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2026 Primary Election Info

Ways to Vote & Important Dates

Mail-In Absentee Portal

Qualifying voters may receive a ballot by mail through an application process. The application portal opens on Saturday, April 4, 2026 and closes on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Log onto GoVote.ky.gov to see if you qualify.

Official Ballot Drop box

Mail-In Absentee Ballot Options

Any voter with a mail-in absentee ballot may either:

  • Mail their ballot using the envelope provided, or

  • Drop off their ballot at an Official Ballot Drop Box (locations and times below)


Official Ballot Drop Box Locations

📍 Sheriff’s/ Co. Clerk’s Branch Bldg. 

Located in Foyer

240 Caleb Conley Way
Georgetown 40324

Hours:

  • Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • Election Day: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.


📍 Scott County Courthouse

Located in Foyer

101 East Main Street
Georgetown, KY 40324

Hours:

  • Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ONLY

 

 

In-Person Absentee Voting EXCUSED

If a voter anticipates being absent during ‘early’ voting May 14-16, 2026 AND on Election Day, May 19, 2026, they may come into the Vote Center located in the Sheriff’s/Co. Clerk’s Branch Bldg. located at 240 Caleb Conley Way, Georgetown, KY 40324.

In-person absentee voting will take place between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm on May 6th, 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th, or 13th.

 

To see if you are eligible click here

In-Person Early Voting 'NO-EXCUSE'

State legislation allows for 3 days of early voting in the 2026 Primary Election.

Voters may visit the Scott County Sheriff’s/Co. Clerk’s Branch Bldg. @ 240 Caleb Conley Way OR Scott Co Public Library @ 104 S Bradford Lane Thursday, May 14th, Friday, May 15th and Saturday, May 16th, 2026 to cast their ballot early in the Primary Election.

The polls will be open during early voting from 8:30am – 4:30pm all 3 days.

Primary Election Day (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)

12 County-wide Voting locations will be open on Election Day Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 6am – 6pm.

Any eligible voter can cast their ballot at any of the voting locations listed here.

Important Upcoming Dates

Elections

Last Day to Register to Vote for the Primary

This is the last day to register to vote in the 2026 May Primary Election. Applications must be received by 4pm.

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2026 Election Dates

Register to vote or update your registration online at GoVote.ky.gov.