KS Sec. of State

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

[1/2] 8:00 am Tuesday, July 28th - 308,073 advance ballots mailed, 112,928 advance ballots returned, 18,474 advance ballots cast in person. Compared to 2016 - 49,638 sent; 18,645 returned; 15,841 in person. Compared to 2018 - 49,181 sent; 19,032 returned; 21,684 in person #ksleg — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

Do you have a question about the upcoming elections? Head on over to our new website and visit our frequently asked questions page! https://t.co/m4M1A5cxZR You can also call https://t.co/F1G2v81N8N (8683). #ksleg #2020Elections — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

(2/2) A7. Advance by mail ballots can also be hand-delivered to your county election office, placed in the county election office dropbox (where available), or postmarked on or before election day to be counted. #ksleg #2020election — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

(1/2) Q7. When is the deadline to return an advance by mail ballot? A7. Advance by mail ballots MUST be postmarked on or before election day (August 4) and received in your local election office by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 7. #ksleg #2020election — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

(2/2) A6. The easiest way to make sure your mail ballot is counted is to: 1. Mail back to your county election office once completed 2. Hand deliver to your county election office 3. Drop it in an election office dropbox 4. Hand deliver to a polling location on election day — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

(1/2) Q6. How do I know if my advance by mail ballot was counted? A6. Make sure to follow the instructions on your advance by mail ballot - including signing the envelope! You can also contact your local election office, or track it online at https://t.co/Y24PnUpCZo #ksleg — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

Q5. How can I find out the status of my advance by mail ballot application and/or ballot? A5. Voters can track the status of their advance by mail ballot application and/or ballot online at https://t.co/zNbVEGoVsG. #ksleg #2020Elections — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

(4/4) When a voter completes their advance by mail ballot, they must sign the ballot envelope. That signature is reviewed with voter registration records. If the signatures do not match, the county election office will contact the voter to verify the signature #ksleg — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

(3/4) Voters must provide the number of their photo ID (e,g., driver’s license) on the advance by mail ballot application. In the event identification information cannot be verified, K.S.A. 25-1122(c) states the applicant must provide a copy of an acceptable form of photo ID. — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

(2/4) K.S.A.25-1122(e)(1) requires county election offices to compare the signature on the advance by mail ballot application with the signature on voter registration records to verify the voter, and not a third party, requested the advance by mail ballot. — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

(1/4) Q4. Is it safe to cast an advance by mail ballot? A4. Kansas has several security provisions in place for verifying the legitimacy of advance by mail ballots and those who cast them. They include: — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

(3/3) A3. This year, you will get a sticker and a pen when voting! Disposable stylus pens have been purchased to allow voters to safely cast their ballots electronically or on paper without having to share a marking device with others! #ksleg #2020election — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

(2/3) A3. Social distancing precautions are being taken to establish greater distance between voting booths, provide increased distance to voters and election workers, and voting equipment and technology will be frequently sanitized. #ksleg #2020elections — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

(1/3) Q3. Will my polling place be safe this year? A3. All Kansas polling locations have been provided plexiglass shields, PPE kits containing face masks, hand sanitizer, gloves, disinfectant, and more to keep voters and election workers safe. #ksleg #2020election — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

(3/3) A2. However, TODAY is the deadline to apply for an advance by mail ballot for the August 4 primary election. Advance by mail ballots are not mandatory & are sent to voters by county election offices at the request of the voter. https://t.co/HveFwKEEEN #ksleg #2020election — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

(2/3) A2. K.S.A. 25-432(d) prohibits all mail elections when a candidate appears on the ballot. Advance voting by mail has been allowed to all Kansas voters since 1996. You do not need an excuse to advance vote by mail ballot. #ksleg #2020election — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

(1/3) Q2. What is the difference between all-mail ballot elections and advance by mail ballots? A2. State law permits an election to be done entirely by mail, without the use of polling places, in question-submitted elections only. #ksleg #2020election — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

Q1. Do all Kansas counties have to offer advance in-person voting? A1. Yes. State law allows in-person voting to begin up to 20 days before election day. All counties must offer in-person advance voting no later than one week before election day. #ksleg #2020elections — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

As we approach the #2020election, we want to provide you with resources on when and where you can vote, the precautions being taken to protect voters and poll workers, and more. Follow along for answers to election-related FAQs! #ksleg — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

Today is the last day to request an advance by mail ballot for the August 4 primary election! Click to request your advance by mail ballot: https://t.co/HveFwKEEEN #ksleg #2020election — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

Interested in advance voting for the August 4 primary election? Check below for more information. #ksleg #2020Elections https://t.co/LqBXu23Ghu — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

We created this video to help answer questions, provide information on how and where to cast your ballot, and to share the COVID-19 precautions being made to keep you safe. https://t.co/h1IyaCi7Uu #ksleg #2020elections — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

Did you request an advance by mail ballot for the primary election? Return your ballot ASAP in one of the following ways: 1. Send by mail 2. Deliver to your local election office 3. Drop it in your local election office dropbox 4. Deliver to your polling place on Election Day — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

Did you request an advance by mail ballot for the primary election? Return your ballot ASAP in one of the following ways: 1. Deliver it to your local election office 2. Drop it in your local election office dropbox 3. Deliver it to your polling place on Election Day #ksleg — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

2/2] Party affiliation breakdown - Advance ballots mailed: Dem - 150,970; Rep - 150,103. Advance ballots returned: Dem - 46,244; Rep - 42,282; Advance ballots cast in person; Dem - 3,319; Rep - 11,419. Total ballots not returned - 214,852 Percent returned - 29.2 — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

[1/2] 8:00 am Monday, July 27th - 303,584 advance ballots mailed, 88,732 advance ballots returned, 15,108 advance ballots cast in person. Compared to 2016 - 47,959 sent; 13,156 returned; 12,803 in person. Compared to 2018 - 47,059 sent; 14,982 returned; 17,777 in person. #ksleg — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

Did you request an advance by mail ballot for the August 4 primary election? Don't forget to sign the outside of the envelope! #ksleg #2020election — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

Advance voting has begun! Registered voters may vote in person at their polling place, or complete (and return!) their advance by mail ballot. Voters who wish to vote via advance by mail ballot may request their ballot here: https://t.co/78ZnKDOLGJ #2020elections #ksleg — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

RT @jocoelection: Have you applied for a ballot by mail? Did you return your voted ballot to our office? You can check the status of your… — PolitiTweet.org

KS Sec. of State @KansasSOS

2/2] Party affiliation breakdown - Advance ballots mailed: Dem - 149,316; Rep - 148,378. Advance ballots returned: Dem - 31,786; Rep - 30,652; Advance ballots cast in person; Dem - 2,302; Rep - 8,753. Total ballots not returned - 236,678 Percent returned - 20.8 #ksleg — PolitiTweet.org