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Voting in Kentucky
Kentucky will hold its 2026 primary elections on May 19. The general election will be held on November 3.
When to Vote
Dates you shouldn’t miss.
Primary Election Dates
All primary elections in Kentucky are closed. Only voters affiliated with a specific party may vote in that party's primary.
Current Kentucky voters must affiliate with a party by December 31st in order to vote in the primary elections for the following year.
May 19, 2026
Primary election day
Apr 20, 2026
Voter registration deadline (in person, online, by mail)
May 5, 2026
Vote by mail request deadline (by mail)
May 5, 2026
Vote by mail request deadline (in person)
May 19, 2026
Ballot return deadline (must be received)
May 14, 2026–May 16, 2026
Early voting
General Election Dates
Plan to Vote
Make a plan to vote
How to Vote
How to vote in Kentucky
Early Voting
Vote by Mail
Voter ID
Voting FAQs
Can I check to see if I’m registered to vote?
How long does it take to process my voter registration?
How frequently are elections held?
How can I track my absentee ballot status?
Can I register to vote at my student address?
Can I vote without an address?
Can a US citizen without a US address who is living abroad register to vote?
I think my voting rights have been denied. What do I do?