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What to Know Before Heading to the Polls

Whether you’re choosing to vote early or on Election Day, your vote counts. Download a sample ballot, find out where to vote, and understand your voting rights before heading to the polls.

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Sample Ballot

Download the Jessamine County sample ballot.

Voting Dates and Locations

In-person, no excuse early voting

Dates: Oct. 29-31 from 8 am-4 pm

Locations: Jessamine County Clerk’s Office in the Fiscal Court Room and Wilmore City Hall

Election Day

Nov. 3 from 6 am-6 pm.

You have the right to vote if you are in line by 6 pm.

Locations: Jessamine County voters can vote at any of the polling places below.

Bring a Photo ID

Kentucky voters are required to bring a valid photo ID to vote in person. It must include your photo and name and be issued by:

  • The United States or the Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • The United States Department of Defense, a branch of the uniformed services, the Merchant Marine, or the Kentucky National Guard
  • A public or private college, university, or postgraduate technical or professional school located within the United States
  • Any city government, county government, urban-county government, charter county government, consolidated local government, or unified local government, which is located within Kentucky

If you don’t have a valid photo ID, it may still be possible to vote if you meet certain qualifications and fill out a Voter Affirmation Form. Find out more on VoteRiders.org.

You Have Voting Rights

As a Kentucky voter, you have the right to:

  • Vote if you are a registered voter
  • Ask questions on election procedures
  • Vote in privacy and free from coercion or intimidation
  • Have non-discriminatory equal access to the elections system for all voters, including elderly, disabled, and minority, military, and overseas citizens
  • Vote if you are in line to vote by 6 pm, prevailing time on Election Day
  • And more…

You also have the right to cast a provisional ballot under certain circumstances, including if your name does not appear on the precinct roster.

View all Kentucky voter rights and responsibilities on the State Board of Elections Voter Rights webpage.

If You Believe Your Right to Vote Has Been Violated

If you believe that your right to vote has been violated, contact any of the following: