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Kentucky early voting guide: What you need to know before going to the polls

If you don't want to wait until Election Day to cast your ballot, you can start voting as early as Tuesday, Oct. 13 in Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky is getting ready to open polls around the state as early voting begins on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

If you’re planning on voting in-person, here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls.

VOTER'S TOOLKIT FOR ELECTION 2020

Who can vote early?

Anyone who is registered to vote can vote early for the 2020 General Election. If you don’t want to vote by mail or go to the polls on Nov. 3, you can vote early.

What do I need to bring?

You must bring a valid form of identification to vote in Kentucky. For the November election, a photo ID is required. The most common form of a valid photo ID is a driver’s license, but a military of college ID may also be accepted. Learn more about acceptable forms of identification here.

When can I vote?

Early voting in Kentucky starts on Oct. 13 and ends on Nov. 2. Polls will be open Monday through Friday and on three Saturdays: Oct. 17, Oct. 24 and Oct. 31, unless otherwise noted. Each location may operate at different times – check with your location before you head to the polls.

Where do I vote?

You can find your polling location on the Secretary of State’s website. Several Kentucky counties are listed below. Unless otherwise indicated, you can vote at any voting center in your county.

A map of the locations below can be found at the bottom of this article or at this link.

Adair County

Adair County Annex
424 Public Square, Ste. 3
Columbia, KY 42728

M-F: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m. to noon

Breckenridge County

Courthouse (Basement)
208 S. Main St.
Hardinsburg, KY 40143

M-F: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m. to noon

Bullitt County

Paroquet Springs Conference Center
395 Paroquet Springs Dr.
Shepherdsville, KY 40165

M-F: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Carroll County

Carroll County Clerk's Office
440 Main Street
Carrollton, KY 41008

M, Tu, Th, F: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
W: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m. to noon

Grayson County

Grayson County Courthouse
10 Public Square
Leitchfield, KY 42754

M-F: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sat: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Hardin County

Hardin County Clerk Office
150 N. Provident Way, Suite 103
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

M-F: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sat: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Henry County

Henry County Clerk's Office
27 S. Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050

M-F: 8 a.m. to noon; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m. to noon

Jefferson County

Kentucky Exposition Center, Fairgrounds North Wing
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY 40209

KFC Yum! Center - Foyer
Main & 2nd Streets
Louisville, KY 40202

Kentucky Center for African American Heritage
1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40203

Louisville Marriott East, Commonwealth Ballroom
1903 Embassy Square Blvd.\
Louisville, KY 40299

M-Sat: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

LaRue County

Larue County Courthouse
209 W. High Street
Hodgenville, KY 42748

M-F: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m. to noon

Meade County

Meade County Board of Election Building
516 Hillcrest Drive, Suite 10
Brandenburg, KY 40108

M-F: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m. to noon

Nelson County

Nelson County Library
201 Cathedral Manor
Bardstown, KY 40004

M, Tu, W, Fr: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Th: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m. to noon

Oldham County

Oct. 13-Nov. 2

Oldham County Clerk's Office
100 W. Jefferson Street
LaGrange, KY 40031

M, W, F: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tu: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Th: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat (Oct. 31 only): 8 a.m. to noon

Oct. 13-17

Sojourn Church North
12001 W Hwy 42
Goshen, KY 40026

Tu: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
W & F: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Th: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m. to noon

Oct. 19-24

South Oldham Government Center
6710 W Hwy 146
Crestwood, KY 40014

M, Th, F: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tu: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
W: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m. to noon

Oldham County Clerk's Office
100 W. Jefferson Street
LaGrange, KY 40031

M, W, F: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tu: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Th: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat (Oct. 31 only): 8 a.m. to noon

Shelby County

Stratton Community Center
215 Washington St.
Shelbyville, KY 40065

M-F: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Spencer County

Old Vocational Building
80 E. Main St
Taylorsville, KY 40071

M-F: 8 a.m. to noon; 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m. to noon

Taylor County

Taylor County Fire Department
1563 Greensburg Rd.
Campbellsville, KY 42718

M-F: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m. to noon

Trimble County

Trimble County Courthouse
30 HWY 42 E
Bedford, KY 40006

M, Tu, Th, F: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
W: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Sat: 8 a.m. to noon

Washington County

Washington County Clerk's Office
117 N Cross Main Street
Springfield, KY 40069

M-F: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m. to noon

    

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