Get Started: Kansas¶
Start by January of even-numbered years
Action 1. Choose Your Team (January)¶
Select party for participation: Kansas Democratic Party or Kansas Republican Party.
Contact state or county party to join communication lists.
Kansas Democratic Party
- Website: https://kansasdems.org/
- Email: info@kansasdems.org
- Phone: (785) 234-0425
Kansas Republican Party
- Website: https://ksgop.org/
- Email: info@ksgop.org
- Phone: (785) 234-5500
Action 2. Confirm Caucus Date and Time (January, even years)¶
Kansas shifted to state-run presidential primaries beginning 2024.
Both parties may also hold internal caucus or party-run meetings for party officer elections.
- Presidential Primary Date (2024): March 19, 2024
- Confirm future dates through Kansas Secretary of State: https://sos.ks.gov/
- Party-run caucus dates (if held) posted on state party websites:
- Kansas Democrats: https://kansasdems.org/
- Kansas Republicans: https://ksgop.org/
Action 3. Find Your Party Caucus Location or Participation Method (January, even years)¶
Presidential Preference (state-run primary): - Assigned polling place from county election office. - Verify location through Kansas Secretary of State voter lookup: https://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/
Party-Run Caucus or Committee Meetings: - Location provided by county party. - Contact county party or state party for meeting location information.
Action 4. Plan to Participate (January, even years)¶
State-Run Presidential Primary: - Verify polling place, voting hours, and registration deadlines. - Bring government-issued photo ID.
Party-Run Caucus or Committee Meetings: - Confirm start time and credentialing process. - Review party rules for participation.
Action 5. Attend the Party Caucus or Submit Participation (February/March, even years)¶
Attend scheduled in-person caucus or submit party documents as required.
Follow party or state instructions for sign-in, voting, and eligibility verification.
Action 6. Volunteer To Serve in a Precinct Position (February/March, even years)¶
Volunteer for: - Precinct Committeeman or Committeewoman (Kansas uses committee positions rather than chair/vice chair terminology in most counties). - If not filling position, offer assistance to precinct leadership.
Action 7. Volunteer To Serve as a Delegate (February/March, even years)¶
Volunteer to serve as delegate or alternate to county, congressional district, or state convention.
Action 8. Participate in your Party¶
After the caucus, stay active in your party. Volunteer, fund-raise, support your local candidates, and invite others.
Reminders¶
Election participation starts in January. February/March participation is critical. Enjoy your chance to participate in your party’s decision-making process.