How to Vote in Kentucky

Flag of Kentucky
“United We Stand, Divided We Fall”
Capital: Frankfort Nickname: The Bluegrass State Admitted: 1792 (15th state) Electoral Votes: 8
State Bird: Northern Cardinal State Flower: Goldenrod
Registration Deadline 29 days before Election Day
Voter ID Required Photo ID requested
Early Voting Yes
Absentee / Mail-In Excuse required
Polling Hours 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Electoral Votes 8

Voter Registration in Kentucky

The voter registration deadline in Kentucky is 29 days before Election Day.

Kentucky offers online voter registration.

Kentucky does not have automatic voter registration.

In Kentucky, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 17.

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Voter ID Requirements in Kentucky

Kentucky requires Photo ID requested identification to vote.

Early Voting in Kentucky

Yes — Kentucky offers early voting.

3 days of in-person early voting before Election Day (Thursday, Friday, Saturday before Election Day)

Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Kentucky

Absentee and mail-in voting in Kentucky: Excuse required.

Must provide a valid reason such as military service, illness, disability, or absence from county

Polling Hours in Kentucky

Polls in Kentucky are open 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Voting Rights & Restoration in Kentucky

Felony voting rights in Kentucky: Varies by offense.

After You Vote in Kentucky

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the Kentucky Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
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