VOTER GUIDE: Where to vote in Kentucky's general election, everything you need to know
Kentuckians are casting their ballots in the state's general election. Here's what you need to know.
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Kentuckians across the Commonwealth are heading to the polling booths to cast their ballots.
This year's General Election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
There are a few major races to watch on this year's ballot including who will be Kentucky's next governor and who will replace the commonwealth's attorney general.
Looking for our 2023 Indiana Election Guide? Click here.
Important Dates When is Election Day?
This year, in-person voting on Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Polling locations will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Remember: if you are in line by 6 p.m., you are still eligible to vote, so stay in line until your ballot has been cast.
The last day to register to vote in the general election was Oct. 10.
In-person, no excuse absentee voting begins Nov. 2 through Nov. 4.
See below for a list of polling locations in Louisville. These locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In-person absentee voting: Poll locations in Louisville 2023
If you are located outside of Jefferson County, click here to find a polling location near you.
Election Day Info Find your polling location
One of the most important things to know ahead of Election Day is where you'll be voting.
Not everyone's polling location will be the same. Click here to find out where to vote on Election Day.
Also, don't forget, before you head to the polls make sure you bring a valid form of identification with you.
If you're looking to make sure you're registered to vote, click here. The final day to register to vote in this upcoming general election was Oct. 10.
Need help getting to the polls? TARC is once again offering free rides, click here for more information.
Military and overseas voting
The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act creates special provisions for absent uniformed services and overseas citizens to vote by mail in primary, general and special elections for federal offices.
To obtain a ballot you must already be registered to vote.
Voters can then request an absentee ballot by filling out a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA must be returned to the voter's County Clerk's office no later than seven days prior to an election.
Meet the Candidates Keys races on the ballot
Several state offices are up for election this year, including Kentucky's governor and attorney general seats.
Here are some of the key races you'll find on this year's ballot.
Kentucky Governor
Beshear is the incumbent governor of Kentucky and is seeking his second term in office.
He has led the commonwealth through the COVID-19 pandemic and two devastating natural disasters.
Beshear's administration also touts record economic growth over the past four years.
He previously served as the state's attorney general.
Click here to read about Beshear's economic budget proposal, safety plan, and his education plan.
Cameron is Kentucky's current attorney general.
He has been a strong supporter of banning abortions in Kentucky and has fought tirelessly to keep the ban enacted.
Cameron has criticized his opponent for vetoing bills that targeted transgender Kentuckians.
He has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
Click here to read about Cameron's safety plan and his education plan.
Attorney General
Colonel Pam Stevenson currently serves in the state House of Representations and represents District 43. She previously served as a J.A.G. attorney in the U.S. Air Force.
She has 39 years of legal experience.
Coleman served as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky following his appointment by former President Donald Trump in 2017.
He has 20 years of experience.
Secretary of State
Wheatley has served in the state House of Representatives twice. Prior to his career in politics, he worked in Covington, Kentucky as a firefighter for 20 years.
Adams is the incumbent secretary of state. He first took the role in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Louisville Metro Council
District 3 (includes most of Shively, Cane Run Road and Algonquin Parkway.)
- Shameka Parrish-Wright (D)
- Gibran Crook (I)
District 6 (includes Old Louisville, Park Hill, Shelby Park and Algonquin neighborhoods.)
- Phillip Baker (D)
- Judy Martin Stallard (R)
District 8 (includes most of the Highlands, down Bardstown Road to Goldsmith Lane.)
- Ben Reno-Weber (D)
- Phil Haming (R)
Other important races
State Treasurer
- Michael Bowman (D)
- Mark Metcalf (R)
State Auditor
- Kimberley "Kim" Reeder (D)
- Allison Ball (R)
State Commissioner of Agriculture
- Sierra Enlow (D)
- Jonathan Shell (R)
Circuit Judge Family Court
- Emily Craddock
- Claudette Patton
- Laura Russell
- Allison Spencer Russell
- Jessica Stone
- Mason Trenaman Sr.
Special vote in Louisville Dry precinct vote
This Election Day, voters in Clifton Heights voting precinct N163 will have one extra decision to make on their ballot before leaving the polls.
Residents there will need decide if they want prohibit the sale of alcohol in their precinct, effectively making the area a dry or wet precinct.
The vote could have a huge impact on Virtue Bar and Lounge, one of the only bars in the precinct. If voters choose to go dry, the bar's owners said they could lose 40% of their sales.
A simple majority is required, meaning whichever option receives 51% of the vote becomes law.
The Jefferson County Clerk's office said a minimum of 32 signatures from registered voters were required to initiate the ballot vote. State law allows citizens to initiate these dry/wet votes without the support of elected officials.
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