How to Vote Absentee Ballot in Kentucky, y’all!

During this summer’s primary election, more than 32,000 Kentuckians saw their absentee ballots rejected. With many more voters expected to show up in November’s general election, there’s a chance that even more people could see their ballots go uncounted. To help avoid that happening, here’s Daniel Freed and Ky for Ky’s guide on “How to Vote Absentee in Kentucky.” Vote, y’all!

The basics are as follows:
- Voters can register through Oct. 5 at GoVoteKy.org.
- Registered voters who are concerned about COVID-19 can request an absentee ballot until October 9 at GoVoteKy.org.
- When you receive your absentee ballot, fill out your ballot using a pencil or a blue or black pen.
- Put the completed ballot in the yellow envelope. Sign it and seal it. But don’t remove the perforated flap.
- Put the yellow envelope in the white envelope. Sign it and seal it.
- When you sign both envelopes, don’t try out a fancy new signature. Sign your name the way you did when you registered to vote or when you got your driver’s license.
- Completed ballots must be postmarked or dropped off at secure locations provided by your county clerk by Election Day, Nov. 3, and received by Nov. 6. But do not wait until the last minute. Do it now!

Filmed and edited by Brandon Turner of Unsung Hero Media.