Register To Vote
vote in
1 Be a citizen of the
2 Be a resident of the county for at
least twenty eight days prior to
the election date
3 Be at least 18 years old by the
date of the next general election but can vote in the primary when 17 as long as the person
will be 18 and eligible to vote in the general election
4 Not be a convicted felon, or if you
have been convicted of a felony,
your civil rights have been restored
5 Not have been judged "mentally
incompetent" in a court of law
6 Not claim the right to vote
anywhere outside
7 Be registered 28 days prior to an
election (call 502 574-6100 to check)
If you are already registered in the state of
your address or legal name, you must re-register.
HOW TO
REGISTER
Registering to vote can be accomplished by simply completing a
voter
registration application in one of the following ways:
1 Apply in person at the Jefferson County
Board of Elections, any
Jefferson County Clerk's office, the driver's license bureau,
any
military recruitment office, or other designated public
assistance
agencies.
2 For a postcard application by mail,
call the Jefferson County Board of
Elections at (502) 574-6100, and return your application to
The voter registration books are closed 28 days before and 7
days after
a regular election and 10 days before a special election.
VOTING
1 The primary election is held on the
4th Tuesday after the 4th
Monday in May.
2 The general election is held on the
1st Tuesday after the 1st
Monday in November.
POLLING
PLACE
Find your polling place and make sure
you are registered to vote by calling
The Board of Elections in
VOTER RIGHTS
& RESPONSIBILITIES & PROVISIONAL BALLOT & OATH OF VOTER AFFIDAVIT
http://elect.ky.gov/registrationinfo/rightsandresponsibility.htm
or call 502 573-7100
ATTORNEY
GENERAL ELECTION FRAUD HOTLINE:
1-800-328-8683
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
The deadline for receipt of the completed absentee ballot is 7
days before
the election. Prisoners may request
an application by mail or phone.