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TO VOTE

IN KENTUCKY

The voter registration deadline is October 5th, 2026.

Eligible voters: Request an absentee ballot by October 20, 2026.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.

Voter Registration

• Deadline to register to vote online:  October 5th, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

• Mailed Registration Cards can be Postmarked on October 5th to be accepted.

• Cards taken to the Clerk's Office can be accepted by close of business.  

• You can register to vote or update your registration online here.

Absentee Ballots

• Eligible voters may request a mail-in absentee ballot through the online portal until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 20, 2026. Request here.

• In-Person, Excused Absentee Voting will be open October 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, & 28, 2026 (ONLY) Check eligibility here.

• In-Person, No Excuse Absentee "Early" Voting will be open October 29, 30, & 31, 2026.

• All mail-in absentee ballots must be received by 6:00PM Local Time, on Election Day, November 3, 2026 to be counted.  Voters are highly encouraged not to wait until Election Day to hand deliver their absentee ballot.  Cast your ballot as soon as you receive it. Do not delay!

Voting on Election Day

• Election day is Tuesday, November 3rd.

• Kentucky polling places are open from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M. on Election Day. 

• To find out where to vote in-person on Election Day, voters should visit the State Board of Elections website. 

What to Bring to the Polls

• To vote in Kentucky, voters are required to present proof of identification. Check ID requirements here.