The deadline to register for the November election is Monday, October 7th – find out how here

By McKenna Horsley
Kentucky lantern

Kentucky’s deadline to register to vote before the November general election is Monday, October 7.

Voters in the Bluegrass State will consider a ballot that includes the presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, congressional elections, a series of general elections, two constitutional amendments and more.

Some regional and local elections include a Supreme Court race in Central Kentucky and a Court of Appeals race in Western Kentucky.

Registration can be done online, by mail, or by returning voter registration cards to your county clerk’s office. Registration closes on Monday at 4:00 p.m. local time.

The general election will take place on Tuesday, November 5th.

Excused in-person voting will take place October 23-25 ​​and October 28-30. No-excuse in-person voting will take place from October 31st to November 31st. 2.

The online application portal for absentee ballots in Kentucky is open until Tuesday, October 22nd.

According to the State Board of Elections, the requirements for voter registration in Kentucky are:

• Be a U.S. citizen and resident of Kentucky at least 28 days before the election.

• Non-US citizens and US nationals are not eligible.

• Be at least 18 years old at the time of the general election.

• Cannot be a convicted felon. For some, the right to vote can be restored with an expulsion, pardon or order.

• The person may not be declared mentally incompetent in court or have their voting rights revoked.

• Cannot claim the right to vote outside of Kentucky.

To complete a new or updated voter registration, request an absentee ballot, or for more information about voting in Kentucky, visit govote.ky.gov.