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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Early voting opens at 20 Sedgwick County sites, with a record turnout

Plus, Meddys and other businesses raised more than $122,000 for Stryker families.

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ElectionsTop story

Early voting is open at 20 Sedgwick County sites, and turnout is at a record for a midterm

Early voting is running high in Sedgwick County

34,000
ballots cast in person by 6 p.m. Tuesday
350,000
registered voters, a first for the county
16,000
advance voters at three sites in week one

If you haven't voted yet, you have options. Seventeen opened Tuesday, joining three that were already open. You can use any of them, wherever you live in the county.

Election Commissioner Laura Rainwater told KSN that most voters are "in and out in under 10 minutes." She expects 50% of registered voters to take part.

  • Satellite sites: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Fri., Oct. 30
  • Saturday, Oct. 31: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Bring a valid photo ID
  • Election Day: Tues., Nov. 3

Mail ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and arrive by Nov. 6.

Satellite sites are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays

17 satellite early voting sites in Sedgwick County

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.10 a.m.to 6 p.m.
  • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Satellite sites open, through Oct. 30
Saturday
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Source: Wichita Eagle

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League 42

Founder Bob Lutz, 71, will step down as head of the youth baseball league at the end of 2027. He has led it for more than 14 years. KNSS

Stryker

Meddys raised $105,000 for families affected by the Oct. 17 tragedy, and Kingdom Athletics pledged another $17,000. Meddys says over $122,000 has been raised all together, and The Locker Room Nutrition & Energy raised over $18,000 separately. KWCH

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$122,000raised for Stryker families

Meddys alone hit $105,000, past its $100,000 goal.

Source: KWCH

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Candy without the cold. West Heights UMC is hosting its annual Fall Festival tonight, Wed., Oct. 28, starting at 6 p.m. at 745 N. Westlink Ave. You'll find indoor trick-or-treating, a hot dog dinner, games, popcorn, and a book giveaway so every kid goes home with a book. It's free, with no registration, and you don't have to be part of the church. Wear a costume and bring a friend.

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Daily Wichitato me · Wed., Oct. 286:00 a.m.

Early voting opens at 20 Sedgwick County sites, with a record turnout

Plus, Meddys and other businesses raised more than $122,000 for Stryker families.

The TLDR

  1. 20 early voting sites are open across Sedgwick County
  2. Bob Lutz will leave League 42 at the end of 2027
  3. More than $122,000 raised for Stryker families
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