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1. How do I register to vote?

You can electronically register or file by paper. Please go to the election website for further instructions. 

How to Register to Vote

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. Please do not electronically register vote 30 days before an election. 

Electronically register to vote

3. Where can I find my voter information

To review your voting districts and find your polling location go to the following link. Review Your Voter Information

4. How do I contact my local Election Office?

Riley County Clerk's Office
Phone Numbers: 785-537-6300 or 785-565-6200
Fax Number: 785-537-6394
110 Courthouse Plaza
Manhattan, KS 66502

Rich Vargo, County Clerk, email: [email protected]
Susan Boller, Election Supervisor, email: [email protected]
Election Web Site

5. Where is my polling place?

To find your polling place you must first be a registered voter in Kansas. Click on the link to locate your polling location.

Where is my polling location?

6. Can I vote absentee?

All registered voters are eligible to advance vote! To get a advance mail ballot application or for more information go to the following link. Advance Voting Information and Applications

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. 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. Advance Voting Information and Applications

11. 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.

12. 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 (if needed) is in August and the general is in November.  Please watch our website for city/school primary elections. The City/School General is held on the first Tuesday November.

Election Web Site

13. How do I find my Government Representatives?

To find Kansas Government Representatives go to the following link. Find your State Legislators