How to register to vote in Kentucky

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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General information Check voter registration status Register online Change registration

Deadlines for May 19 primary election

Online Register by Monday, April 20 at 4 p.m. local time
By mail Postmarked by Monday, April 20
In person Register by Monday, April 20

Deadlines for Nov. 3 general election

Online Register by Monday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. local time
By mail Postmarked by Monday, Oct. 5
In person Register by Monday, Oct. 5

Last updated July 14, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.