On the Nov. 4 ballot will be the race for Topeka mayor for city residents. Some will also see one of five Topeka City Council races.

The 2025 General Election is approaching fast in Kansas. If you want to vote, you must register by Tuesday, Oct. 14. Election Day is on Nov. 4.

Residents who didn’t vote early can check the Jackson County and Kansas City election board websites to make sure they know their precinct.

Incumbent Maggie Ballard and candidate Joseph Shepard each returned money to some donors after allegations that they accepted donations over Wichita's contribution cap.

The county charter lays out the procedure for replacing a county executive following a recall election like the one taking place Tuesday.

The Kansas City and Jackson County election boards have had a tight timeline to prepare for Tuesday’s special election, but officials with both say staff members are ready to go.

To vote in today's recall election, residents should go to their assigned voting precinct. Polls are open until 7 p.m.

LeVota succeeds Frank White Jr., who was recalled by voters on Sept. 30. LeVota will serve until November 2026, which is the remainder of White's term. He used to work in the county prosecutor's office.