Linwood, Kansas Public Records

Linwood residents may also register in person at the Leavenworth County Clerk's office, by mail, or at the Kansas Department of Revenue when obtaining or renewing a driver's license. The registration deadline is 21 days before any election. Voters must provide their Kansas driver's license number or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. First-time voters who register by mail may need to show identification when voting. As an incorporated city, Linwood holds municipal elections for mayor and city council positions, typically on the first Tuesday in April during odd-numbered years, though residents should confirm specific schedules with Linwood City Hall at 913-724-3535. The next municipal election cycle would be in April 2025 or April 2027 depending on the city's schedule. Municipal election information, candidate filings, and local ballot measures specific to the community can be obtained from the City Clerk. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the Kansas Voter View system at https://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/VoterView, which allows searches by name and date of birth or by residential address. The system displays polling locations, sample ballots, advance voting sites, and voter registration status. Under K.S. 25-2318 and related statutes, many election related records in Kansas are public. Voter registration lists are available for purchase for political purposes, and campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees are searchable through the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission website at www.kansas.gov/ethics. Precinct-level election results are published by the Leavenworth County Election Office and the Kansas Secretary of State following certification. In the November 2024 general election, Leavenworth County reported approximately 69% voter turnout with over 28,000 ballots cast from approximately 41,000 registered voters, reflecting strong participation in the presidential race. On November 3, 2026, Linwood and county voters will decide several important races. Kansas will hold elections for Governor (the current term expires in January 2027), all four U.S. House seats representing Kansas districts, the Kansas State Senate (even-numbered districts in 2026), the Kansas House of Representatives (all seats), and various county offices including county commissioners, sheriff, register of deeds, county clerk, and other county positions depending on term schedules. The U.S. Senate seat currently held by Kansas's junior senator will also be on the ballot in 2026. Local races specific to the city will depend on city council term expirations and whether municipal elections align with the November general election or are held separately in the spring. Kansas offers advance voting by mail for any registered voter. To request an advance ballot, residents should contact the Leavenworth County Election Office or submit an application online through the Kansas Secretary of State's advance ballot portal. Applications must be received by the Tuesday before the election, and completed ballots must be returned by 7:00 PM on Election Day either by mail (postmarked by Election Day and received within three days) or in person at designated drop locations.