Nov 02, 2026

Today last day to advance vote; Hays Post Voter Guide, campaign roundup

Posted Nov 02, 2026 10:46 AM
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Hays Post

Today is the last day to advance vote in the General Election. You can vote from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ellis County Administration Center, 718 Main St.

On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, polling locations throughout Ellis County will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Anyone unsure of where to vote is encouraged to contact the Ellis County Clerk's Office.

Residents with questions about voting, advance ballots, polling locations, or the upcoming General Election are encouraged to contact the Ellis County Clerk's Office at 785-628-9410.

Mail ballots must be postmarked by not later than Election Day on Tuesday. The ballots must be received at the Ellis County Clerk's Office by Friday. 

Election officials are urging voters who have not yet mailed ballots, to deliver them in person to avoid missing the deadlines. There are three ways you can deliver advance mail ballots in Ellis County.

Completed advance mail ballots may be returned to the Ellis County Clerk's Office at 718 Main St., dropped off at any polling location on Election Day between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., or deposit the ballot by 7 p.m. Election Day in the secure ballot drop box  conveniently located in the alley behind the Ellis County Administrative Center at 718 Main St.

Voter Guide

U.S. Senate

Marshall, state candidates rally with Hays Republicans

Hamilton says U.S. senators need to use their heads, hearts, courage during Hays visit

Hamilton focues on cost of living during Hays rally

U.S. House

First District congressional candidates differ on housing, affordability

Kansas House

Candidate for 110th Kansas House seat: Ken Rahjes-Republican

Candidate for 110th Kansas House seat: Mark Schaukowitch-Democrat

Candidate for 111th Kansas House seat: Melanie McMillan-Democrat

Candidate for 111th Kansas House seat: Barbara Wasinger-Republican

Candidates for 110th, 111th Kansas House seats take on FHSU funding, taxes

Kansas governor

Gubernatorial candidate Holscher champions education, Sternberg, affordability in Hays visit

Masterson discusses data centers, property taxes, education during Hays visit

Attorney general

Kansas attorney general nominees Kris Kobach, Chris Mann tussle in campaign debate

Kansas Secretary of State
Jennifer Day-Democrat
Pat Proctor-Republican
Scott E. Morgan-United Kansas

State Treasurer
Juan C. Luengo-Democrat
Steven Johnson-Republican
Eric Lund-Libertarian

State Insurance Commissioner
Dinah Sykes-Democrat
Daniel Hawkins-Republican
Ric Koehn-Libertarian

State Board of Education, District 5
Jean Clifford-Republican
Lorie Wood-Democrat

Magistrate Judges, 23rd Judicial District
Brendon J. Boone, position 1, Republican, running unopposed

Richard Hanks, position 3, Democrat
Travis Phillips, position 3, Republican