How to Vote in Kentucky

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Kentucky.

Request an Absentee Ballot

Check Your Registration Status

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What Are My Voting Options?

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Kentucky

Kentucky Primary Election
(State/Federal)

Kentucky Primary Election

May 16, 2023

In-person absentee voting: Thu May 11, 2023 - Sat May 13, 2023 (closing time varies by county. Check with your local election official to find out when early voting closes.)

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by 4:00 pm Mon Apr 17, 2023

In person: Close of business Mon Apr 17, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not Available
Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Mail: Requests cannot be made by mail.
In Person: Absentee ballots cannot be requested in person.
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Received by 6:00 pm Tue May 16, 2023
In person: Received by 6:00 pm Tue May 16, 2023

Kentucky General Election
(State/Federal)

Kentucky General Election

Nov 07, 2023

In-person absentee voting: Thu November 2, 2023 - Sat November 4, 2023 (closing time varies by county. Check with your local election official to find out when early voting closes.)

Voter Registration Deadline


Mail: Postmarked by Tue Oct 10, 2023
In person: Close of business Tue Oct 10, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not Available
Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Mail: Requests cannot be made by mail.
In Person: Absentee ballots cannot be requested in person.
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
By mail: Received by 6:00 pm Tue November 7, 2023
In person: Received by 6:00 pm Tue November 7, 2023

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?
Additional Resources

Drop Off Your Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
Who is eligible to vote absentee/by mail?
How do I request a ballot?
When are the deadlines to request and drop off a ballot?
Where can I drop it off?
How to track your ballot
You can look up your absentee ballot status by using our online tool.
Additional Information

Mail Your Ballot

Who can request a mail or absentee ballot?
How do I request a ballot?
What are the deadlines to request and mail a ballot?
How to track your ballot
You can look up your absentee ballot status by using our online tool.
Additional Information

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Where do I vote?
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote?
Additional Information

Additional Kentucky Resources

Who can register to vote in Kentucky
Pre-registration
ID Requirements
Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities
Voting for People with Convictions