Check In Procedure
What does a voter need to show in order to vote and what do they need to verbally state to the board worker?
A valid photo ID and their name and address.
Finish the sentence:
"Provisionals are our ____________"
FRIENDS!!! (Thanks Rebecca!)
What are the times that polling locations are open on Election Day?
7:00am - 7:00pm
If my religion prohibits me from having my photo taken, is there an exception for me?
Yes, they can complete form "Declaration of Religious Objection"
I am not registered, but insist that I should still be able to vote, what can the Election Board do?
Issue a provisional ballot
Is it allowed to vote with an expired ID, if so, who?
Yes, someone who is 65 years of age or older.
Why is the provisional receipt important to the Election Board Worker?
Ensures the voter gets the correct ballot style
Does Kansas allow overseas or military voters extra time to cast their vote?
Yes. Under federal UOCAVA rules, overseas and military voters get their ballots earlier (up to 45 days before the election) but their ballots must be received by Election Day to be counted.
3, the provisional envelope, the voter registration card and the provisional binder.
The voter is not showing up in the poll pad, how can I look this person up to tell them where they need to be?
Search "County Wide" in the poll pad, it will show their correct polling location
"Curbside voter"
Why must you give the provisional receipt back to the voter before they leave?
This allows the voter to check the status of their provisional ballot, it also lists important information and dates
How many ways can Kansans vote in an Election?
Advance In-Person, Advance by Mail and In Person on Election Day!
I am a voter, and I have a question on the ExpressVote while I am actively in the middle of voting, what does the Election Board need to do?
Provide a board worker of opposite political parties to assist the voter
What if a Tornado hits my polling place?
Grab the Ds200 and take it with you!
(Just kidding, get to safety first)
I am a registered voter in Riley County, but vote for Geary County School Board, am I allowed to be issued an activator card, or must I vote with a full-face paper ballot?
Since I am registered in Riley County, there is no way for me to check in and sign a Geary County poll book. I must sign a paper poll book, provided by Riley County and vote a paper ballot.
Why is it important that we have a 2nd Election Board worker sign off on the provisional envelope?
The provisional ballot envelope was designed to be a "dual control" function. It was designed this way to ensure accuracy that the envelope and VR card is filled out correctly.
Are the election results you see on election night final in Kansas?
No. What’s reported on Election Night are unofficial results. Counties have Boards of Canvassers that later review provisional ballots and certify the results.
The Election Board can spoil and issue a new ballot to the voter
I am a candidate, and I show up to vote wearing a "vote for me shirt" is this allowed?
No, you must ask the voter to turn the shirt inside out or cover it, voters cannot be influenced in the polling locations
What does the oath state that the voter signs?
They are affirming that they are who they say they are and that they will not vote more than once
When are provisional ballots tabulated and by whom?
Provisional ballots are tabulated by the Board of Canvassers at the Canvass. Then, once the Board of Canvassers are done, the Board of County Commission must agree and certify the election.
The Geary County Election Office follows direct orders and guidelines from which entity?
Kansas Secretary of States Office
I dropped off a mail ballot on Election Day for my spouse, as the board worker, what are you checking for before I leave?
Must check to ensure that the voter has signed the ballot envelope as well as the person dropping off the ballot
List who is automatically a poll agent
Candidates on the current ballot, state or county party chair, precinct committeeman or woman, a write-in candidate for a statewide office