The Sedgwick County Election Office began early in-person voting Monday for the November general election, and almost 500 people turned.
The Election Office will be open weekdays through November 7th for early voting. There will be 16 satellite locations that will be open from November 1st through November 5th.
People are urged to vote early to avoid the long lines that developed at polling places on the day of the primary election in August. It’s expected that polling places in the eastern half of the county could see long lines on election day.
Election Commissioner Angela Caudillo is expecting a turnout of 52 to 55 percent for the November 8th midterm elections. The offices of governor, attorney general, and state treasurer will be on the ballot along with a number of Kansas House and Senate seats and congressional races.
October 28th is the last day that the Election Office can mail applications for mail ballots.
