No-excuse absentee voting for Kansas City's Nov. 4 special election will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 21, and conclude on Monday, Nov. 3, at 5 p.m.

Kansas Legislature's committee on election transparency engages in lights-out argument about partisanship in crafting the list of invited speakers.

For those planning to participate in no-excuse absentee voting, or early voting, the following seven satellite locations are open on weekdays from Oct. 21-31, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. They are also open on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to noon: The Mount Christian Worship Center, 1800 E. 79th St. Garrison Community Center, 1124 E. 5th St.

The 2025 General Election is approaching fast in Kansas. If you want to vote, you must register by Tuesday, Oct. 14. Election Day is on Nov. 4.

Through September 2025, Ballotpedia reported on 24,294 elections across 46 states: 17,907 (74%) were uncontested and 6,387 (26%) were contested. Kansas elections so far in 2025 followed the trend, but Missouri had a greater rate of contested races.

The curated articles focus on Frank White's recall and its impact on Kansas City. They highlight leadership changes affecting public finance and stadium debates. The recall election's overwhelming support resulted in White's removal. His clashes with lawmakers, property tax assessments, and stadium negotiations were central issues.

Voters can cast their vote at the Sedgwick County Election Office at 510 N. Main, Suite 101, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. from Oct. 20 to Oct. 31.

On the Nov. 4 ballot will be the race for Topeka mayor for city residents. Some will also see one of five Topeka City Council races.

Kansas Democrats from across the state came together in Wyandotte County to celebrate 40 years of Democratic governors and prepare for the 2026 midterm elections.