Can kentucky vote by mail

As of 2021, Kentucky does not have a universal vote-by-mail system in place. However, there are some circumstances under which voters in Kentucky can cast their ballots by mail:

1. Absentee voting: Kentucky allows voters to request an absentee ballot for various reasons, such as:
   • Being unable to vote in person due to illness, injury, or disability.
   • Being out of the county or state on Election Day.
   • Having a religious belief that prohibits voting on Election Day.
   • Being a member of the military, a spouse or dependent of a member of the military, or a voter living overseas.
   • Being a voter who is 65 years of age or older.

To request an absentee ballot, voters must submit a written application to their county clerk's office. The application must include the voter's name, address, date of birth, and the reason for requesting the absentee ballot.

2. Permanent absentee voting: Kentucky also allows voters to request a permanent absentee ballot, which allows them to automatically receive an absentee ballot for all future elections. To request a permanent absentee ballot, voters must submit a written application to their county clerk's office.

3. Vote-by-mail pilot program: In 2020, Kentucky launched a vote-by-mail pilot program in several counties, including Jefferson, Fayette, and Boone counties. The program allows voters in these counties to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the 2020 general election and future elections. However, this program is limited to these specific counties and is not a statewide initiative.

It's worth noting that Kentucky has a voter ID law, which requires voters to provide identification when casting their ballot, including when voting by mail.