Early Voting Begins October 29
The General Election is November 3, 2026. Early voting begins October 29.
A Message from Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts
Every election is a decision about Kentucky's future. The leaders chosen this November will make decisions that shape our economy, our workforce, and the communities where we live and do business. When more Kentuckians take part, those decisions better reflect the people they affect.
Read the full letter from Ashli
Download a voter resource guide for your employees
How Employers Can Encourage Voting
Encourage your employees to vote by helping them overcome barriers. Here are some tips!
Educate Employees on Where to Vote
Offer Paid Time Off To Vote
Plan a "Register to Vote Day"
Schedule a Day with No Meetings on Election Day
Send Calendar Reminders
Take the Get Out the Vote Pledge
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A Message from Kentucky’s Secretary of State to Employers
Important Dates to Remember
September 19, 2026: Mail-in absentee request portal opened.
October 5, 2026: Last day to register to vote for the general election.
October 20, 2026: Last day to request mail-in absentee ballot.
October 21–23, 2026: Excused, In-person Absentee Voting Begins (to see if you are eligible click here)
October 26–28, 2026: Excused, In-person Absentee Voting Continues (to see if you are eligible click here)
October 29–31, 2026: In-person, No Excuse Absentee Voting (Hours vary by county).
November 3, 2026: General Election Day - Hours of Voting: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., local time. At 6 p.m., the Precinct Sheriff goes to the end of the line and stays there until everyone in front of them has voted. Anyone in line by 6 p.m. is given the opportunity to vote.
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Register to Vote
Before your employees can vote, they need to make sure they are registered. Registration for the 2026 general election ends on Monday, October 5. Before then, we encourage you to share the link to register to vote and the link to frequently asked questions on voter registration. Here are some shareable materials and emails we have created to help:
How to Vote
Kentucky has made a lot of progress in recent years to make the voting process easier. We encourage you to take the time to tell your employees the many different ways they can vote based on what works best for them. Here are some materials to help communicate the different dates for voting in-person and absentee deadlines, helpful links to find their polling station, and more.
Learn About the Candidates
Many individuals say they do not vote because they do not know enough about candidates to make an informed decision. Employers can help with that. Share the following information to help inform your employees on who is running for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, State Senate (even-numbered districts) and House of Representatives, and many local offices.
Find a list of candidates running
See the list of sample ballots by county