Early voting for Kentucky primary elections begins Thursday

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: May 13, 2026

Words: 233

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Kentucky voters can start voting early Thursday morning across the state.

Formally called “no-excuse in-person absentee voting,” registered voters have Thursday, Friday and Saturday to vote ahead of the primary Election Day, which is Tuesday. It differs from absentee voting, where voters can cast ballots in-person or by mail if they have an excuse recognized under state law.

Early voting polling locations and hours vary by county. To find local information, …

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