How to Vote in Kentucky
Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Kentucky.What Are My Voting Options?
Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Kentucky
Kentucky Primary Election
Kentucky Primary Election
May 21, 2024
In-person absentee voting: Thu May 16, 2024 - Sat May 18, 2024
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Mon Apr 22, 2024Mail: Received by Mon Apr 22, 2024
In person: Mon Apr 22, 2024
Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Not AvailableEarly Voting Period: Not available
Absentee Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: Tue May 7, 2024
Mail: Received by Tuesday, May 07, 2024
In Person: Tue May 7, 2024
Online: Tue May 7, 2024
Mail: Received by Tuesday, May 07, 2024
In Person: Tue May 7, 2024
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Received by Tue May 21, 2024
In person: Received by Tue May 21, 2024
By mail: Received by Tue May 21, 2024
In person: Received by Tue May 21, 2024
Register to Vote
Who can register to vote in Kentucky
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities
Registering for people with convictions
Vote Early In-Person
When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities
Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot
Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Return your Completed Ballot
Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
Where can I drop off my voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
You must return your own absentee ballot. Contact your local election official for more information.