Kansas 2021 local ballot measures
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Ballotpedia covered one local ballot measure in Kansas for voters in one school district on one election date.
In 2021, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and all state capitals, including those outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia covered a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Ballotpedia's 2021 local ballot measure coverage includes Wichita, Kansas. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.
Election dates
April 20
Voters in the Circle Unified School District 375 in Kansas decided one local bond measure on April 20, 2021.
Butler County
- See also: Butler County, Kansas ballot measures
• Circle Unified School District 375, Kansas, Question 1, School Improvements Bond (April 2021): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing Circle Unified School District to issue up to $42.26 million in bonds and extending the existing property tax mill rate for an estimated six additional years to fund school facilities improvements including:
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A "no" vote opposed authorizing Circle Unified School District to issue up to $42.26 million in bonds to fund school facilities improvements and requiring an extension of the existing mill rate for an estimated 6 additional years. |
How to cast a vote
- See also: Voting in Kansas
Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in Kansas.
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Poll timesIn Kansas, most polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time, as Kansas mandates in its state laws that the polls must be open a minimum of 12 hours. Counties may open the polls earlier and close them later. If the polls close while a voter is in line, he or she will still be permitted to vote.[1] Registration
To vote in Kansas, one must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Kansas. In order to register, an individual must be least 18 years old before the next election. Voters must register at least 21 days prior to Election Day. Registration can be done by completing and returning an application, either in person or by mail. Registration may also be completed online.[2] On June 18, 2018, a federal judge struck down a Kansas law requiring citizens to present proof of citizenship when registering to vote. A federal appeals court subsequently affirmed that decision. For more information, see below. Automatic registrationKansas does not practice automatic voter registration. Online registration
Kansas has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registrationKansas does not allow same-day voter registration. Residency requirementsTo register to vote in Kansas, you must be a resident of the state. State law does not specify a length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible. Verification of citizenshipA provision of Kansas’ SAFE Act went into effect on January 1, 2013, requiring individuals to provide proof of citizenship with their voter registration applications. On June 18, 2018, Judge Julie Robinson, of the United States District Court for the District of Kansas, struck down the proof of citizenship provision and ordered Secretary of State Kris Kobach (R) to stop enforcing the rule. On June 20, 2018, Kobach’s office advised county clerks to comply with Robinson’s order. Kobach appealed the decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, which heard oral arguments on March 18, 2019. On April 29, 2020, a Tenth Circuit panel affirmed the district court's ruling.[3][4][5][6] Verifying your registrationThe site Voter View, run by the Kansas Secretary of State office, allows residents to check their voter registration status online. Voter ID requirementsKansas requires voters to present photo identification while voting.[7] Voters can present the following forms of identification:
A photo ID does not need to have an expiration date, but, if it does have an expiration date, it must not have expired at the time of voting. If the voter is over the age of 65, he or she can use an expired ID.[7] The following voters are exempt from providing photo ID:[7]
Voters who do not have a photo ID can obtain one for free through the Division of Vehicles, Kansas Department of Revenue. The voter must provide proof of identity and proof of residence. The voter must also sign an affidavit. Voters can access the Certification Requesting Fee Waiver for Nondriver Identification Card form at all driver's license offices, county election offices, and on the secretary of state's website. If a voter does not have the proper documents to obtain a nondriver ID card, he or she can obtain a Kansas birth certificate from the Kansas Office of Vital Statistics for free. Voters can also apply for a free State Voter Identification Document. Voters should contact the election division of the secretary of state's office at [email protected] or (800) 262-VOTE to apply.[7] |
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ State of Kansas Secretary of State, “Frequently Asked Questions” accessed July 25, 2024, 2024
- ↑ Kansas Office of the Secretary of State, "Kansas Voter Registration Instructions," accessed July 25, 2024
- ↑ United States District Court for the District of Kansas, "Fish v. Kobach and Bednasek v. Kobach: Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law," June 18, 2018
- ↑ The Topeka Capital-Journal, "Kobach's office tells counties to stop asking for proof of citizenship," June 20, 2018
- ↑ AP News, "Kansas hopes to resurrect proof-of-citizenship voting law," March 18, 2019
- ↑ United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, "Fish v. Schwab: Opinion and Order," April 29, 2020
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Kansas Secretary of State, "Elections - FAQ," accessed July 25, 2024