Macksville, Kansas Public Records

Kansas residents can register online through the Kansas Secretary of State's website at www.kdor.ks.gov/Apps/VoterReg/Default.aspx, or by completing a paper form available at the Stafford County Clerk's office, driver's license offices, public libraries, and various other government facilities. The registration deadline is 21 days before any election. Kansas requires voters to provide either a valid Kansas driver's license number, non-driver identification card number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number when registering. First-time voters who register by mail must provide identification when they vote. The community holds municipal elections for mayor and city council positions during odd-numbered years, typically in April. The next city election will be in April 2025, with positions potentially including mayor and council seats depending on term expirations. Information about candidates for city offices, filing deadlines, and local ballot questions can be obtained from the Macksville City Clerk at 620-348-2311. Voter turnout in municipal elections tends to be lower than in general elections. In the November 2024 presidential election, Stafford County saw approximately 70% voter turnout, with about 1,800 ballots cast out of roughly 2,600 registered voters. The county, like much of rural Kansas, typically votes heavily Republican in most elections. Residents can find their assigned polling location by contacting the Stafford County Clerk's office or checking the Kansas Secretary of State's voter registration lookup tool at myvoteinfo.voteks.org, which displays polling place addresses, sample ballots, and voter registration status. The county typically has several polling places including locations in St. John, Macksville, and other communities, assigned based on residence address. Early voting is available at the Stafford County Clerk's office beginning 20 days before any election. On November 3, 2026, Kansas voters will decide several important races. The general election will include races for Governor (current Governor Laura Kelly's term expires in January 2027), all Kansas State House seats (125 representatives serving two-year terms), half of the Kansas State Senate seats (20 senators in even-numbered districts serving four-year terms), and various county offices including county commissioners, sheriff, county clerk, and other positions. Kansas does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026, as Senator Jerry Moran's term expires in 2028 and Senator Roger Marshall's in 2026. At the state legislative level, the community is part of Kansas House District 115 and Kansas Senate District 33. Local races may include Stafford County positions and school board seats. Kansas allows advance voting by mail for any registered voter. To request an advance ballot, voters must submit an application to the Stafford County Clerk's office, available online at the Stafford County Clerk's website or by calling 620-549-3509. Advance ballot applications must be received by the Tuesday before the election, though it is recommended to apply earlier to ensure time for ballot delivery and return. Completed ballots must be received by the Stafford County Clerk by 7:00 PM on election day to be counted. Kansas election records that are public include voter registration lists (available for purchase for political purposes), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees (available through the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission at www.kansas.gov/ethics), candidate filing information, and precinct-level election results. Individual voter history (which elections a person voted in, but not how they voted) is also public record in Kansas. The Stafford County Clerk publishes unofficial election results on election night and certified results after the official canvass.