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VOTING IN KENTUCKY

Voter Eligibility - Who Can Vote?​

Under federal law, if you move within 30 days of a presidential election, you are allowed to vote for President and Vice President in your former state of residence, either in person or by absentee ballot.
  • Minimum Age To Vote: Must be at least 18 years old or will be 18 by the date of the next general election.
  • Minimum Age To Register To Vote: You must be 18 on or before the next general election to register.

To register to vote in the State of Kentucky, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

  • You are a United States citizen;
  • Must be a resident of Kentucky not less than 28 days before the election.
  • Not be a convicted felon (or, if so, have civil rights restored)
  • Not have been judged mentally incompetent in a court of law and have voting rights removed.
  • Not claim the right to vote anywhere outside Kentucky.
  • Minors 17 years of age who will become 18 by the November general election are eligible to vote in the prior May primary election only.

Ways To Register To Vote​

By Mail​

Print out the form, fill out the voter registration card by hand, sign it, and mail to the State Board of Elections. The completed application must be postmarked 29 days before Election Day.

In Person​

A voter registration card can be obtained and completed at your county clerk's office. In person registration deadline is 29 days before Election Day.

Online​

You can use the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Online Voter Registration to: Register to vote in Kentucky or Update your current registration record.

How Do I Know I'm Registered?​

  • Consider yourself registered when- and only when- you receive an acknowledgment from your county clerk.
  • Never assume you are registered to vote until you have received this acknowledgment.
  • Contact your county clerk if you do not receive notification within 2-3 weeks or, if it is close to the registration deadline, to check the status of your registration.
  • https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/vic/

Military and Overseas Citizens​

Voter Identification​

  • Voter Identification Law Enacted? YES

Kentucky Voters - A valid ID to vote, is a document issued by:​

  • The United States or the Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • SThe United States Department of Defense, a branch of the uniformed services, the Merchant Marines, or the Kentucky National Guard
  • A public or private college, university, or postgraduate technical or professional school located within the United State
  • Any city government, county government, urban-county government, charter county government, consolidated local government, or unified local government, which is located within this state, if the document contains both the name and photograph of the induvidual.

Kentucky Voters - WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE OR CAN’T GET A PHOTO ID?​

  • SB 2 provides a free state-issued ID card for individuals who are at least 18 and do not have a valid driver’s license. In addition, voters who cannot obtain a photo ID can sign a “Reasonable Impediment Declaration”
  • To obtain a free state-issued photo ID card, visit your local Circuit Clerk’s office or one of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s regional offices. For a new ID, you must apply in-person and you’re encouraged to make an appointment.

Kentucky has a Non-strict voter identification​

  • All voters must produce identification at the polling place. SB 2 went into effect July 15, 2020, and is now Kentucky state law. A photo ID to vote will be required in the November 2020 General Election and all elections going forward. While non-photo ID (or personal acquaintance with the poll worker) previously was required to vote, the ID presented will now need to include a photo of the voter to be valid as defined in KRS 117.375(12), as amended.

Voter Information Lookup​

  • Voter Information Lookup Tool​

  • Use this tool to:​

    • Check Your Voter Registration Status
    • Check Your Polling Place Location
    • View Your Sample Ballot
    • Check The Status Of Your Absentee Ballot
    • And more