Due to recent changes made by the Sedgwick County Election Commission, some of the voting locations have changed for the 86th District. Look on your new voting card for your precinct number and location, or consider using Advance Voting.

Voting location by precincts
as of April, 2006

Precinct 101
Linwood Recreation Center
1901 S Kansas
Wichita, KS 67211

Precinct 102
Linwood Recreation Center
1901 S Kansas
Wichita, KS 67211

Precinct 105
Mt Saint Mary's - Marian Hall
3700 E Lincoln
Wichita, KS 67218

Precinct 302
Linwood Recreation Center
1901 S Kansas
Wichita, KS 67211

Precinct 304
Linwood Recreation Center
1901 S Kansas
Wichita, KS 67211

Precinct 306
Mt Saint Mary's - Marian Hall
3700 E Lincoln
Wichita, KS 67218

Following are the major factors taken into account in designating polling places in Sedgwick County in preparation for the 2006 elections.

  1. Efficiency in election administration: The effort to increase efficiency and reduce costs has led many counties, including Sedgwick, to reduce the number of polling places. This saves on poll worker hiring and training, voting machine purchase and maintenace, and polling place rental.

  2. Compliance with ADA: ADA compliance is a federal mandate, and it has been specifically reinforced by the Help America Vote Act.

  3. Voting Population: Equalize the number of registered voters per polling place as much as possible.

  4. Two mile radius: Every effort has been made to establish a polling place within a two-mile radius from any voter's place of residence within incorporated areas.

  5. Geography: Establish a polling place as close as possible to the center of the geographic area covered by the precincts served by the polling place.

  6. Traffic count: Using data provided by the city, establish polling places with easy access.

  7. Bus routes: Attempt to establish polling places near bus routes when feasible, especially those that will also be advance polling places.

  8. Parking: Provide adequate parking that will be available for voters.

  9. Representative districts: Apportion polling places equally among state representative districts to the extent possible.

  10. Satellite advance voting: Establish sites that can be used both during satellite advance voting before the election, and on election day.

 

With the recent changes and reductions in voting locations, this is the year you might want to seriously consider Advance Voting.

You can Advance Vote either by mail, or in person at select locations.

Advance Vote by Mail
1. Apply for an Advance Ballot by completing an Advance Voting Application and bring, mail, or fax it to the Election Office, 510 N Main, Suite 101, Wichita, KS 67203. Fax: 316-660-7125
2. Vote your ballot according to the ballot instructions. Ballots will be mailed out starting Feb 14.
3. Return your ballot by mailing or bringing it to the Election Office – do not fax your ballot! The ballot must be in the Election Office before 7 PM on Election Day to be counted.
Advance Vote In Person
1. Go to an Advance Vote Center in a location convenient for you during advance voting hours. In-person Advance Voting begins July 19 in the Election Office and at other sites July 27. (see below)
2. Complete the Advance Ballot Application provided at the Advance Vote Center.
3. Vote your ballot on one of the new touch screen voting machines!

You must send in an application before each election, but by using Advance Voting, you'll skip the parking hassles, long lines, and confusion over new locations. Send in your application NOW for the August primary.

Advance Voting locations:
A person registered to vote in Sedgwick County can vote at any location listed below during the dates and times specified. On Election Day, August 1, all voting locations are address-specific and you must vote at the location assigned to your address.

July 19 ­ 21:  8 AM ­ 5 PM
July 24 ­ 26:  8 AM ­ 5 PM
July 27 ­ 28:  8 AM ­ 7 PM
July 29:  9 AM ­ 4 PM
July 31:  8 AM ­ 12 Noon

Vote at:
Sedgwick County Election Office
510 N Main, Suite 101, Wichita

Thursday, July 27:  12 Noon ­ 7 PM  
Friday, July 28:  12 Noon ­ 7 PM  
Saturday, July 29:  9 AM ­ 4 PM

Vote at:

Bel Aire City Building
7651 E Central Park Ave

Center for Health & Wellness
2707 E 21st St N

Church of the Holy Spirit
18218 W Hyw 54, Goddard

Grace Presbyterian Church
5002 E Douglas Ave

Independent Living Resource Center
3033 W 2nd St N

Machinists Building
3830 S Meridian

Maranatha Worship Center
888 S Webb Rd

Reformation Lutheran Parish Hall
7601 E 13th St N

Sedgwick Co. Zoo Education Center
5555 Zoo Blvd

Sharon Baptist Church
2221 S Oliver

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church
2555 Hyacinth Ln

Valley Center Public Safety Building
616 E 5th St

Westlink Church of Christ
10025 W Central Ave

Woodlawn United Methodist Church
431 S Woodlawn Blvd, Derby  


 

 

 

 

 

(Information provided courtesy of Sedgwick County Election Office)

Who is eligible for advance voting by mail?
Any registered voter who wishes to vote in advance of election day is eligible and may apply for an advanced voting ballot. Advance voting begins 20 days before an election and ends at 12:00 Noon the day before the election.

What do I need in order to vote in advance by mail?
A signed application is required before an advance ballot can be issued.
Applications for elections can be mailed to the Sedgwick County Election Office, 510 N. Main, Suite 101, Wichita, KS 67203 beginning with these dates:

  • City and School District Elections: January 1 of year election is held
  • August Primary Election: April 1 of year election is held
  • November General Election: 90 days before election
  • Question Submitted Election held with a Primary or General Election-Same as Primary or General Election
  • Special Question Election-Date of first election publication

Where can I get an advance voting application?
Advance voting applications are available here or by calling the Sedgwick County Election Office at 660-7100.

Applications are also available at Sedgwick County Dillon Stores. Voters can go to the Sedgwick County Election office or to the satellite voting location to apply for and vote in advance 13 days before the scheduled election date.

Where do I send my advance voting application?
Signed applications should be mailed to the Election Office at 510 N. Main Street, Suite 101, Wichita, KS 67203.

Where can I get my advance ballot?
Beginning 20 days before the election, an advance ballot will be mailed to one of three locations, specified by the voter:

  • Voter’s residential address or mailing address
  • Voter’s temporary residential address
  • Medical care facility, psychiatric hospital, hospice or adult care home where the voter resides

A voter can also apply and can vote in advance 13 days before the scheduled election in designated locations.
NOTE: The ballot must be voted in secrecy and returned to the Sedgwick County Election Office by the time the polls close on election day.

Is there a number I can call with questions?
For 24-hour voter information call 660-7120.

Note: For additional information regarding Advance Voting for individuals who live abroad, visit http://www.fvap.gov

     
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