As a Kentucky voter, you have the right to:

  • Vote if you are registered

  • Ask questions on election procedures

  • Review a sample ballot before voting

  • Vote in privacy and free from coercion or intimidation

  • Have non-discriminatory equal access to the elections system for all voters, including elderly, disabled, and minority, military and overseas citizens.

  • Vote if you are in line to vote by 6 p.m., prevailing time on election day

  • Occupy the voting booth up to two minutes if others are waiting in line

  • Have your ballot count if it is cast legally and timely

  • Vote in an accessible voting place

  • Receive assistance in voting if you are blind, have a physical disability, or have an inability to read English. (The person assisting you can be a someone you choose or the two precinct election judges, except that the voter’s employer, an agent of that employer, or an officer or agent of the voter’s union shall not assist a voter.)

  • Skip races if your ballot has multiple issues. You are not required to vote in every race. Blank sections on your ballot will not affect any of the other votes you have cast.

To be eligible to register to vote, a person must:

  • Be a resident of Kentucky not less than 28 days before the election

  • Be at least 18 years old by the date of the next General Election

  • Not be a convicted felon (or, if so, have had your civil rights restored)

  • Not have been judged mentally incompetent in a court of law

  • Not claim the right to vote anywhere outside Kentucky

Minors 17 years of age who will become 18 by the November general election are eligible to vote in the prior May primary election.

If you are uncertain whether you are registered to vote or unsure if you are registered to vote at your current address, please visit the Kentucky Voter Information Center.

As a Kentucky voter, you have the responsibility to:

  • Register to vote at least 29 days before the election

  • Respect the privacy and voting rights of others

  • Follow instructions concerning election procedures

  • Follow all federal and state voting laws

  • Review your ballot before casting it to ensure it is complete and correct

  • Treat election workers and other voters with courtesy and respect

  • Be informed about the candidates and issues on the ballot

  • Keep your voter registration and address records current

Identification

When you vote, you must show an ID.  Your ID must show your name and photo, and must be issued by one of the following:

  • United States or Commonwealth of Kentucky

  • United States Department of Defense, a branch of the uniformed services, the Merchant Marines, or Kentucky National Guard

  • Public or private college, university, or postgraduate technical or professional school located within the United States

  • Any government entity located within Kentucky

If you don’t have one of the above, you can still vote by signing a statement and presenting one of the following:

  • Your Social Security Card

  • Any ID issued by a county in Kentucky that’s been approved by the State Board of Elections (must show your name)

  • Any ID card with your photograph (must show your name)

  • Any food stamp ID card, electronic benefits transfer card, or supplemental nutrition assistance (SNAP) card issued by Kentucky (must show your name) or

  • A credit or debit card (must show your name)

If you need help getting ID, you can contact our allies at Vote Riders - 844-338-8743 or VoteRiders.org

How Do I Report Instances of Election Fraud or other problems?

If you believe that your right to vote has been violated, please contact one of the following:

  • 1-866-OUR-VOTE

  • Attorney General’s Election Fraud Hotline (800) 328-8683

  • Local County Clerk – see list

  • State Board of Elections (502) 573-7100

  • Precinct Election Officers