Kentucky
Signup Deadlines
October 9, 2026
This is the final deadline to register to vote for the upcoming general election. Ensure your application is submitted or postmarked by this date.
Advanced Balloting
October 15-October 31
Take advantage of early voting locations across the county. Dates and hours may vary by site during this one-stop voting window.
Voting Day
Primary Election: March 3, 2026 General Election: November 3, 2026
Polls are open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Voters must vote at their assigned precinct on this day. Remember to brings valid identification.
Runners for Office
Start by using the Kentucky district finder to locate your region by address. Then, connect your specific local area with the prospective candidate details provided in the summaries below.
Regional Representative Office
Roy Cooper - Democrat
Roy Cooper focus areas include strengthening public schools, expanding healthcare access, and driving statewide economic development.
Senator Position - Area Two
Michael Whatley - Republican
Michael Whatley is dedicated to economic prosperity, upholding constitutional rights, and maintaining the integrity of the judiciary.
Legal Authority - District 3
Shanon Bray - Libertarian
Shanon Bray promotes enhanced digital privacy, individual sovereignty, and reduced spending to encourage market innovation.
Locate Your Local Station
Your specific site is based on where you live. Utilize the search functionality to verify your arrival spot for the poll. Keep in mind that times for entry and exit are strictly regulated throughout every county in the state of Kentucky.
Example Precinct
123 Main St, Raleigh, NC
Site Timing
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Registering Voters
Make sure your opinion matters in the next set of Kentucky races. Check the following guide to sign up, refresh your current file, or check your official participation status via the web.
1
Verify Status and Eligibility
Check that you fulfill all age and residency criteria for Kentucky residents before you begin the formal online application process.
2
Hand in Documentation
Finish the digital sign-up via the state portal or send a physically signed document to the local board of elections for your specific county.
3
Check Active Enrollment
After filing, use the online tool to make sure your status is active and that your station is correct before the registration window closes.
Sample Documents
Primary Choice Paperwork
Get access to party-focused primary documents to see which individuals are competing for the spot in your specific voting area.
Mail-In Voting
Kentucky provides every resident the option to request a mail-in ballot. The sequence involves three major actions: applying for the document formally, filling it out in the presence of required witnesses, and mailing the completed form back so it arrives by the legal cutoff date for the current election cycle.
Voter Materials and Election Details
Important Dates
Open the 2024 Schedule
Candidate Profiles
Read through the Bios
Station Locators
Find Your Station
New Registration
Verify Current Status
Ballot Previews
Digital Ballot View
Absentee Forms
Order Absentee Paper
Voter Support
Official Handbooks