Kentucky (KY)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may register at 17 if turning 18 by election day)

ID Requirements

To Register: KY driver's license or state ID number, or last 4 of SSN. If neither, leave blank; must show ID when first voting. Free state-issued voter ID available for those without other photo ID.

To Vote: Photo ID required (free voter ID available)

Registration Methods

• Online: Residents can submit a voter registration application electronically through the state's website, rather than by mail or in person.
• Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
• In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.

Early Voting ⓘ

A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.

Three days of early voting before election day.

Mail-In / Absentee Voting ⓘ

A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.

Absentee ballot available; excuse required.

Felony Voting Rules ⓘ

State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.

Rights not automatically restored. Must apply for restoration from the governor after completion of sentence.

Documentation Needed

• Valid photo ID or voter affirmation form

Sources

• Kentucky Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Kentucky