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Election Questions

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1. How do I register to vote?

You can electronically register or file by paper. If you do NOT have a valid KANSAS Drivers license. You must complete a paper form of a Kansas voter registration application and mail it to the Riley County Clerk's Office. Paper Voter Registration Application

2. How do I electronically register to vote?

The Secretary of State Office has a website that allows you to electronically file a voter registration application. You must have a valid Kansas Drivers License in order to e-file a voter registration application. e-file voter registration application

3. Where can I find my voter information

Riley County has several resources to find this information. Please click on this link that will take you to our webpage that links you to your choices. Link to Riley County's Website

4. How do I contact my local Election Office?

Phone Numbers: 785-537-6300 or 785-565-6200
Fax Number: 785-537-6394

Mailing Address:
Riley County Clerk's Office
110 Courthouse Plaza
Manhattan, KS 66502

email: Clerk@rileycountyks.gov

5. Where is my polling place

To find your polling place. You must first be a registered voter in Kansas. Then click on the link to a inactive map. Do you live in the City Limits of Manhattan. Check out the 2 maps the top link is for people that live OUTSIDE the city of Manhattan. Clickable interactive maps with picture

6. Can I vote absentee?

Kansas has Advance Voting. Anyone can vote by mail 20 day prior to the election date or vote in person 13 days prior to any election date. Advance voting is located at the Riley County Office Building or you may have a ballot sent to your home by completing an Advance Voting Application and mailing it to the election office. Advance Application

7. Where can I register to vote in person?

You may register to vote in person at the Riley County Clerk's Office at 110 Courthouse Plaza (500 Humboldt), Manhattan, KS 66502 or follow this link to all the voter registration outpost. More...

8. How do I get a ballot sent to my home for all elections?

A person with a permanent illness or disability may apply at any time to the county election office for permanent advance voting status. Once you obtain this status, we will automatically send you an advance ballot for the election you are eligible to vote in. Permanent Advance Application

9. What are the hours for voting at a polling place?

7am to 7pm on Election Day

10. What are the hours for advance voting?

Advance voting hours vary depending on the type of the election. Please check out the election page of this website for the current election. Election Web page

11. Candidates: What are the requirements to be a candidate for an election?

Qualifications are different for every position. Click on the link for a chart for all positions. List of Qualifications

12. Candidates: When may I begin raising campaign funds?

Until an appointment form is filed with the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission, contributions cannot be received and expenditures cannot be made by or on behalf of the Candidate. For more information on financial requirements go to the website for the Ks Governmental Ethics Commission: Link to Ks Governmental Ethics

13. When is the next election for Riley County?

Riley County has elections every year. In even numbered years we have State and Federal elections. The primary is in August and the general is in November. In odd numbered years we have our City and School Elections. The primary typically falls at the end of February or first of March this varies. Please watch our website for city/school primary elections. The City/School General is held on the first Tuesday April. Election Calendars

14. How do I find my Government Representatives?

Kansas has several levels of Representatives starting at:
Federal Levels:
2 U.S. Senators,
1 U.S. Representatives.
State Level: (Riley County)
2 Senate seats. (21st and 22nd District)
4 Representative Districts.
64th, 66th, 67th, 106th.
To find your local election officials see this website under elected officials.
Find your State Legislators