Kentucky Election Dates and Deadlines

Welcome to the Kentucky Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.

Here you can find out when Kentucky elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with Kentucky elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of Kentucky.

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Kentucky Federal and State Elections

Tue May 19, 2026 - Kentucky Congressional, State and Judicial Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Last Date to Change Party Affiliation by
Wed Dec 31, 2025
Postmarked by
Mon Apr 20, 2026
In-Person, Received by
Mon Apr 20, 2026 4:00PM
Online by
Mon Apr 20, 2026 4:00PM

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Online by
Tue May 5, 2026 11:59PM
Emergency Ballot Period
The application to request a ballot during this period due to a medical emergency must be notarized.

From Tue May 5, 2026 to Tue May 19, 2026

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Received by
Tue May 19, 2026 6:00PM

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
In-Person absentee voting without excuse

From Thu May 14, 2026 to Sat May 16, 2026
In-person Absentee Voting
In-Person absentee voting with excuse. No voting on Sat or Sun.

From Wed May 6, 2026 to Wed May 13, 2026

Kentucky Local Elections

There are currently no upcoming local elections identified for this state.

Kentucky Federal and State Elections

Tue May 19, 2026 - Kentucky Congressional, State and Judicial Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Received by
Tue May 12, 2026

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Received by
Tue May 12, 2026

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

Received by
Tue May 19, 2026 6:00PM

Kentucky Local Elections

There are currently no upcoming local elections identified for this state.

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