2026 Kentucky Voting Checklist + Deadlines

  1. Find out if you are registered to vote. Check your Kentucky voter status here.

  2. Register to vote in Kentucky if you need to by Monday, October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Update your existing registration if any of your information has changed.

  3. Make sure you have your ID/Voter ID with you. 

  4. The general election date is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Put this date on your calendar.

  5. You can also vote early through In-Person absentee voting without excuse from Thursday,  October 29, 2026 to Saturday, October 31, 2026 or In-Person absentee voting with excuse from Wednesday, October 21, 2026 to Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Put these dates on your calendar.

  6. Request a Kentucky absentee ballot if you want to vote-by-mail instead of in-person

    • Deadline: 

      • Tuesday, October 20, 2026 11:59PM

  7. Return your absentee ballot by:

    • Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 6:00PM

  8. Find out where your Kentucky polling place is. 

  9. Be sure to take note of any accessibility challenges you might face. Kentucky does NOT have curbside voting.

  10. If you need some instructions or want a demonstration of your district’s voting system or accessible equipment, contact your Supervisor of Elections in your county. 

  11. Check out what a sample ballot looks like. If you did not receive one in the mail, most Supervisors of Elections have them posted on their websites.

  12. Arrange any transportation help you might need. Do this in advance, not on the day you need a ride.

Remember: your voice and vote matters! Report any voting issues by calling or texting 1-866-687-8683 (English) or 888-839-8682 (Spanish)