Voter Checklist

📅 Advance Preparation

• [ ] Register to Vote/Verify Your Status: Register to vote by Oct 5 and/or confirm your active status and details. Go to GoVote.KY.gov

• [ ] Select Your Voting Method: Do

  • In-Person Election Day: Election Day is Nov 3 6 am - 6 pm! Find your polling place

  • In Person Early Voting: October 29-31st, 2026 8:00 am–6:00 pm. Check early voting locations.

  • Excused In Person Early Voting: October 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, and 28th, 2026. Do you Qualify for Excused Voting?.

  • Excused Mail-In/Absentee Voting:‍ ‍Request an absentee ballot by 10/20/26 at 11:59pm (local time). Must be post marked or placed in ballot drop box by election day

• [ ] Request for Time Off Work if Necessary: Kentucky law requires employers to allow employees at least four hours of time off unpaid to vote on Election Day, if the employee requests it with advance notice.

• [ ] Make a Plan to get to the Polls: Select a polling place and determine how you will get to the polls. If necessary, Request a ride to the polls

• [ ] Confirm you have required PHOTO ID: Verify your PHOTO ID meets the State’s requirements. Some non-photo ids such as SNAP card, SSN card and known person are no longer allowed.

• [ ] Study Your Sample Ballot: Research candidate profiles and ballot measures early using OurPeopleOurVote

🗳️ Voting Day Success

• [ ] Verify Polling Hours: Double-check when doors open and close so you don't miss the window.

• [ ] Pack Your Required ID: Place your approved identity document directly into your wallet the night before.

• [ ] Map Out Your Transit: Plan your route, schedule your departure, and secure a ride if necessary.

• [ ] Know Your Rights: Your voter rights are outlined here. Remember that if you are in line before closing time, you retain the legal right to vote.

• [ ] Keep Assistance Numbers Handy: Kentucky Attorney General’s Election Fraud Hotline (800) 328-8683. Non-partisan Election Protection hotline 866-OUR-VOTE