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Candidate filing document signatures must be notarized within the presence of and by a Douglas County Election Official.  The Candidate Declaration of Intention Filing form must be notarized in-person at the Douglas County Election Office, except where noted.  The exception for notarized in-person signature requirement is only for precinct committeeman/woman candidate filings.

In 2026, elections will be held for Federal, State, County, and Township offices.  The deadline to file for office is Monday, June 1st, 2026 by NOON.

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National Offices

U.S. Senator

Term: 6 year

Filing Fee: TBD

Report Fee: $20

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Secretary of States Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

U.S. Representative - 1st District

Term: 2 year

Filing Fee: TBD

Report Fee: $20

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Secretary of States Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Party Petition: 2% of Party

Independent Petition: 4% of registered voters in the district or 5,000 signatures, whichever is less.

U.S. Representative - 2nd District

Term: 2 year

Filing Fee: TBD

Report Fee: $20

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Secretary of States Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Party Petition: 2% of Party

Independent Petition: 4% of registered voters in the district or 5,000 signatures, whichever is less.

Kansas State Offices

Governor/Lieutenant Governor

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: TBD

Report Fee: $670

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Secretary of States Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Party Petition: 1% of Party

Independent Petition: 5,000 registered voters in the state

Secretary of State

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: TBD

Report Fee: $670

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Secretary of States Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Party Petition: 1% of Party

Independent Petition: 5,000 registered voters in the state

Attorney General

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: TBD

Report Fee: $670

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Secretary of States Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Party Petition: 1% of Party

Independent Petition: 5,000 registered voters in the state

State Treasurer

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: TBD

Report Fee: $670

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Secretary of States Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Party Petition: 1% of Party

Independent Petition: 5,000 registered voters in the state

Commissioner of Insurance

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: TBD

Report Fee: $670

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Secretary of States Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Party Petition: 1% of Party

Independent Petition: 5,000 registered voters in the state

Kansas Senate

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $75

Report Fee: $70

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Secretary of States Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Kansas Representative

Term: 2 year

Filing Fee: $50

Report Fee: $70

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Secretary of States Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Party Petition: 2% of Party

Independent Petition: 4% of registered voters in district

Judicial Offices

Supreme Court (Retention Only)

Term: 6 year

Filing Fee: $0

Report Fee: $70

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Secretary of States Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

District Attorney

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: TBD

Report Fee: $70

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Secretary of States Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

District Judge 7th District (Retention Only)

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $0

Report Fee: $70

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Secretary of States Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Kansas State Board of Education

State Board of Education District 4

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $25

Report Fee: $70

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Secretary of States Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Party Petition: 200 signatures of voters in district

Independent Petition: 200 signatures of voters in district

State Board of Education District 6

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $25

Report Fee: $70

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Secretary of States Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Party Petition: 200 signatures of voters in district

Independent Petition: 200 signatures of voters in district

Douglas County Offices

County Commissioner

DISTRICT #1

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $507.00

Report Fee: $50

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required:

  • Democratic Party: 272
  • Republican Party: 120
  • Unaffiliated: 733

Independent Petition: 4% of registered voters

DISTRICT #2

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $442.83

Report Fee: $50

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required:

  • Democratic Party: 223
  • Republican Party: 60
  • Unaffiliated: 545

Independent Petition: 4% of registered voters

DISTRICT #3

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $442.83

Report Fee: $50

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required:

  • Democratic Party: 211
  • Republican Party: 170
  • Unaffiliated: 710

Independent Petition: 4% of registered voters

DISTRICT #4

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $507.00

Report Fee: $50

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required:

  • Democratic Party: 212
  • Republican Party: 121
  • Unaffiliated: 647

Independent Petition: 4% of registered voters

DISTRICT #5

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $507.00

Report Fee: $50

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required:

  • Democratic Party: 185
  • Republican Party: 150
  • Unaffiliated: 648

Independent Petition: 4% of registered voters

Treasurer

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $1,002.56

Report Fee: $50

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required:

  • Democratic Party: 1121
  • Republican Party: 628
  • Unaffiliated: 3315

Independent Petition: 4% of registered voters

County Clerk

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $1,002.56

Report Fee: $50

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required:

