Kentucky

Nov 3, 2026 general election · U.S. Senate

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How to vote in Kentucky

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline
Registration deadline Oct 5 (online by 4 p.m. local time; mail postmarked by Oct 5). Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting
No-excuse early voting Oct 29–31; excused in-person absentee voting Oct 21–23 and Oct 26–28. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Absentee / mail voting
Mail-in absentee requests close Oct 20; ballots must be received by county clerks by 6 p.m. local time Nov 3. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID
In-person voters need a photo ID with name issued by the U.S., Kentucky, the military, or a qualifying school or local government. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Find your polling place / sample ballot
Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)

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All 120 Kentucky counties

Local and district races for every county, with sources.

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U.S. Senate (open seat)

Andy Barr (R) vs. Charles Booker (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for Kentucky's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

U.S. Senate

Local and district races: every Kentucky county. U.S. House races are not yet listed for Kentucky.

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