YOUR VOTE: Kentucky 2024

KENTUCKY

With just a few clicks, we'll walk through voter registration, key election dates, and all the necessary documents. 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

Presidential Primary - May 21, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

• April 22, 2024 - Last day to register to vote online.

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Request an absentee ballot here (Opens 45 days before the election).

Ballot Request Deadlines

• May 7, 2024 - Last day to return a completed absentee ballot application (via in person, by mail, or online)  to the county clerk’s office.

Ballot Return Deadlines

• May 21, 2024 - Absentee ballots (via mail or in person) must be received by 6 p.m.

General Election - November 5, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

• October 7, 2024 - Final day for online voter registration, to postmark voter registration forms, or deliver in person by 4 p.m.

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Kentuckians who want to vote by absentee ballot this fall should submit an absentee ballot application as early as possible. Please note the online portal does not open until 45 days before the election.

Ballot Request Deadline

• October 22, 2024 - Last day to request an absentee ballot.
  • The online absentee ballot will not be available until 45 days before the date of the primary or election. 

Ballot Return Deadline

• November 5, 2024 - Absentee ballots (via mail or in person) must be received by 6 p.m.

Military and overseas citizens can vote by mail using the standard procedure. Ensure your ballot is received by election officials by 6 p.m. on Election Day.

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

• Use the Kentucky State Board of Elections' Polling Place Locator to find where to cast your ballot.
  
  • Please note that KY polling locations are not yet available online for 2024.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
• 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 election officials.

Accepted Credentials

• Here is the list of accepted credentials.

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

Questions?

• Contact the Kentucky Secretary of State at 1-800-246-1399 or contact the staff listed on this page.

Voter ID Helpline

• Call 844-338-8743

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