Elections and Voting
The next election is November 7, 2023.
Below you'll find information about early voting, locating your polling place, doing candidate research, and more. We're always here to help answer questions through email at eref@lplks.org and Live Chat, but remember: the library is not an elections office, and you can find the contact information for the County Clerk's office below.
Primary Election Dates
- June 1, 2023: Candidate filing and withdrawal deadline
- July 11, 2023: Last day to register to vote in the primary election
- July 12, 2023: Advance voting begins
- July 25, 2023: Deadline to request an advance ballot to be mailed
- July 31, 2023: Advance voting closes at noon
- August 1, 2023: Primary election, 7am-7pm
General Election Dates
- October 17, 2023: Last day to register to vote in the general election
- October 18, 2023: Advance voting begins
- October 31, 2023: Deadline to request an advance ballot to be mailed
- November 6, 2023: Advance voting closes at noon
- November 7, 2023: General election, 7am-7pm
Registering to vote? The Douglas County Clerk's Office recommends registering through ksvotes.org or visiting the elections office at 711 W. 23rd #1 in Lawrence (23rd and Louisiana Streets).
County resources:
Looking for reliable information on political candidates and issues? Want to know who is running for office?
- The County Clerk's Voting and Elections page, opens a new window has complete and updated information about where and how to vote, which offices are up for election, what candidates have filed so far, and more. Make it your first stop!
- Douglas County, Kansas Elections Hub: Find out who’s running, who your current reps are, and your voter registration status.
- Ballotopedia, opens a new window has information on school board and municipal elections being held in Kansas in 2023.
2023 Candidates
Lawrence City Commission
- Amber Sellers
- Dustin Stumblingbear
- Mike Dever
- John Martin
- Brad Finkeldei
- Courtney Shipley
- Justine O. Burton
- Joshua Olafson
- Chris Flowers
USD 497 Lawrence School Board
Four-year term candidates
- Rachel Stumblingbear
- Anne Costello
- Yolanda Franklin
- Carole Cadue-Blackwood
- Kevin Coronado
- Edward (E.J.) Gonzales
- Brandon Moore
- Jody Meyer
- GR Gordon-Ross
Two-year term candidates
- Justine O. Burton
- Tierra Teske
- Ariel Miner
- Shannon Kimball
Check back for candidate forums and local events for the 2023 elections as information becomes available.
There are no statewide elections in Kansas in 2023.
There are no local ballot measures for 2023 at this time.
There are no federal elections in Kansas in 2023.
Interested in being a poll worker in Douglas County? Click here for requirements and application information.
Interested in running for office in Kansas or Douglas County? Click here for forms and filing information.
The Douglas County Clerk’s Office is responsible for overseeing all national, state and local elections conducted in Douglas County.
- Email: elections@douglascountyks.org
- Phone: 785-832-5267
- Address: 711 W 23rd St #1, Lawrence, KS 66046
- Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm