Register  To  Vote

You must register before you can vote in any election. To be eligible to vote in Kentucky 's elections you must: 
1. Be a citizen of the United States 
2. Be a resident of the county for at least twenty eight days prior to 
the election date 
3. Be at least 18 years old by the date of the next general election but can vote in the primary when 17 as long as the person will be 18 and eligible to vote in the general election.
4. Not be a convicted felon, or if you have been convicted of a felony, your civil rights have been restored.
5. Not have been judged "mentally incompetent" in a court of law.
6. Not claim the right to vote anywhere outside Kentucky.
7. Be registered 28 days prior to an election (call 502 574-6100 to check). If you are already registered in the state of Kentucky but have changed your address or legal name, you must re-register.

HOW TO REGISTER
Registering to vote can be accomplished by simply completing a voter registration application in one of the following ways: 
1. Apply in person at the Jefferson County Board of Elections, any Jefferson County Clerk's office, the driver's license bureau, any 
military recruitment office, or other designated public assistance agencies. 
2. For a postcard application by mail, call the Jefferson County Board of 
Elections at (502) 574-6100, and return your application to 810 Barrett Ave. Louisville , KY 40204. 
The voter registration books are closed 28 days before and 7 days after a regular election and 10 days before a special election.

VOTING 
1 The primary election is held on the 4th Tuesday after the 4th Monday in May. 
2 The general election is held on the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November.

POLLING PLACE
Find your polling place and make sure you are registered to vote by calling The Board of Elections in Louisville at 502 574-6100 or call the State Board of Elections for other counties at 502 573-7100. www.http://elect.ky.gov 
 
VOTER RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES & PROVISIONAL BALLOT & OATH OF VOTER AFFIDAVIT 
http://elect.ky.gov/registrationinfo/rightsandresponsibility.htm or call (502) 573-7100.

ATTORNEY GENERAL ELECTION FRAUD HOTLINE:
1-800-328-8683

ABSENTEE BALLOTS
The deadline for receipt of the completed absentee ballot is 7 days before the election. Prisoners may request an application by mail or phone.

JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK OFFICE ELECTION CENTER
Links to all the web pages on the Jefferson County Clerk's web sites.