It’s Primary Election Day in Kentucky, meaning voters will cast a ballot for offices ranging U.S. Senate to Congress, judge executive to mayor, and other local races.
The primary will determine each party’s nominees for the general election in November. But in Northern Kentucky – where many of the political offices have been Republican held for decades – a lot of the races will be determined in the primary.
Kentucky has closed primaries, meaning voters can only cast a ballot if they’re registered as a Republican or Democrat.
Here’s what you need to know to vote early in each county:
What time do Kentucky polls open? What time do Kentucky polls close?
Polls are open throughout Kentucky from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. on May 19. Anyone in line by 6 p.m. will still be able to cast a ballot.
Find your polling location by entering your information at the Secretary of State’s Voter Information Center.
What ID do I need to bring to the polls?
Kentucky requires voters to have proof of identification to cast a ballot.
That includes one of the following:
Other photo IDs could be accepted if they meet criteria listed on the Kentucky Secretary of State website.
People without a valid photo ID can still cast a ballot in the election. But there are additional documents required. Find more information about that here.
What’s on the ballot?
Each county has different local issues on the ballot. You can find your sample ballot at the links below:
Two races will be on everyone’s ballot in Northern Kentucky:
U.S. House: One of the most-watched congressional races in the country is between U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie and Trump-backed Republican challenger Ed Gallrein. You can read more about our coverage of the race here. Whoever wins the primary will go on to face the winner of the Democratic primary in November. Melissa Strange and Jesse Russell Brewer are running in that race. You can
U.S. Senate: With longtime U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell leaving office, the race for Kentucky’s U.S. Senate seat has been heated, too, for Republicans and Democrats. It’s a crowded race with more than a dozen candidates, so we won’t list them all. But you can
What if I have problems at the polls?
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has set up an Election Law Violations Hotline. You can report issues by submitting the form online.
Have a news tip? Comment? You can reach Northern Kentucky reporter Jolene Almendarez at jolenea@usatodayco.com or follow her on social media. Keep up with Northern Kentucky news at NKY.com or by downloading our NKY news app.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: What time do Kentucky polls open and close on Primary Election Day?
Reporting by Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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