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ElectionsWednesday, October 28

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

The Daily Wichita teamFrom Wednesday’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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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.

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

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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10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Satellite sites open, through Oct. 30
Saturday9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sources: Wichita Eagle, KAKE, KSN.com

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