Are you Ready to Vote?
Updated 2/9/26This article is updated to include more options, with links, to register to vote in Kentucky and Indiana. It is also updated with important 2026 voter dates and deadlines like when to vote early, when to request absentee ballots and more.
State, Local, and Federal Elections are taking place in Kentucky and Indiana this year, are you set to vote?
Have you moved and need to update your address?
Do you miss election day because you have too much to do?
Do you know when the last day is to register to vote?
We’ve gathered information on how, why and where to update or register to vote, and information about opportunities other than Election Day to make your voice heard!
Kentucky Voter Registration
In Kentucky you must be registered to vote, or make changes to your registration 30 days before the election.
To register or update your registration you can:
You can use a current Kentucky drivers license to register or update your registration online. Visit the Kentucky Voter Information Portal
Print and mail in this voter reg form. Click here to view and download the Voter Registration form.
Go to your county clerk's office to register to vote in person. Click here for information on your county clerk's office.
Key Kentucky Primary Election Dates:
Registration Deadline
April 20, 2026 by 4:00pm- The last day for Kentuckians to register or update their registration for Primary Elections
Mail-in Absentee Ballot
May 5, 2026 by 11:59 PM- Online mail-in absentee request portal to close. Visit the online absentee request portal here.
May 19, 2026, 6:00PM– Mail-in absentee ballots must be received by the County Clerk before 6 p.m. local time.
In-Person, No Excuse Absentee Voting
Thursday May 14, 2026 - Saturday May, 16 2026- Visit this site to learn more.
In-Person, With Excuse Absentee Voting
Wednesday- Friday May 6-8, 2026, then Monday-Wednesday May 11-13, 2026- only for those with qualifying designated reason. Visit this site to learn more.
Election Day Voting
May 19, 2026 6AM-6PM- Kentucky Primary Election Day
Key Kentucky General Election Dates:
Registration Deadline
October 5, 2026 by 4:00pm- The last day for Kentuckians to register or update their registration for General Elections
Mail-in Absentee Ballot
October 10, 2026 by 11:59 PM- Request portal to close. Visit the online absentee request portal here.
November 3, 2026, 6:00PM– Mail-in absentee ballots must be received by the County Clerk before 6 p.m. local time.
In-Person, No Excuse Absentee Voting
Thursday October 29, 2026 - Saturday October 31, 2026- Visit this site to learn more.
In-Person, With Excuse Absentee Voting
Wednesday- Friday October 21-23, 2026, then Monday-Wednesday October 26-28, 2026- only for those with qualifying designated reason. Visit this site to learn more.
Election Day Voting
November 3, 2026 6AM-6PM- Kentucky General Election Day
More information on Voting in Kentucky can be found by clicking here.
Indiana Voter Registration
To register or update your voter registration in Indiana you can:
You can use a current Indiana drivers license to register or update your registration online.
Indiana voters can also print and mail in this voter reg form
Go to your county clerk's office to register to vote in person. Click here for information on your county election officials.
Key Indiana Primary Election Dates:
Registration Deadline
April 6, 2026- Voter registration deadline
Early Voting
April 7, 2026- Circuit court clerk or satellite offices are open for early voting during their regular hours.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 & Saturday, May 2, 2026 - Office of the circuit court clerk open to permit early voting on these two Saturdays.
Monday, May 4, 2026 11:59AM- early voting deadline.
Mail-in Absentee Ballot
Monday, May 4, 2026 11:59AM- absentee ballot applications received by circuit court clerk . Applications may be submitted in person or by mail, fax, email, or online at indianavoters.com.
April 23, 2026 11:59PM- circuit court clerk deadline to receive an absentee ballot application which can be submitted in person or by mail, fax, email, or online at indianavoters.com.
Election Day Voting
May 5, 2026 6AM-6PM- Primary Election Day
Key Indiana General Election Dates:
Registration Deadline
October 5, 2026- Voter registration deadline
Early Voting
October 6, 2026- Circuit court clerk or satellite offices are open for early voting during their regular hours.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 & Saturday, October 31, 2026 - Office of the circuit court clerk open to permit early voting on these two Saturdays.
November 2, 2026 11:59AM- early voting deadline.
Mail-in Absentee Ballot
October 22, 2026 11:59AM- absentee ballot applications received by circuit court clerk . Learn more at indianavoters.com.
November 2, 2026 11:59PM- circuit court clerk deadline to receive an absentee ballot, read more at indianavoters.com.
Election Day Voting
November 3, 2026 6AM-6PM- General Election Day
More information for Indiana voters can be found here.
Make sure you are prepared to have your voice heard on election day! Reach out to your Union Representative for work-related questions around voting in general elections.