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Voting in the Commonwealth: A Guide to the 2020 General Elections in Kentucky: Voter Registration, Eligibility, and Deadlines

Voter Registration, Eligibility, and Deadlines

The deadline to register to vote in Kentucky is October 5, 2020 by 4:00 p.m. EST.  You can register online in a few easy steps by clicking the following link: Kentucky Online Voter Registration

You are eligible to vote in Kentucky if you meet the following requirements: 

  • Be a U.S. citizen and a Kentucky resident for at least 28 days before the election
  • Be at least 18 years old by the next General Election
  • Not be a convicted felon, or else have had your civil rights restored
  • Not have been adjudged mentally incompetent and had voting rights removed
  • Not claim the right to vote outside Kentucky

If you don't meet these requirements, learn how to register in your home state here: Register to Vote in Other States

If you're not sure if you're registered, you can confirm your Registration Status here: Check Your Voter Registration Status