Voting assistance for Service members, their families and overseas citizens in
Kentucky
Use this site to vote absentee if you are
- a U.S. citizen.
- at least 18 years old.
- absent from your voting residence.
The absentee voting process applies to you if you are
- an active duty member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine absent from your voting residence.
- an eligible spouse or family member of an active duty member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine.
- a U.S. citizen residing outside the country.
STEP 1
Register and request your absentee ballot with the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).
STEP 2
Fill out and send in your ballot when it arrives.
Didn't receive your ballot?
Federal Election Deadlines
| Registration | Ballot Request | Ballot Return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Primary May 19, 2026 |
By Mail: Postmarked by April 20, 2026
By Email or Fax: Received by 4 PM, April 20, 2026
|
Received by* May 12, 2026
|
Received by 6 PM, May 19, 2026
|
| General Election November 3, 2026 |
By Mail: Postmarked by October 5, 2026
By Email or Fax: Received by 4 PM, October 5, 2026
|
Received by* October 27, 2026
|
Received by 6 PM, November 3, 2026
|
*Election materials must be received by close of business local time.
Please mail your voting materials early enough to account for mail delivery times. Check the recommended mailing dates section in Chapter 1 for details.
