Kentucky 2026 General Election
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Voting dates and requirements
Election date: November 3, 2026Confirm the rules that apply to your location and voting method. Local hours and eligibility can differ.
Mail-in absentee ballot receipt
November 3 by 6 p.m. local timeVerified October 12, 2026
No-excuse early voting
October 29–31; county locations and hours varyVerified October 12, 2026
Excused in-person absentee voting
Eligible excused absentee voters
October 21–23; check eligibility and county hoursVerified October 12, 2026
Excused in-person absentee voting
Eligible excused absentee voters
October 26–28; check eligibility and county hoursVerified October 12, 2026
Election Day polling hours
6 a.m.–6 p.m. local timeVerified October 12, 2026
Polls close — Eastern Time
Eastern-time polling places
November 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM Eastern Standard TimeVerified October 12, 2026
Polls close — Central Time
Central-time polling places
November 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM Central Standard TimeVerified October 12, 2026
Source record verified October 12, 2026.
U.S. Senate
U.S. House (6 seats)
State Legislature (119 seats)
State legislative races will be listed as filing deadlines pass and candidate information becomes available from official sources.
7 federal/gubernatorial races and 119 state legislative seats on this ballot. Candidate information is added as filings are confirmed by official sources.
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State Election Office
140 Walnut Street, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601