Johnson County Election Office

05/29/2026

🚨 Kansas voters - June 1 is an important deadline for both voters and candidates for the 2026 Primary Election.

🗳️ Party Affiliation Deadline
Voters wishing to change their party affiliation must do so by June 1. Unaffiliated voters may affiliate with a party at any time. Voters can update their registration online at: www.JocoElection.org/OnlineRegistration

📋 Candidate Filing Deadline
Candidates must file by 12:00 noon on June 1.

🔹 State candidates file with the Kansas Secretary of State's Office.
🔹 Local candidates file with the County Election Office.

05/27/2026

🇺🇸 This morning, the Johnson County Election Office is at a naturalization ceremony alongside the Wyandotte County Election Office and the Kansas Secretary of State's Office, helping new citizens register to vote.

Congratulations and welcome to our newest citizens!

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

The Johnson County Election Office will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

On Monday, May 25, 2026, the Johnson County Election Office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Voter registration resources are available online 24/7 at www.JocoElection.org

On Monday, May 25, 2026, Johnson County Government offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

We honor 81 service members killed or missing in action from WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War with two powerful memorials.

Navy Park at New Century AirCenter commemorates 24 Navy and Marine aviators from WWII and the Korean War, many of whom trained at the former Olathe Naval Air Station ("The Prairie Navy").

The Vietnam Memorial Plaza at Antioch Park in Merriam, dedicated in 1974, lists and honors 57 Johnson County soldiers lost in that war.

We are forever grateful for their service and sacrifice. ❤️

05/22/2026

🚨 JUNE 1ST PARTY AFFILIATION DEADLINE 🚨

June 1st is the last day for voters to change their party affiliation. Your party affiliation determines which ballot you may receive in a partisan primary election.

🟦 Democratic Voters
• Receive a Democratic ballot, including nonpartisan races and questions

🟥 Republican Voters
• Receive a Republican ballot, including nonpartisan races and questions

🟨 Unaffiliated Voters
• May choose to affiliate with either major party at anytime and receive that party’s ballot
OR
• Vote a ballot containing only nonpartisan races and questions

🟩 Libertarian / United Kansas Voters
• May vote a ballot containing only nonpartisan races and questions

📅 Deadline to change party affiliation: June 1
Unaffiliated voters may affiliate at any time, including on Election Day during a primary election.

🖥️ Not sure of your party affiliation? Review your voter registration information online at: www.JocoElection.org/VoterView

🖥️ Need to update your voter registration? Complete an application online at: www.JocoElection.org/OnlineRegistration

05/20/2026

🗳️ There’s still time to become an Election Worker in Johnson County!

Help make a difference in your community by joining our team for the upcoming election. Election Workers play a vital role in ensuring fair, secure, and efficient elections for everyone.

✅ Paid positions starting at $150/day
✅ Training provided
✅ Opportunities to serve your community on Election Day

👉 Learn more and sign up at: www.JocoElection.org/ElectionWorkers
📞 Questions? E-mail us at [email protected] or give us a call at (913) 715-6836

05/15/2026

🚨 Don’t Miss These Upcoming Election Deadlines

📌 Candidate Filing Deadline
National and state candidates file at the Secretary of State's office. Local candidates file with the Johnson County Election Office.

📌 Party Affiliation Deadline
June 1st is the last day to change your party affiliation before the primary election. Unaffiliated voters may affiliate with a party at any time.

If you wish to change your party affiliation, complete a new voter registration application. If you have a Kansas driver’s license or non-driver ID card, you can complete your application online at: www.JocoElection.org/OnlineRegistration

More voter registration information is available at: www.JocoElection.org/Registration

05/06/2026

💡Happy Wisdom Wednesday!

It’s officially time to start preparing for the upcoming primary election!

Take note of these important dates, especially if you need to update your name, address or party affiliation, or if you plan on voting by mail.

Learn more about the primary 👉 www.jocoelection.org/events-elections/august-4-2026-primary-election
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04/28/2026

Election workers are fundamental to ensuring individuals’ right to vote by assisting voters from the moment they enter a polling location to when they leave with their 'I voted' sticker. 🇺🇸🗳️

Johnson County Election Office will need about 1,200 election workers for each election this year. Their responsibilities at the polls are to greet voters, help with check-in, make sure they understand how to use the voting equipment. ✅

Ready to become an election worker? Learn more in the latest issue of The Best Times magazine: jocogov.org/best-times/may-june-2026/be-hero-polls-join-team

04/24/2026

It’s the last day of ! Finishing strong, we are spotlighting a newer election worker today, Janet. ✨🎉

She started working elections last year in Florida. After moving to Kansas a little over a year ago, Janet continues her civic duty with Johnson County and absolutely loves it. She was pleasantly surprised by the midwestern kindness from her fellow election workers and looks forward to many more election seasons with them.

Thank you, Janet!

Join Janet and people just like her by signing up to be an election worker. ✅ Learn more and sign up 👉 www.jocoelection.org/electionworkers