YOUR VOTE: Kentucky

Get ready to cast your ballot.

By Countable

KENTUCKY

With just a few clicks, we'll walk through voter registration, key election dates, and all the documents you'll need. Best of all, you can share this info with your friends and neighbors. Make sure that your vote counts!

I. WAIT! BEFORE YOU SCROLL ANY FURTHER, REGISTER TO VOTE

Need to register? Or maybe you just want election reminders? Thanks to TurboVote, we've got you covered. Just click below:

II. KNOW THE DATES

GENERAL

November 8, 2022

Voter Registration Deadline

October 11, 2022 - Deadline to register to vote online by 4 p.m. and in person by end of day. Mail in voter registration can be postmarked by this date.

Absentee Ballots

Ballot Request Deadlines:

October 25, 2022 - Last day to request and return a completed absentee ballot application.

Ballot Return Deadlines:

November 8, 2022 - Absentee ballots (via mail or in person) must be received by 6 p.m.

Registered voters in Kentucky who want to vote by absentee ballot this fall should submit an absentee ballot application to their local county clerk as early as possible.

III. REGISTER TO VOTE

Registration Status:

Not sure if you're registered? This handy widget will tell you whether you're on the voter rolls.

Voting Requirements:

Here are the requirements to register as a voter in Kentucky.

Need To Register?

Yes, it's so important we're including it twice. Here's that link again:

IV. WHERE TO VOTE

Polling Location:

School, firehouse or community center, this simple form will tell you where to go to cast your ballot.
Click here to find contact information for your City or Town Clerk.

V. WHAT TO TAKE TO THE POLLS

Voter ID Laws:

Kentucky requires photo identification if the voter isn't personally known by precinct officials.

Accepted Credentials:

Here is the list of accepted credentials.
Contact your polling place for an acceptable list of options.

Don't have a valid ID?

If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot.

VI. HAVING TROUBLE? GET IN TOUCH

The Kentucky State Board of Elections:

Call 1-800-246-1399 or contact the staff listed on this page.

Voter ID Helpline:

Call 844-338-8743

Any other questions?

Check out the Kentucky Secretary of State.

See you at the ballots (or mailboxes), Kentuckians!