How & Where to Vote
Find out where to vote, how to vote, how to vote early, and how to vote by mail.
Register to Vote
Register to vote in Kentucky, or learn more about voter ID & rights.
Election Details
Visit the Kentucky election website or call (502) 573-7100 to learn more about your states voting details.
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Important Dates - Presidential Primary
Voting Information for Kentucky
Presidential Primaries
Kentucky holds closed primary elections. If you are new to the state and registering for the first time, you may register with your party by the voter registration deadlines. Existing Kentucky voters wishing to change their party selection must do so by December 31, 2019. All state offices will remain on the May primary ballot.
Statewide Primaries
Congressional seats, state offices and constitutional amendments may be on the ballot. Voters must change their party by December 31 in the year preceding to the primary to participate with another party.
Don’t miss your next election!
Don’t miss your next election! Kentucky’s closed 2020 presidential and state primary election is on May 19, 2020. If you are new to the state and registering for the first time, be sure to select your party affiliation when registering if you want to participate in the primary. Existing Kentucky voters that want to change their party must do so by December 31, 2019.
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Early Voting + Absentee Voting
Early Voting Dates: May 1st to May 18th
You can vote in person at your county clerk’s office from May 1st to May 18th before the election, using an absentee ballot.
To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here). Your application must be received by May 12th. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be received by 6 pm on election day (May 19th).
Whether it’s in person or by mail, you’ll need to give an excuse to vote by absentee ballot. Info here on what qualifies.
Voter ID + Eligibility for Kentucky
Voter ID Requirements
Voter Rights
Find out more about your rights in Kentucky.
Pre-registration
You may pre-register for All Elections
You may vote at age 17 in primary elections if you're 18 by the general election