07/02/2026
A class was given tonight for candidates running for election by Gabrielle Summe, our Kenton County clerk. So Glad I went, very good info, for those of us running for office & for voters in general. Below are some very good facts
IMPORTANT INFO, & THIS HAS REALLY BEEN CONFUSING
*FACT Since 2006, Kentucky ONLY uses paper ballots, but there are 2 ways to vote
* You can get a paper ballot & fill in the bubbles, then they scan it into the machine
*The Touchscreen (Express voting), (this is NOT a computer ballot) You use the touch screen to vote & then it prints out your ballot & picks & gets scanned into the machine as well (but quicker)
The touch screen is good for speed, ADA Compliant, has braille, audio, etc
*If you vote during the 3 no excuse days you can go to your precinct & vote either way, or you can go to any precinct in your county, but must use the Touch screen machine as it will pre print your precincts ballot
*If you vote straight ticket for either party (BOO!) sorry, but just know that does not put your selections for non partisan offices like city council etc… So make sure you read every box & turn the page over. Many times those races may be on the other side of the page
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
October 5th By 4pm Last day to register to vote
Sept 19 to Oct 20 Absentee ballot portal is open
Oct 21 to Oct 28 6 days open voting for excuses absentee ballots
Oct 29 to Oct 31 3 days no excuses needed early voting anywhere in County
Nov 3 Election Day anywhere in County 6am to 6pm
IMPORTANT WEBSITE
www.govote.ky.gov This is where you can register to vote, verify or update your registration easy peasy (If your kid is 17, but will be 18 by Nov 3rd, register them to vote as well)
HB 139 changes on voter ID’s
*They removed the following
Poll workers can no longer attest that they know you
Cannot use Social security cards
Cannot use credit cards or food stamp/snap cards
*What you can use
Drivers license/real ID
or state issued ID with photos on them (even if expired)
Military ID
College ID with photo
Passport
Costco card with photo & sign an affidavit or equivalent
*In the state of Ky, after 8 years of not voting you are notified, if you do not respond, after another 2 years you are removed, (which is a total of 10 years), however, you can go back and re register again
We as Americans are fortunate to have the privilege to vote and have our voices heard, every vote matters, trust me people have lost by 15 votes.
The 2026 General Election is November 3, 2026. The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 General Election is October 5, 2026 no later than 4:00 p.m. local time.