Election Center
2026 Election Schedule
PRE-ELECTION ACTIVITIES
April 20, 2026, at 4 PM – Last day to register to vote for the primary.
June 2, 2026, at 4 PM – Non-partisan candidate filing deadline.
October 5, 2026, at 4 PM – Last day to register or make changes for the General Election.
PRIMARY ELECTION
May 19, 2026, from 6 AM to 6 PM – PRIMARY ELECTION DAY.
GENERAL ELECTION
Important Voting Details
To register to vote by mail-in absentee ballot, please get in touch with the Secretary of State’s Office here, if you meet the requirements – https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/govoteky
The online mail-in absentee request portal is open 45 days before the election.
The online mail-in absentee request portal will close 14 days before the election at 11:59 PM.
Ballots for the elections may be returned by mail or to the secure drop box located outside the Perry County Courthouse during normal business hours of 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Ballots must be received in the clerk’s office by the election day at 6:00 PM.
In-Person Excuse Absentee – From 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, located at the Perry County Courthouse, 2nd floor.
In-Person No-Excuse Absentee – 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM on the first two days and 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM on the final day, located at the Perry County Courthouse, 2nd floor & at the Perry County Public Library. Also, on the final day of voting, Gospel Light Youth & Community Center will be open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Election Day – Polls are open from 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Notice to the Public: If you have made changes through the Driver’s License Department or the Food Stamp Office, Please Call the Perry County Clerk’s Office and Speak to Melissa or Monek with Voter Registration (606) 436-0049.
Election Information
Voter Registration
We perform a wide variety of duties related to the election process.
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Absentee Ballot Information
You may obtain a paper absentee ballot if you are unable to get to the polls on election day.
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