Voting

Q: Who may register to vote?
A: You may register to vote if you are:

• A native born or naturalized U.S. citizen who is 18 years old by the general election
• A resident of the state and county at least 28 days before election
• A convicted felon whose civil rights have been legally restored
• Any citizen who has not been judged "mentally incompetent" in a court of law
• Any citizen who does not claim the right to vote outside Kentucky

Q: How do I register to vote?
A: Call the County Clerk's Office (502)-484-2213 to request that a registration card be mailed to you or stop by and complete a card when you visit:

• Driver's License Bureau
• Military recruitment offices
• Designated public assistance agencies

Q: When do I need to change my party affiliation?
A: December 31st is the deadline each year for changing your political party affiliation to be eligible to vote in your party's primary election the following year.

Q: When do I need to register to vote?
A: The registration deadline is 28 days before each election. The Primary Election is held the first Tuesday after the third Monday in May; the General Election is held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

Q: If I move, will my polling location change?
A: Possibly, make sure you change your address with the County Clerk's Office so you can vote in your correct polling location on Election Day.

Q: Where is my polling location?
A: To find out where your voting location will be located call the County Clerk's Office at (502)-484-2213. Avoid the last minute rush on Election Day. Find your polling location today.

Q: What are the reasons why a person may be able to vote absentee by mail?
A: Kentucky laws mailing an absentee ballot for these reasons:

• Person is unable to go to the polling place to vote due to age, disability, or illness on Election Day.
• A student, who temporarily resides outside the county in which he/she is registered voter.
• Voter, who are temporarily resides outside the state of Kentucky, but who are still eligible to vote in this state.
• Person incarcerated in jail that has been charged with a crime but has yet to be convicted of the crime.
• Person whose employment location requires him/her to be absent from the county all hours and all days absentee voting by machine is conducted.
• Military personnel confined to a military base on Election Day.
• Residents of Kentucky and their dependents who are members of the Armed Forces are eligible to vote.
• Kentucky citizens who are residing overseas are eligible to vote in this state.

Q: What time do the polls open and close on Election Day?
A: The polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Q: If a person registers as an independent or with no party preference, can that person vote for anyone they want to in the primary election.
A: No. Kentucky has a closed primary system. The independently voter may only vote for non-partisan driven races or issues in the primary election.