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Date: 10/20/2020
Subject: LWVJoCo Update: Vote early, vote informed
From: LWV of Johnson County


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As advance ballots arrive and early in-person voting locations open, now is the time to make your voice heard! Read on to learn about your options for casting your vote in the general election and how to find out more about the candidates and issues on your ballot. You'll also find several ways you can continue to make a difference right up to Election Day. 
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Vote early

Kansas offers voters several ways to vote before Election Day. You can still request to vote by mail until Oct. 27, but at this point, it may be best to vote early in person at one of the 10 advance voting locations in Johnson County or three advance voting locations in Wyandotte County. By voting early, reduce your exposure to crowds on Election Day and avoid long lines. Plus, you'll be taken off campaign call lists!
For times and locations in Johnson County, click here. 
For times and locations in Wyandotte County, click here.  

Haven't received your advance ballot?

Check the status of your ballot here. Enter your name and birth date on the first screen. On the next screen, enter your name and birth date again under Advance Ballot. 
If you requested an advance ballot and decide to vote in person instead, you will have to cast a provisional ballot, which won't be counted until AFTER Election Day. So, it's best to vote by your advance ballot. You can always return it to a polling location or drop box if you don't want to mail it.
You can call your election office if you have questions: Johnson County, 715-6800; Wyandotte County, 573-8500.

How to return your advance ballot

If you are one of the 150,000+ people in Johnson and Wyandotte counties who opted to vote by mail, return it as soon as possible. Here's how:
☑️By mail (postage is required and your ballot must be postmarked by Election Day)
☑️By delivering it to an advance voting location (see above for those locations and times)
☑️By taking it to any polling location in your county on Election Day (You don't have to wait in line. Go to the entrance and tell the poll worker you have a completed ballot to return.)
☑️By dropping it in an official ballot drop box (For locations in Johnson County, click here. Wyandotte County has two drop boxes at the Election Office at 850 State Ave. in Kansas City, Kan.) 
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Know before you vote

Informed voters keep our democracy strong. First, see exactly what will be on your ballot. To see a sample ballot, Johnson County voters can click here. Wyandotte voters can click here.
Next, use credible, nonpartisan resources to learn more about the candidates and the issues. Here are a few suggestions:
  • Read candidates' answers to questions about important local issues at Vote411.org.
  • Watch LWVJoCo's candidate forums for Johnson County District Attorney, Board of County Commissioners and Kansas Senate districts 4, 5, 6 and 10 here.
  • Review the Johnson County Bar Association's judicial review and evaluations. Take a look at information about the Kansas Supreme and Appellate court elections on Ballotpedia.
  • Watch our program (part 1 and part 2) about local judiciary selection and retention. 
  • Learn about the liquor-by-the-drink ballot measure in this Shawnee Mission Post article.
  • Watch this town hall about the Roeland Park tax question.
  • Learn more about the Leawood tax question here. (Scroll down to News & Events.)

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Stay engaged

Racism and redistricting
All of the seats in the Kansas Legislature are up for reelection. These are the people who will be creating the districts for the next 10 years. Watch LWV's panel discussion about the role systemic racism plays in silencing voters of color.
GOTV efforts around the state
League membership statewide now tops 1,300. Read LWVK's October VOTER Notes for latest news. 

Share pro-voting videos

Looking for ways to share factual, useful voting information? LWV has created several videos in both English and Spanish to help voters find the resources and information they need. Post these videos on your social media pages to help spread the word. 

Tackling local climate issues
Join us Saturday, Nov. 7, for an important conversation about how local leaders are working to implement equitable, long-lasting solutions to the climate crisis. Kyle Palmer, Shawnee Mission Post's new editor, will moderate the discussion. The event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Register here.
Save the date
LWVJoCo members will be gathering virtually on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. for an informal happy hour to socialize and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of our members this year. More details soon!
ICYMI
Read our pro-voting letter to the editor in the Kansas City Star.
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