt (2nd District)
Kansas Governor: Laura Kelly
Kansas Senator: Marci Francisco (2nd District), Rick Kloos (3rd District), Beverly Gossage (9th District), Patrick Schmidt (19th District)
Kansas Representative: Carrie Barth (5th District), Suzanne Wikle (10th District), Lance W. Neelly (42nd District), Bill Sutton (43rd District), Barbara Ballard (44th District), Mike Amyx (45th District), Brooklynne Mosley (46th District), Ronald Ellis (47th District), Adam Turk (117th District)
County Commissioners, County Officials, City Council, School Board, and Township
Who are the Democrats running (or exploring running) in 2026?
Who are the Democrats running (or exploring running) in 2026?
Kansas Governor:
Kansas Attorney General:
United States Senator:
Second District
When is the next election?
When is the next election?
The primary election is Tuesday, August 5th.
The general election is Tuesday, November 4th.
What is on the ballot in the upcoming election?
What is on the ballot in the upcoming election?
Douglas County
City Offices
Baldwin City Council: 2 open seats (At-Large)
Baldwin City Mayor: 1 open seat
Eudora City Commission: 2 open seats (At-Large)
Lawrence City Commission: 2 open seats (At-Large)
Lecompton City Council: 2 open seats (At-Large)
Lecompton City Mayor: 1 open seat
School Board Member Offices
USD 289: 3 open seats (Positions 4, 5, and 6)
USD 343: 2 open seats (Positions 4 and 6)
USD 348: 3 open seats (District 1, Position 4; District 2, Position 5; District 3, Position 6)
USD 434: 3 open seats (Positions 4, 5, and 6)
USD 450: 3 open seats (District A, Position 4; District B, Position 5; District C, Position 6)
USD 491: 3 open seats (At-Large)
USD 497: 3 open seats (At-Large)
How can I see a sample ballot?
How can I see a sample ballot?
Sample ballots are typically available 45 days prior to an election.
You can view your sample ballot, when available, by accessing the Douglas County Sample Ballot webpage or the Kansas Secretary of State Voter View webpage.
What are the important dates to know for the upcoming election?
What are the important dates to know for the upcoming election?
PRIMARY ELECTION
Tuesday, July 15 - Deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration information for the 2025 Primary Election.
Wednesday, July 16 - First day of in-person advance voting. Advance ballots are mailed. Douglas County Advance Locations and Times.
Tuesday, July 29 - Last day to apply for an advance voting mail ballot.
Monday, August 4 - In-person advance voting ends at 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Tuesday, August 5 - Primary Election - Polling Places open 7:00AM to 7:00PM (All advance ballots by mail must be postmarked by Election Day and received by Friday, August 8.)
GENERAL ELECTION
Tuesday, October 14 - Deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration information for the 2024 General Election
Wednesday, October 15 - First day of in-person advance voting. Advance ballots are mailed. Douglas County Advance Locations and Times.
Tuesday, October 28 - Last day to apply for an advance voting mail ballot.
Monday, November 3 - In-person advance voting ends at 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Tuesday, November 4 - General Election - Polling Places open 7:00AM to 7:00PM (All advance ballots by mail must be postmarked by Election Day and received by Friday, November 7.)
What is the difference between the primary and the general election?
What is the difference between the primary and the general election?
The primary election is Tuesday, August 5. The primary is when voters of registered parties elect candidates who will appear on the ballot for the general election in November. NOTE: Advance voting begins July 16 with mail ballots transmitted. All advance ballots by mail must be postmarked by August 5 and received by Friday, August 8. Please mail your advanced ballots as soon as possible.
The general election is Tuesday, November 4. The general election decides federal, state and local officials and/or may decide special questions. NOTE: Advance ballots by mail must be postmarked by November 4 and received by Friday, November 7. Please mail your advanced ballots as soon as possible.
What are my rights when it comes to voting?
What are my rights when it comes to voting?
View Voter Rights & Responsibilities (PDF) from the Kansas Secretary of State website.
The ACLU of Kansas website also features voter rights information.
Which Douglas County precinct am I in?
Which Douglas County precinct am I in?
View the Douglas County Precinct Map. On the map, click on the magnifying glass to search for your address and district.
What if I have more questions about voting or the election?
What if I have more questions about voting or the election?
Visit the elections page on the Kansas Secretary of State website or reach out to your precinct contacts.
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