How do I vote in Kentucky? Your guide to polling sites, mail-in deadlines, more

With Election Day coming up on Nov. 5, here's your guide for all things related to casting your vote in Kentucky. To see guides for other states, click here.

Do I need to register to vote?

Yes, in Kentucky you need to register to vote. Check your registration status here. 

How do I do that?

You can register to vote online, by mailing in a paper form from the State Board of Elections’ website or in-person at your county clerk’s office. 

What's the deadline?

The deadline to register to vote in the November 5 general elections is October 7. 

Where do I find out where my polling site is?

You can look up your polling location here. 

Can I vote by mail?

Find detailed eligibility information here. In-person absentee voting is also held on certain days in the two weeks leading up to Election Day. Check the dates and your eligibility here. 

What's the latest date I can turn in my ballot?

Mail-in absentee ballots must be received by the county clerk by 6 p.m. on Election Day. 

Is there a way I can track my ballot?

You can check on the status of your requested absentee ballot here. 

What if I need help getting to the polling site?

Voters with disabilities that make it difficult for them to make it to the polls in-person can vote a mail-in absentee ballot or can vote an electronic ballot on a computer that they can then mail in. Find more details here. 

Where do I find election results?

Paste BN will have presidential, congressional and statewide race results updating live here.

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