Voting Rules in Kentucky

Source: www.sos.ky.gov · Last verified May 2026
Voter ID Requirement
Non-Strict Non-Photo ID

ID requested to vote; non-photo accepted. Voters without ID may sign a voter identification certificate.

Mail-In Ballot Eligibility
Excuse Required

Absentee voting requires an approved excuse (illness, disability, work, etc.).

Early Voting
Available

In-person early voting available the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday before Election Day.

Registration Deadline
21 Days Before Election Day

Voter registration must be completed by October 13, 2026. Online registration is available.

Same-Day Registration
No

Registration deadline is 21 days before Election Day.

Polling Hours
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Polls are open from 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Election Day. If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote.

Candidates on the Ballot

Sources: Ballotpedia · Official state election filings

Candidate data will be added as 2026 races are formally declared.

Check back as filing deadlines approach · www.sos.ky.gov

Upcoming Election Dates

May19
Primary Election Day
Republican and Democratic primaries · Determines nominees for the General Election
Upcoming
Oct13
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register for the November 2026 General Election · 21 days before Election Day
Upcoming
Nov3
General Election Day
Polls open 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote
Upcoming

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Register to Vote in Kentucky

Official Kentucky Voter Registration

Register online, by mail, or in person at your local election office. You must be a U.S. citizen, a Kentucky resident, and at least 18 years old by Election Day.

Register at vrsws.sos.ky.gov →
Deadline: 21 days before Election Day
Online: Yes — vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb
By Mail: Yes — received by deadline
In Person: Yes
Same-Day Reg: Not available
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required