Hesston, Kansas Public Records

Online registration requires a valid Kansas driver's license or non-driver identification card number. Alternatively, residents can register by mail or in person at the Harvey County election office, county motor vehicle offices, or designated state agencies. Kansas law requires proof of citizenship for voter registration. Municipal elections in Hesston determine the mayor and city council positions. City council elections typically occur in odd-numbered years, with the community holding elections each April. The next city elections are scheduled for April 2025 for council seats. The mayor and council serve staggered terms. Candidates for municipal office file with the Hesston City Clerk, and information about local candidates, ballot questions, and election dates is available at City Hall or through the Harvey County election office. Residents vote at assigned polling places based on precinct. Voters can look up their specific polling location, view sample ballots, and check registration status through the Kansas Secretary of State's voter portal at myvoteinfo.voteks.org by entering name and date of birth or Kansas driver's license number. Kansas election records are largely public under state law. Voter registration lists are available for purchase for lawful purposes such as political campaigns and election related activities. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission and are searchable online at www.kansas.gov/ethics. Candidate filings, including declarations of candidacy and petition signatures with some personal information redacted, are public records maintained by the Harvey County election office or city clerk depending on the race. Precinct-level election results are published after each election and are available on the Harvey County website and the Kansas Secretary of State's election results page. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, residents will decide several important races: the Kansas gubernatorial election (Governor Laura Kelly's term expires in 2027, so the 2026 race will determine her successor), all four Kansas U.S. House seats including the 4th District which includes Harvey County, all Kansas State Senate seats in even-numbered districts (half the Senate), all 125 Kansas House of Representatives seats, Kansas Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, and Insurance Commissioner, as well as Harvey County positions including county commissioners, sheriff, clerk, treasurer, register of deeds, and attorney. Municipal positions may also appear on the ballot depending on the city's election cycle. Kansas voters can request advance ballots (mail-in/absentee ballots) for any reason. Advance ballot applications can be submitted to the Harvey County Election Office by mail, email, fax, or in person. The application must be received by the Tuesday before the election, though earlier submission is recommended. Voters can download the advance ballot application from the Secretary of State website or the Harvey County election page. Once processed, the ballot is mailed to the voter, who must complete and return it by mail or in person to the election office by 7:00 PM on Election Day. The county also offers in-person advance voting at the election office beginning 20 days before any election.