Important election dates coming this month

By The Active Age | October 11, 2024

Sedgwick County Election Commissioner Laura Rainwater is reminding voters of several important dates this month, including next week’s voter registration deadline, in preparation for the 2024 General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Tuesday, Oct. 15 – Last day that Sedgwick County residents can register to vote and be able to cast a ballot in the General Election. Voters who have moved, changed their name or want to switch political party affiliation also need to update their information on file.

Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Advance by mail ballots for the General Election are sent.

  • Voters can request an advance voting application in person at the Election Office, by calling (316) 660-7100 or downloading it here.

Monday, Oct. 21 – Laura Rainwater will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. in the Sedgwick County Extension Office, 7001 W. 21st N., to discuss the start of early in-person voting at three locations:

  • Sedgwick County Extension Office
    • Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. until Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.
  • Reformation Lutheran Church, 7601 E. 13th N.
    • Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. until Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.
  • Sedgwick County Election Office
    • Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. until Nov. 1, 8 a.m.-Noon on Nov. 4.

Tuesday, Oct. 29 – Laura Rainwater will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. at the Machinist Building, 3830 S. Meridian Ave., to discuss 17 more early voting centers opening:

  • Click here for a list of satellite locations.
    • Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. until Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2.
  • Voters who want an advance ballot application mailed to them must request it by 5 p.m. on Oct. 29.
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