Get Ready for Election Day in Kansas City!
Hey there, Kansas City! With Election Day just around the corner, it’s time to get your voting plans lined up. Whether you’re heading out of town or simply want to skip the long lines on November 5, you’re in luck because early voting has already begun! That’s right; you can cast your ballot right now!
What’s on the Ballot?
Come November 5, you won’t just be choosing between presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Voters in the Kansas City area will also have a chance to make their voices heard on state and local issues. This includes critical decisions like:
- Who will represent Kansas in the legislature
- The next governor of Missouri
- The future of abortion rights
- Laws regarding the minimum wage in Missouri
Early Voting Details
Curious when and where you can vote early? Let’s break it down by area!
Kansas City, Missouri
For those living in Kansas City, you have six early voting locations. Most of these spots are open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offer Saturday hours on November 2 from 8 a.m. to noon. Here are the locations:
- Kansas City Election Board Office – 4407 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
- Country Club Christian Church – 6101 Ward Parkway
- The Mount Christian Worship Center – 1800 E. 79th St.
- Palestine Senior Citizen Activity Center – 3325 Prospect Ave.
- United Believers Community Church – 5600 E. 112th Terrace
- The Whole Person – 3710 Main St.
Jackson County
If you live outside Kansas City in Jackson County, there are three early voting locations available. Hours vary, so make sure to check out the Jackson County Election Board website for specifics.
Clay County
All Clay County voters (including those in Kansas City) can get their ballots in from Monday to Saturday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at these locations:
- Clay County Election Board Office – 100 W. Mississippi St., Liberty
- Annunciation Community Center – 705 N. Jefferson St., Kearney
- Gladstone Community Center – 6901 N. Holmes St., Gladstone
Johnson County
For residents in Johnson County, you have a whopping 18 early voting locations! They’ll be open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Plus, there are eight mail ballot drop boxes around the county, which you can find on the Johnson County Election Office website.
Wyandotte County
In Wyandotte County, early voting locations will welcome you from Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Be sure to visit the election board’s site to find the four mail ballot drop box spots.
What to Bring
Before you head to the polls, it’s essential to know what identification you’ll need. For registered voters in Missouri, the following IDs are acceptable:
- Current photo ID issued by the federal or Missouri governments (IDs from other states are not accepted)
- Non-expired Missouri driver’s license or state ID
- Military ID, including a veteran ID card
- U.S. passport
If you’re voting in Kansas, here are your options for photo IDs:
- Driver’s license or ID card issued by Kansas or any state
- Military ID
- U.S. passport
- Native American tribe ID
- Employee ID from a government office
- Student ID from a Kansas institution
- Concealed carry license
- Public assistance ID from a government office
Your Guide to Candidates
Feeling uncertain about the candidates or issues? Take a look at a sample ballot online, and check out the 2024 Kansas City Voter Guide for in-depth info on everyone running. The guide is crafted with input from local nonprofit newsrooms to ensure you have the best info at your fingertips.
Questions?
If you have any questions about whether you’re eligible to vote, how to register, or where to go, feel free to reach out to your local election board. They are there to help!
So, Kansas City, don’t wait! Get out early, vote with confidence, and let your voice be heard this Election Day!
