No excuse, in-person early voting begins Thursday in Kentucky
Officials say Kentucky voters face 24 races, a constitutional amendment and three ballot questions, and urge them to review sample ballots to save time.
- On Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, registered voters across Kentucky began casting ballots as 'no-excuse' early voting opened ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, with voting continuing through Saturday, Oct. 31.
- Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb encouraged voters to review sample ballots before arriving at polling locations to reduce wait times. 'Reviewing your sample ballot before you head to the polls will save you and everyone time in line,' Lamb said.
- Voters will encounter a lengthy ballot featuring federal, state, and local races alongside a state constitutional amendment restricting gubernatorial pardon power and three city charter amendments requiring additional review time.
- Secretary of State Michael Adams, R-Kentucky, requires voters to present valid photo identification to participate. Residents can access sample ballots and polling locations through the state's GoVoteKY portal before arriving.
- With Election Day scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3, election officials advise planning ahead to manage wait times. Jefferson County offers drive-through voting at the Kentucky Expo Center to assist voters with mobility issues.
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Kentuckians across the Commonwealth can begin casting their ballots early Thursday ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. No-excuse early voting runs Thursday, Oct. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 31, at designated early voting locations in each county. In Warren County, voters can cast their ballots at any of five early voting locations, open from 8...
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