  • Democratic Party: 1121
  • Republican Party: 628
  • Unaffiliated: 3315

Independent Petition: 4% of registered voters

Register of Deeds

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $1,002.56

Report Fee: $50

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required:

  • Democratic Party: 1121
  • Republican Party: 628
  • Unaffiliated: 3315

Independent Petition: 4% of registered voters

Sheriff*

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $1,374.26

Report Fee: $50

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required:

  • Democratic Party: 1121
  • Republican Party: 628
  • Unaffiliated: 3315

Independent Petition: 4% of registered voters

* Must do background check when application is formalized, i.e. when filing fee is paid or petition submitted

City Offices

Lecompton City Council

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $20

Report Fee: $0

When Offices are Elected: Odd numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required: Lecompton City Council candidates must obtain 10 signatures of qualified electors for non-partisan election

Lawrence City Commission*

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $20

Report Fee: $50

When Offices are Elected: Odd numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required: 50

*City of Lawrence requires both additional fee and candidate filing documents

Eudora City Commission

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $20

Report Fee: $0

When Offices are Elected: Odd numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required: TBD

Baldwin City Council

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $20

Report Fee: $0

When Offices are Elected: Odd numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required: TBD

School District Offices

United School District 348

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $20

Report Fee: $0

When Offices are Elected: Odd numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required: TBD

United School District 491

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $20

Report Fee: $0

When Offices are Elected: Odd numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required: TBD

United School District 497

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $20

Report Fee: $0

When Offices are Elected: Odd numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required: TBD

Township Offices

Clinton Township

Offices: Clerk, Treasurer, Trustee 

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $1

Report Fee: $0

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required:

  • Democratic Party: 5
  • Republican Party: 8
  • Unaffiliated: 30

Independent Petition: 5% of registered voters

Eudora Township

Offices: Clerk, Treasurer, Trustee 

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $1

Report Fee: $0

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required:

  • Democratic Party: 9
  • Republican Party: 18
  • Unaffiliated: 58

Independent Petition: 5% of registered voters

Grant Township

Offices: Clerk, Treasurer, Trustee 

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $1

Report Fee: $0

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required:

  • Democratic Party: 4
  • Republican Party: 3
  • Unaffiliated: 15

Independent Petition: 5% of registered voters

Kanwaka Township

Offices: Clerk, Treasurer, Trustee 

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $1

Report Fee: $0

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required:

  • Democratic Party: 12
  • Republican Party: 15
  • Unaffiliated: 62

Independent Petition: 5% of registered voters

Lecompton Township

Offices: Clerk, Treasurer, Trustee 

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $1

Report Fee: $0

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required:

  • Democratic Party: 11
  • Republican Party: 17
  • Unaffiliated: 64

Independent Petition: 5% of registered voters

Marion Township

Offices: Clerk, Treasurer, Trustee 

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $1

Report Fee: $0

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required:

  • Democratic Party: 6
  • Republican Party: 9
  • Unaffiliated: 34

Independent Petition: 5% of registered voters

Palmyra Township

Offices: Clerk, Treasurer, Trustee 

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $1

Report Fee: $0

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required:

  • Democratic Party: 42
  • Republican Party: 74
  • Unaffiliated: 273

Independent Petition: 5% of registered voters

Wakarusa Township

Offices: Clerk, Treasurer, Trustee 

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $1

Report Fee: $0

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required:

  • Democratic Party: 20
  • Republican Party: 24
  • Unaffiliated: 98

Independent Petition: 5% of registered voters

Willow Springs Township

Offices: Clerk, Treasurer, Trustee 

Term: 4 year

Filing Fee: $1

Report Fee: $0

When Offices are Elected: Even numbered years in the fall

Where to File: Election Office

Filing/Withdraw Deadline: June 1st at 12:00-noon. If June 1st falls on a weekend the deadline will be the following Monday at 12:00-noon

Petition Signatures Required:

  • Democratic Party: 10
  • Republican Party: 18
  • Unaffiliated: 64

Independent Petition: 5% of registered voters

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