Register  To  Vote

 You must register before you can vote in any election. To be eligible to

vote in Kentucky's elections you must:

1 Be a citizen of theUnited States

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 outsideKentucky

7 Be registered 28 days prior to an election (call 502 574-6100 to check)

If you are already registered in the state ofKentucky but have changed

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 to810 Barrett Ave.

Louisville,KY 40204.

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 inLouisville at 502 574-6100 or call the State Board of Elections for other counties at 502 573-7100.  www.http://elect.ky.gov 

 

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.