Voting is a fundamental right and responsibility. As your representative, I want to make sure every eligible Kentuckian knows how to participate in elections — federal, state, and local. To be eligible to vote in Kentucky, you must be:
- a U.S. citizen;
- at least 18 years old on Election Day;
- a resident of Kentucky;
- not currently serving a felony sentence (unless rights restored); and
- not adjudicated mentally incompetent.
How do I check my voter registration status?
Visit the Kentucky Voter Information Center here.
How do I register to vote?
The last day to register to vote in the May 19, 2026 primary election is April 20, 2026. If you do not register to vote by this date, you are ineligible to vote in this election. You can register online here, or by mailing a form to your county clerk’s office.
How do I apply by mail-in ballot?
To be eligible to vote by mail-in absentee ballot in Kentucky, you must have a qualifying excuse, such as being:
- 65 years of age or older;
- sick or disabled;
- a student residing outside the county;
- a member of the military or an overseas citizen; or
- temporarily residing outside of Kentucky but still eligible to vote.
You can request a mail-in absentee ballot through the Secretary of State’s online portal here.
When is early voting?
Kentucky offers limited days for early, in-person absentee voting, typically during the week before Election Day. Exact dates and locations can be verified at govote.ky.gov.
What identification is necessary for in-person voting?
If you possess one of the following forms of acceptable photo identification, you must present it when voting in person:
- Kentucky Driver’s License or State ID;
- United States Military Identification Card;
- United States Passport;
- Student ID from a Kentucky college, university, or technical school; or
- Other government-issued photo ID.
If you do not possess an acceptable form of photo identification, you may be eligible to sign an affidavit of Reasonable Impediment. More information on voter ID requirements can be found here.
Where can I vote in-person?
The Kentucky State Board of Elections has posted polling locations for all counties here.
Specific election information and localized polling locations for individual counties can be found below:
The Boone County Clerk has posted May 19th voting information here.
The Bracken County Clerk has posted election information here.
The Campbell County Clerk has posted the 2026 Primary voting guide here.
The Carroll County Clerk has posted election information here.
The Carter County Clerk has posted general election information here.
The Gallatin County Clerk has posted election information here.
The Grant County Clerk has posted election information here.
The Greenup County Clerk has posted election information here.
The Harrison County Clerk has posted election information here.
The Henry County Clerk has posted election information here.
The Kenton County Clerk has posted how-to-vote information here.
The Lewis County Clerk has posted election information here.
The Mason County Clerk has posted election information here.
The Nelson County Clerk has posted absentee voting information here.
The Oldham County Clerk has posted election information here.
The Owen County Clerk has posted election information here.
The Pendleton County Clerk polling locations can be found here.
The Robertson County Clerk has posted election information here.
The Shelby County Clerk has posted election information here.
The Spencer County Clerk polling locations can be found here.
The Trimble County Clerk has posted election information here.
Voters are generally free to vote at any polling location in their respective county during early voting, but should verify their assigned precinct for Election Day. Hours of operation for individual voting locations can be found at the links above.
What will be on my ballot?
Sample ballots are typically provided by your local County Clerk. You can find your clerk's specific election page or view general sample ballot information via the Kentucky Voter Portal here.
What are the poll hours on Election Day?
On Election Day, May 19, 2026, polling sites are open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.
Additional FAQs may be answered at elect.ky.gov, govote.ky.gov, or vote.gov
This information is provided as a nonpartisan public service. For specific questions about your ballot or situation, contact your county clerk’s office directly. Election rules can change — always verify with official state sources.
