Voting in Kentucky
U.S. Senate and Governor
Statewide races every Kentucky voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.
U.S. Senate
- Andy Barr · Republican Party
- Charles Booker · Democratic Party
- Christopher Campbell · Kentucky Party
Governor
No race for Governor in Kentucky this year.
Source: Kenton County Clerk, Official Ballot General Election (sample), Nov. 3, 2026. Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Register by Monday, Oct. 5 (online by 4 p.m. local time, mail postmarked by Oct. 5, or in person by close of business).
Online registration is available.
Vote early in person
No-excuse early voting in person Oct. 29, 30 and 31. Excused in-person absentee voting Oct. 21, 22, 23, 26, 27 and 28 for voters with a qualifying reason.
Election Day
Polls open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time (Kentucky has Eastern and Central time zones).
Vote by mail
Who: Only voters with an approved reason (excuse required), such as age, disability, illness, or being out of the county during all voting periods.
Request by: Request through the online portal by 11:59 p.m. ET Tuesday, Oct. 20 (14 days before).
Return by: Must be received by the county clerk by 6 p.m. local time on Nov. 3.
ID to vote in person
Photo ID required (issued by the U.S., Kentucky, the military, a U.S. college, or a Kentucky local government). Voters without photo ID may sign an affidavit and show a non-photo ID such as a Social Security card.
From the Kentucky State Board of Elections and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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