Here's what to know about Kentucky's primary election on Tuesday
Along with Georgia, Idaho and Oregon, Kentucky will also hold its primary election on Tuesday. In Kentucky's primary election, voters will cast ballots for presidential nominations and the U.S. House, the state House and the state Senate.
Here's what to know about voting in Kentucky's primary election.
Which races will be on the ballot?
Kentucky has closed presidential primaries, meaning voters can only vote for candidates from the specific party they are registered with. Along with the presidential primaries, voters will also cast ballots for the following races:
- Six U.S. House races
- Half of Kentucky's state Senate seats
- All Kentucky state House seats
- Multiple local races
What to bring to the polls
To cast a ballot in Kentucky, voters must present proof of identification at the polls. Acceptable forms of ID include the voter's name and photo and documents issued by the state, the U.S. government, the U.S. military, a university, or any city government.
Voters must also be at least 18 years old, U.S. citizens, have resided in Kentucky for at least 28 days before the election date, and have not had voting rights revoked due to a felony conviction.
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When do the polls close?
The polls will be open on Tuesday, May 21, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. The opening and closing times depend on the polling station's location, as Kentucky is divided into two time zones. Approximately two-thirds of the state, including Louisville, is in the Eastern time zone, while the western portion of the state, about 30%, is in the Central time zone.
What about absentee deadlines?
For those voting early by mail, the May 7 deadline for requesting a ballot has passed, but ballots that voters have already received must be turned in by 6 p.m. local time on May 21.