Paid Time to Vote in Kansas and Missouri | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 2, 2026 · 1m

Election Day is coming up — and yes, you can legally get paid time off to vote in Kansas and Missouri. Both states require employers to give you time off without docking pay, but there are important caveats: you must notify your boss in advance, and the time off only applies if it’s not already covered by your existing schedule. In Missouri, you’re entitled to up to three hours — but if polls open during a break you’re already off, you might not qualify. Kansas offers two hours, and lunch breaks don’t count toward that. These laws exist to protect your right to vote — so check your state’s…