Voting and Elections
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Election Dashboard Update
The Election Data Dashboard has been updated and reflects registration data as of 5/1/2026. Under the Douglas County logo, you will find the filter symbol. Click on this symbol to filter data by precinct, district, location and party affiliation.
Welcome
Welcome to the new communications tool from Douglas County Elections, this will be your trusted source for all election information.
Voting and Elections Question
Voting and Elections
The Douglas County Clerk serves as the County's Election Officer with the responsibility for the planning and operation of all elections held in the county (as required by Kansas Statutes and Administrative regulations) and maintains all records relating to such elections.
Jamie Shew
County Clerk
Jamie Shew was elected County Clerk and County Election Officer for Douglas County, Kansas in 2004 and is currently serving his sixth term. Prior to his election, he worked in higher education administration and business management.
Jamie is active in the Election Center, Kansas Association of Counties, Bipartisan Policy Center Task Force on Elections, and the Kansas County Clerks & Elections Officials Association, where he served as president in 2014–15. He serves on the U.S. Election Assistance Commission Standards Board and U.S. EAC Local Leadership Council, and co-chairs the Election Center Legislative Committee.
Jamie holds a Master County Clerk designation in Kansas and is a Certified Election Registration Administrator (CERA) through the Auburn University/Election Center Professional Education Program.
Since taking office, Jamie has led a redesign of the Douglas County Clerk's Office with a focus on accessibility, organizational effectiveness, and efficiency. The office oversees elections, accounts payable, payroll, tax roll management, and general government operations. He has been recognized for innovative initiatives in reducing voting barriers, improving chain-of-custody security, and election administration financing. In 2023, his office received the EAC Outstanding Innovation in Election Administration Award (Small/Medium Jurisdiction) and the Election Center Eagle Award for developing an RFID tracking system for election equipment. He has also been honored by the Lawrence/Douglas County League of Women Voters, Leadership Lawrence, Lawrence Rotary Club, and KU-CIMAT. Jamie regularly presents to local, state, and national audiences on election administration topics.
Jamie holds a B.S. in Political Science from Missouri State University and an M.P.A. from the University of Kansas. He grew up in a small town in Missouri and has made his home in Lawrence, Kansas, where he is active with the Lone Star 4-H Club, Leadership Lawrence, Lawrence Rotary Club, and the Kaw Valley Quilters Guild. He and his wife, Dr. Dawn Shew, have three children: Jake, Annie, and David.
Documents
To see Voting Maps, please visit the Voting Maps page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cancel my voter registration?
A cancellation request form is available at our Register to Vote page. You may return the completed form to us by mail, email, or fax.
How do I get a copy of my voter registration card?
Contact the Douglas County Clerk's Election Office. Ask to have a new "Notice of Disposition" (voter registration card) to be mailed. A new card will be issued to the address we have on file.
How do I get a stack of voter registration forms to run a registration drive?
Our office is happy to provide voter registration forms and registration drive instructions. By law you should return completed registrations within five (5) days from signature on the registration form.
How do I get an advance (absentee) ballot?
Please visit our Ways to Vote page. You will find information on Advance Voting by Mail, Permanent Advance Voting and Military & Overseas Voting.
How do I register to vote?
There are several ways to register to vote: If you have a valid KS Driver License or KS State ID you may go to the Kansas Secretary of State's website. Complete the online registration application. The record will pull your DL or State ID… Read More
How does the county report election night results?
On election night the general public are welcome to come to the second floor of the Douglas County Courthouse on election night to observe the process of tallying the results from advance ballots and precincts. You may access election results… Read More
Douglas County Elections Office
711 W 23rd St, Suite # 1
Lawrence, KS 66046
United States
