Officials Recommend Early Voting: Here's How It Works

Darren Doyle, story:
With the November 5th General Election just over a week away, there are still various options for Edmonson County voters to cast their choice in a very notable 2024 contest.

Today and Monday, Oct. 28th will be the final two days of excused in-person voting. Voters were required to request a ballot by the official deadline of October 22nd and had to have an official excuse from the County Clerk's office in order to vote in-person on these two days, however, many are recommending the no-excuse, in-person voting options that expand the November 5th date.

This will give Edmonson County voters three additional days before Election Day to cast their votes, which is recommended by Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams.

"130,695 Kentucky voters requested an absentee ballot by last night's deadline," Adams posted to his X social media account on Thursday, October 24th. "As absentee ballots generally make up 2% - 4% of all ballots cast, this portends a massive overall turnout. For the love of God, vote early."

County Clerk Kevin Alexander also recommended early voting.

“We are strongly encouraging people to use the three days of no-excuse, in-person, early voting on October 31st, November 1st, and November 2nd “ Alexander added.  “Each of these days we will be open from 8:00 am to at least 4:00 pm, with Friday the 1st extended to 5:00 pm.”

The early voting will take place in-person at the County Clerk's Office in the Community Center.

In addition to the extra voting days, voters also have more voting location options on Election Day. Voters will obviously be able to vote in their normal polling location, but Edmonson County will now offer three other places to cast your in-person vote, including the Community Center, South Edmonson Elementary, and Kyrock Elementary.

You must provide a current photo ID to vote.

Click here for more information and the full 2024 ballot.