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November marks a decisive month for the political future of the country, but the deadline to register for your voice to be heard is a month before.
Here’s what you need to know about registering to vote in Kentucky:
When is the deadline to register to vote in Kentucky?
The deadline to register for the November 2024 election is Oct. 7.
When is the 2024 general election?
The 2024 presidential election is on Nov. 5.
How to register to vote in Kentucky
There are several requirements people must meet to register to vote in Kentucky elections, here are the qualifications listed by the State Board of Elections:
Be a U.S. citizen and a Kentucky resident for a minimum of 28 days before Election Day.Be 18 years old by Election Day. 17-year-olds can register if they will be of legal voting age by Election Day.To not be a convicted felon, although their right to vote can be rectified with an expungement, executive pardon or executive order.”Not have been judged mentally incompetent in a court of law and have voting rights removed.”The person cannot claim the right to vote outside of the state.
People can register to vote through govote.ky.gov, by completing and mailing a Voter Registration Application to the County Clerk’s Office or by going in person to a County Clerk’s Office to submit an application.
How to vote in Kentucky
Kentucky offers various ways for voters to cast their ballots. Here’s a general breakdown:
Vote early in-person
“Vote in-person, usually during a two to three week period before Election Day,” according to Rock the Vote.
There are several ways to qualify for excused early in-person voting, including:
Being a Kentucky resident who will not be homeBeing on military dutyIf the person or their partner will have surgery on Election Day
Early voting registration cannot be done on the same day the person is voting. Any voter who wishes to participate must register before the general registration deadline.
Request a mail-in/absentee ballot
People can request a mail-in or absentee ballot through the State Board of Elections. According to website, the portal will open on Sept. 21 until Oct. 22.
Return your completed ballot
Ballots can be returned in person or at a drop box at your designated polling location. For people mailing the absentee ballot or dropping off ballots, they must be received by 6 p.m. on Election Day.
Voting in-person on Election Day
People can look up their polling location through the State Board of Elections website. Kentucky does not participate in same-day registering, so be sure to do so before the deadline to ensure you can cast a ballot.
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