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Civic Holidays

Civic Holidays are nonpartisan days of action that bring people and groups together to encourage voting and celebrate democracy. Kansas libraries and community groups can partner with the Civic Holidays organization to promote voting, access free materials and host events to help encourage individuals to participate in democracy. 

Information in the following websites is nonpartisan.

More information can be found at Kansas Secretary of State | Elections | Important Election Dates.

Take a look at the tabbed information below for ways your library can observe and support Civic Holidays in your community.

Important Dates

Natonal Voter Registration Day Logo

National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating American democracy. 

National Voter Education Week Logo

National Voter Education Week is an open-source, nonpartisan voter education campaign. Voter education makes voting easier and more meaningful. Get practical steps to register, understand your ballot, and find your polling place.

National Voter Education Week is October 6 - 10, 2025

Voting Checklist

  1. Register to vote. Kansas Online Voter Registration | Kansas Secretary of State.
  2. Get to know your ballot. Kansas Secretary of State | VoterView
  3. Make a plan to vote. Sign up for election reminders| National Voter Education Week.
  4. Understand the process. Apply to be an Elections Poll Worker | Kansas Secretary of State.
  5. Share your Pledge to Vote | National Voter Education Week.

Let’s navigate voting together this #NationalVoterEducationWeek in 2025! Visit NationalVoterEducationWeek.org to access the tools you need to vote with confidence. 

Issues at the Polls? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE.

 

Voter Early Day logo with white letters and purple background

Vote Early Day is a nonpartisan movement of media companies, businesses, nonprofits, election administrators and creative community members working to ensure all Americans have the tools to vote early. 

Acceptable forms of photo ID to vote in Kansas via Kansas Secretary of State

  • Driver’s license or ID card issued by Kansas or another U.S. state
  • U.S. Passport
  • U.S. Military ID
  • ID card issued by a Native American tribe
  • Employee badge or ID issued by a government office
  • Student ID from an accredited postsecondary education institution in Kansas
  • Concealed carry license issued by Kansas or another state
  • Public assistance ID card issued by a government office

Vote Early Day unites nationwide partners to make early voting easier, reduce election day lines and ensure every voice is heard. VoteEarlyDay.org #VoteReady

Election Hero Day logo

Election Hero Day celebrates election workers and volunteers who ensure secure voting.  Join communities nationwide in celebrating these heroes electionheroday.org. #ThankYouElectionHeroes #SaveTheDate

Want to be an Election Hero too? 

Eligible high school students can volunteer as poll workers and possibly earn class credit. Kansas Secretary of State | Volunteer

Volunteer or serve as a temporary election worker Volunteer | Kansas Secretary of State.

Ways to support your local elections staff:

  • Say something nice about them on social media.
  • Write a thank-you note. 

Info for voters and Share information

Info for voters.

Register to vote.

Learn more about upcoming elections and voting

Voters with disabilities

Military and Kansans abroad

Uniform and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) enables active-duty military, their families and citizens living abroad to vote. Learn more at Federal Service Voters | Kansas Secretary of State.

Unhomed Voters

Share information.

Host a registration drive

Partner with local groups

No need to host a registration drive.

School and academic libraries

Questions

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National Voter Education Week

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