TOPEKA (KSNT) — Shawnee County voters can begin casting their ballots in person Monday, Oct. 19 for the general election.
Shawnee County Election Commissioner Andrew Howell said the election office expects a strong turnout on the first day of early voting.
“People seem kind of excited to get in here on the first day,” Howell said.
The Shawnee County Election Office, located at 3420 SW Van Buren Street in Topeka, will be open for early voting from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays through Oct. 30. The office will be open from 8 a.m. until noon on Monday, Nov. 2.
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Howell said early voting gives people another opportunity to cast their ballots if their schedules become busy or unexpected circumstances arise before Election Day.
Voters can also review their sample ballots and find their assigned Election Day polling places through the county’s Voter View website. Those with questions can contact the Shawnee County Election Office at 785-251-5900.
The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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