Filing deadlines extended for some elective offices

The Wyandotte County Election Office will be extending several filing deadlines this month for offices that have been affected by the recent changes in the election maps.

Depending on the office, candidates will want to file with either the Kansas Secretary of State or the Wyandotte County Election Office.

The new deadlines:

Today, June 1, at noon:
U.S. Senate, statewide offices and elected judicial positions. Candidates file with the Kansas secretary of state.

Township clerks: Candidates file with the Wyandotte County Election Office.

Friday, June 10, at noon:
U.S. House, Kansas Legislature and Kansas Board of Education.
Precinct committeepersons.

The deadline to change political affiliation prior to the Aug. 2, 2022, primary election is now Friday, June 10, 2022.

Voters with changes to their precinct and district assignments as a result of redistricting will be notified by mail. For more information about upcoming elections, voter registration, and other topics, visit the wycovotes.org website.