Voter Empowerment
Election Day is Today!
Today (Tuesday June 23rd) is Election Day!
If you have your ballot but haven't mailed it back yet, please send it as soon as possible. Sign and seal both envelopes (this is important - your vote will not count if the envelopes are missing signatures), read directions carefully, and get it postmarked June 23 at the latest. Postage on ballots is already paid. There also will be local drop boxes at limited locations if you'd prefer to drop off your ballot (your county clerk can tell you where).
Debbie Graner voted yesterday!
KFTC Leader Debbie Graner of Frankfort, voted for the first time yesterday after getting her right to vote back! Debbie fought hard to restore voting rights and because of her work and others, 152,000 people with felonies in their past can vote this election who could not vote last election.
People with felonies in their past who want to know if they got their right to vote back can visit CivilRightsResoration.ky.gov to check, then they can register normally.
If you have questions, call Dave Newton at 859-420-8919.
Everything you need to know about tomorrow's (June 23) Kentucky election
First, you don't actually have to wait until Election Day to vote! If you haven't already voted, polls are open today and you can beat the lines and vote now. Find your county's "in-person absentee" voting location here.
If you have your ballot but haven't mailed it back yet, please send it as soon as possible. Sign and seal both envelopes (this is important - your vote will not count if the envelopes are missing signatures), read directions carefully, and get it postmarked June 23 at the latest. Postage on ballots is already paid. There also will be local drop boxes at limited locations if you'd prefer to drop off your ballot (your county clerk can tell you where).
In-person voting options for the June 23 primary election
There are options for voting in person before or on Election Day (Tuesday, June 23) if you were unable to request a mail-in absentee ballot by the June 15 deadline.
Quick Links
In-person voting locations (on and before Election Day)
Check the status of your mail-in absentee ballot
First, if you were able to request a ballot, return it as soon as possible. Read the directions on your ballot carefully and follow all the instructions including signing both envelopes (this is important – your vote will not count if the envelopes are missing signatures). Mail it back (it is pre-addressed with postage paid) as soon as possible but it must be postmarked no later than June 23 and received by your county clerk by June 26. Or you can hand deliver it to the county clerk, usually to their courthouse office, no later than June 23.
If you requested but haven't yet received your ballot, or mailed it back in and want to make sure it's been received, you can check the status of your ballot here. This system is a little new and has a few problems, though. You have to enter your name exactly how it appears on your voter registration on the first page. If you get a "request does not exist" response at the end, go back to the beginning and type your name exactly how it appears on that last page. For Fayette County voters, your ballot request date will show accurately on here, but other dates won't show up. They're working on the system to improve it now.
There are additionally ways to vote in person in each county by appointment before Election Day or at a limited number of voting locations on Election Day (usually just one per county). Your local county clerk can give you more information about that. Allow for the possibility of long lines if you plan to voter in person on Election Day, and wear a mask.
You can use www.KentuckyElection.org to learn more about candidates and their stances.
June 2020 Primary Election Ballot graphic
Graphic illustration of process for requesting and voting by amil-in absentee ballot.
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