The Madison County Clerk is responsible for conducting all Special, Primary, and General Elections within Madison County. In addition, the Clerk's Office maintains all voter registration information and is responsible for making sure all election laws set forth by Kentucky Revised Statues are upheld. See the links below for more information regarding elections and voter information.
Questions? Contact us.
Richmond Branch
(859) 624-4703, ext. 2
Important Election Dates to Remember
November 5, 2025
December 31, 2025 @ 11:59 PM
Last day to change your political party affiliation and remain eligible to vote in the 2026 primary election.
Update your registration in-person at the clerk's office or online at govote.ky.gov.
January 9, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
Candidate Filing Deadline
Candidates must file nomination papers to run for office. Those required to run in a primary must also file a statement of candidacy for the same office where nomination papers are filed.
April 4, 2026
April 20, 2026
Online mail-in absentee request portal to open (45 days before the election).
Last day to register to vote for the 2026 primary election:
-
Online: Must be received by 4:00 PM local time.
-
By mail: Must be postmarked by April 20 to be counted.
-
In person at the Clerk’s Office: Accepted by close of business on the deadline day.
May 5, 2026
May 6-8, 2026 &
May 11-13, 2026
Online mail-in absentee request portal to close (14 days before the election).
Excused, In-Person Absentee Voting: any qualified voter may make an application to cast an absentee ballot during normal business hours during the six (6) business days immediately preceding the Thursday of the no-excuse in-person absentee voting period.
Available:
-
Wednesday, May 6th
-
Thursday, May 7th
-
Friday, May 8th
-
Monday, May 11th
-
Tuesday, May 12th
-
Wednesday, May 13th
MUST HAVE ONE OF THE DESIGNATED REASONS TO
CAST A BALLOT DURING THIS PERIOD
May 14-16, 2026
No Excuse, Early Voting: to be conducted in the places designated by the county
board of elections and approved by the State Board of Elections.
8AM - 4PM
2026 Locations: TBA
May 19, 2026
Primary Election Day – 2026
-
Polling Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (local time)
-
Polling Locations: TBA
-
County Boards of Elections: In session all day; meet at the Clerk’s Office at 8:00 a.m. to count absentee ballots (results released after 6:00 p.m.).
-
Mail-in Absentee Ballots: Must be received by the Clerk before 6:00 p.m. on Election Day.