April 20 is deadline to register to vote in Kentucky’s May primary election

By: Lantern staff

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: April 13, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Kentuckians have a week to register to vote in the May 19 primary election.

The deadline to register is 4 p.m. local time Monday, April 20.

Highlighting the ballot is the race for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell who is retiring after 42 years in the Senate.

Kentuckians this year will also be choosing members of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Kentucky legislature and county and city …

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