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Election Guide · 2027

2027 Kansas City
Mayoral Election Guide

A plain-language, nonpartisan guide to the 2027 election for Mayor of Kansas City — the key dates, what the office does, and exactly how to register and cast your ballot. For anything official, we point you straight to the election authorities.

Key dates

When is the election?

The 2027 Kansas City mayoral election has two rounds. The primary election is , and the general election is .

Primary
The field narrows. The top finishers advance to the general election.
General
Kansas City chooses its next mayor.

Polls, deadlines, and hours are set by the election authorities — confirm yours with the official sources below before each date.

The office

What the mayor does

The Mayor of Kansas City is the city’s top elected official and serves a four-year term. Kansas City uses a council–manager form of government: the mayor sits on and presides over the City Council, which sets policy and adopts the budget, while a professional city manager runs day-to-day operations.

The mayor is one voice on the Council but a uniquely visible one — setting the agenda, building coalitions to pass ordinances, representing Kansas City to the state and federal government and to businesses considering the region, and helping steer big-picture decisions on public safety, housing, infrastructure, and the city budget. The mayor does not single-handedly write laws or spend money; that work runs through the Council and the city manager.

How to vote

How to register & vote in Kansas City

Voting in Kansas City is straightforward. The deadlines, polling places, and ballot details are set by official election authorities and can change — so here we describe the general process and link you to the sources that are always current.

  1. 1

    Register to vote

    Register online through the Missouri Secretary of State, or update your address if you’ve moved. You can register if you are a U.S. citizen, a Missouri resident, and at least 17½ years old (you must be 18 by Election Day). Missouri sets a registration deadline before each election — check the current one at sos.mo.gov.

  2. 2

    Check your registration

    Confirm you’re registered at your current address and find which election authority covers you. Most of Kansas City is served by the Kansas City Election Board; parts of the city fall in Clay and Platte counties and are served by those county boards.

  3. 3

    Find your polling place

    Your election authority publishes your assigned polling place, a sample ballot, and hours for Election Day. Missouri also offers absentee and mail-in options under certain conditions — review what applies to you and any deadlines on the official sites.

  4. 4

    Bring valid ID and vote

    Missouri requires photo identification to vote in person. Bring an acceptable ID; if you don’t have one, the state offers options to still cast a ballot. Vote in the primary on April 6, 2027 and the general election on June 8, 2027.

Official sources

Missouri Secretary of Statesos.mo.gov/electionsRegister to vote online, check your registration status, review statewide deadlines, and learn about absentee and mail-in options across Missouri.Kansas City Election Boardkceb.orgThe election authority for voters who live within Kansas City limits in Jackson County. Find your polling place, sample ballot, and local deadlines.Clay County Election Boardclaycountymo.govThe election authority for the portion of Kansas City that lies in Clay County, north of the river.Platte County Election Boardco.platte.mo.us/electionsThe election authority for the portion of Kansas City that lies in Platte County.

These authorities are the final word on deadlines, polling places, and ballots. We link to them rather than repeat details that may change.

The race

The 2027 race for Mayor

The 2027 contest is an open race for Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri. Candidates compete in the primary on April 6, 2027, and the top finishers advance to the general election on June 8, 2027, when voters choose the next mayor. As with any election, the full slate of candidates is established through the official filing process; consult the election authorities above for the certified ballot.

Wes Rogers is a candidate for Mayor of Kansas City. A Kansas City prosecutor, former public defender, small-business owner, and city councilman, he is running on public safety, affordability, and a City Hall that delivers basic services well. You can meet Wes and read his platform and priorities to learn where he stands.

This guide is published by the Wes Rogers for Mayor campaign. The election facts above are nonpartisan; the candidate information describes our own campaign.

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