Election Day is Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

This year, 2023, is a big election year in Kentucky. All statewide officials will be on your ballot (including candidates for governor, secretary of state, attorney general, commissioner of agriculture, auditor of public accounts, and treasurer), along with a variety of local races.

There are more ways than ever to vote in Kentucky:

  • Vote by mail
  • Vote early in person
  • Vote in person on Election Day

CLICK TO VIEW 2023 CANDIDATE INFO

CLICK TO VIEW A SAMPLE BALLOT

Choose how you're going to vote, plan a time to vote, and know what you need. Scroll down and expand the menus at the bottom of this page to learn more and get ready to vote.

REGISTERING TO VOTE

Register to vote or review/update your registration information by Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

You must register to vote or update your information (i.e. name or address change) by Tuesday, October 10, so you can vote in the November election. 

CLICK TO REGISTER TO VOTE

VOTING IN PERSON

You can vote early in person or on Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2023. 

Vote early in person:

• October 25 – November 1 (excuse required)
• November 2 – November 4 (no excuse required)

Vote in person on Election Day:

  • Polls are open from 6AM to 6PM local time on Election Day
  • Anyone in line by 6PM can vote.

CLICK TO FIND YOUR POLLING LOCATION

VOTE BY MAIL / ABSENTEE BALLOT

  • You must request a mail in absentee ballot by Tuesday, October 24, 2023. 
  • Mail-in absentee ballots must be received by elections officials by 6PM on Election Day (November 7, 2023). We recommend filling out your ballot and sending it in on the same day you receive it.
  • Find a Ballot Dropbox Location
    You should return your ballot to a ballot drop box to guarantee it is received on time. You cannot take a mail-in ballot to a polling place.
  • Find a ballot drop box here. Click on the drop down menu and select your county. Look at the list of locations and find where you can return a mail-in ballot. See the photo to the right for drop down menu location on the polling locations website.
  • Track your mail-in ballot here.

CLICK TO REQUEST A MAIL-IN BALLOT

RECLAIM YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE

Roughly 175,000 Kentuckians with a past felony conviction are now eligible to vote! Click the link below to see you qualify.

CLICK TO RECLAIM YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE

ELECTION PROTECTION

Questions or problems with registering, requesting a ballot, or voting? Dial 866-687-8683 or click the link below.

CLICK TO CALL THE ELECTION PROTECTION HOTLINE 

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Prepare to Vote

2023 Statewide Office Candidates

STATEWIDE OFFICE CANDIDATES

Each name below is a link to each candidate’s campaign website, where you can view their bio, issues they support, and more.

Note: These links will take you to third-party websites. The ACLU of Kentucky is a non-partisan organization that does not endorse specific candidates. This list is for informational purposes only.

Governor

Secretary of State

Attorney General

Auditor of Public Accounts

State Treasurer 

Commissioner of Agriculture

Commonwealth’s Attorney

Circuit Judge “Family Court”

ID Requirements

ID REQUIREMENTS:

Voting in person will require one of several forms of identification unless you are known by a worker at your polling place.

Acceptable forms of ID include:

  • Any ID with your name and photo issued by the state or federal government, military, or college/university 
  • Any ID issued by your county with your name and photo
  • No ID is required if you are known by the precinct worker

Don't have a photo ID?

You can still vote! If you do not have a photo ID, you will be required to sign a form confirming your identity and will need to present one of these forms of ID:

  • social security card
  • any ID card with your name and photo
  • any food stamp ID card, electronic benefit transfer card, or SNAP card issued by Kentucky and showing your name
  • a credit or debit card with your name
  • any ID issued by a Kentucky county and approved by Kentucky's State Board of Elections

You can still vote if you don't have any of these forms of ID! You will be required to vote using a provisional ballot.

Do you have questions or have you encountered a problem? Call 866-OUR-VOTE (or dial 866-687-8683)

Know Your Rights/FAQ

VOTING IS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT

View a list of Kentucky voters' rights on the Secretary of State's website here. 

Is anyone offering rides to in-person polling locations?

Call your local county clerk to see if there are any transportation options in your community. Find their contact information here.

Can I take time off of work to vote?

You are entitled to up to 4 consecutive hours of time off from work. You must request the time off at least one day in advance. Your employer may specify the hours you can take. Your employer is not allowed to penalize you for taking time to vote, but is not required to pay you for the time you take. Voting by mail or early in-person may help you avoid scheduling issues.

What if I see a problem at a polling location?

If you believe you were denied the right to vote or witness any irregularities (i.e. eligible voters being turned away, inadequate number of voting machines, people campaigning for candidates at a polling place), please contact the following:

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